Insights

1 Jun 2026

Can a mother or father stop the other parent from seeing their Child?

Disputes about a child spending time with a parent are among the most distressing issues faced by separated parents. A common question is whether one parent can lawfully stop the other parent from seeing their child simply because they do not want contact to take place.

28 May 2026

The Future of the Employment Market

For decades, success in the legal profession followed a relatively predictable formula. Long hours. Constant availability. Rigid hierarchy. Sacrifice first, life later. The assumption was simple: the more time you spent at work, the more committed, valuable, and successful you were. But something fundamental is changing. Across the professional services market — and particularly within the legal sector — talented professionals are increasingly questioning whether the traditional model is still fit for purpose.

27 May 2026

Service out of the Jurisdiction: Gateways, Permission and Getting the Foundations Right

Cross-border probate, trust and insolvency disputes often become procedurally unstable long before the parties get anywhere near the merits of the dispute. The problem is usually not that the law is any more obscure in cross-border matters but that lawyers can move too quickly to mechanical points such as how to serve, where to serve, or whether a document came to the defendant’s attention, without first asking the more fundamental questions:

26 May 2026

Can I Get Full Custody of My Child?

This is one of the most common questions that clients ask. In England and Wales, the answer is a bit more nuanced than people often expect. The law does not actually use the term “custody” anymore, and the outcome you are hoping for is not automatic, even where there are serious disputes.

21 May 2026

Cross-Border Estates Explained: What Happens When an Estate Spans More Than One Country?

Estate administration is often expected to follow a single legal process. In reality, many estates now extend beyond one jurisdiction. Where assets, residence, or family connections involve more than one country, multiple legal systems may apply. This introduces additional complexity that requires careful coordination.

13 May 2026

What compensation can I claim for a cycling accident brain injury? Case study: £70,000 settlement

IMD Solicitors acted for a cyclist who regularly travelled by bike and suffered a serious brain injury, as well as other bone and joint injuries, after being hit by a car coming out of a side road at a junction. The case shows some of the common issues in cycling accident claims, including a driver’s duty to take care at junctions, claims that the cyclist “came out of nowhere”, and the importance of collecting evidence early and arranging rehabilitation as soon as possible after a head injury.

Can chronic pain after a workplace hand injury increase compensation? Workplace Hand Injury Compensation of £250.000

5 May 2026

Can chronic pain after a workplace injury increase compensation? Hand Injury Compensation of £250.000

IMD Solicitors acted for a factory worker who suffered a serious hand injury at work while operating a machine used to make cardboard boxes and packaging. At first, the injury appeared to be a crush injury with cuts to his left hand. However, it later developed into long-term chronic pain, which had a serious effect on his daily life and ability to work.

23 Apr 2026

Balancing Work and Life: A Realistic Perspective for Parents and Beyond

At IMD Solicitors, we have a diverse team with a wide range of life experiences and responsibilities. This article reflects that mix of perspectives. It is not about comparing or ranking challenges, but about recognising that different people face different pressures, none of which are more or less important than the other.

21 Apr 2026

Between Two Countries: Inside a Child Abduction Case – Part III. Can we appeal? Ongoing challenges

This is the third part of a series of articles following ongoing international proceedings concerning enforcement, Hague Convention applications, and the ever-complex issue of contact arrangements.

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