James Kerswill
Paralegal in the Residential Conveyancing Team
James joined us as a paralegal within the Residential Conveyancing team in March 2021 after graduating from the University of Birmingham with a qualifying law degree. The opportunity to join a busy team and gain on-the-job experience suited his career goals and he is looking towards further formal training with Nash & Co Solicitors in the near future.
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At Nash & Co Solicitors, we understand the unique risks of military service and deeply respect those who serve. When standards of care and safety aren’t met, resulting in serious injury, you have the right to seek compensation. Military injury claims are about more than finances — they provide access to support, rehabilitation, and the resources you need to recover. We’re here to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible, letting you focus on healing while we handle the details.
When it comes to funding long-term care, Deferred Payment Agreements (DPAs) can be a practical solution for many families. These agreements, available through local authorities, allow individuals to defer their care home fees by securing them against their property, usually the family home. While DPAs can be helpful, they come with complexities that families need to understand before making a commitment. Here, Hilary Cragg, Solicitor and Partner at Nash & Co Solicitors, shares expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls with DPAs and provides guidance to help families make informed decisions.
When planning for long-term care, many families face difficult financial decisions. Two of the most common options are Deferred Payment Agreements (DPAs) and private funding, each offering distinct benefits and challenges. Choosing the right approach depends on your family’s financial situation, long-term goals, and comfort with the risks involved.
Although there have been whispers of changes to inheritance tax for quite some time in today’s budget these whispers became a reality as Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now outlined several changes to inheritance tax as part of a wider push to raise revenue.
There is often a lot of confusion around what happens to the family home when a couple separates.
Often, it is assumed that what applies to a married couple will also apply to an unmarried couple, but this is not the case.
The Employment Rights Bill (2024), according to the government, promises major changes to the UK's employment laws, designed to enhance worker protections while also increasing transparency and fairness in the workplace.
Timely and effective medical care in Accident & Emergency departments is critical, particularly when it comes to making a significant difference in patient outcomes. However, due to the high-pressure environment and the increasing challenges experienced by the NHS, negligence can occur, leading to serious consequences for patients.
As a parent, seeing your child suffer due to medical negligence in A&E can be very distressing. If your child has been affected by negligent care in hospital, you may have the right to make a claim on their behalf.
Losing a loved one to cancer is a truly awful experience. It can be made even more difficult in the event that there was a delay in diagnosis or treatment that contributed to their death. In such cases, you may have the right to make a legal claim on their behalf.
Unfortunately, delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment is becoming increasingly common and can significantly impact a patient's health and prognosis. There are several common factors that, in some cases, can contribute towards these delays.
Cancer is a complex disease that requires both a timely diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, delays in diagnosing or treating cancer are not uncommon and can have significant consequences for patients.
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can have a significant impact on the amount that your beneficiaries receive from your estate. Understanding how it works and implementing strategies to minimise its impact can help ensure that your loved ones benefit as much as possible from your estate.