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clinical-negligence
Settlement reached after misdiagnosis of brain tumour leads to patient’s death
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Lauren Hall, a Partner in our Clinical Negligence Team at Hay & Kilner, has acted on behalf of the Estate of a patient who passed away following misdiagnosis and negligent treatment of his brain tumour.
clinical-negligence
Case Report: Settlement following negligent ankle surgery
4 minute read
Read about how Hay & Kilner's clinical negligence experts secured a six figure settlment for a client who suffered as a result of negliegent ankle surgery.
corporate
Hay & Kilner advises North East sports betting brand AceOdds in €42m deal
4 minute read
Advice from Hay & Kilner has helped the owners of an innovative North East sports betting brand complete its multi-million pound sale to a Danish digital sports media group.
charities
New guidance on when trustees should accept, refuse, or return a charitable donation
4 minute read
New Charity Commission guidance confirms that trustees should generally accept donations, but sets out clear circumstances where donations must or should be refused or returned, emphasising careful decision-making, proper record-keeping and compliance with trustees’ legal duties.
clinical-negligence
Claimant awarded six-figure settlement for delayed cancer diagnosis
4 minute read
Find out more about Hay & Kilner's clinical negligence services, with our client claimant awarded a six-figure settlement for a delayed cancer diagnosis.
professional-negligence
Negligence verdict secured by Hay & Kilner against asset protection firm over care home fees
4 minute read
Tom Whitfield, Partner in the Commercial Litigation Team at Hay & Kilner, has successfully proved negligence against defendants Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation Limited in a case involving a family home and payment of care home fees.
corporate
Hay & Kilner shortlisted in Law firm of the Year category at 2023 Insider North East Dealmaker Awards
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Hay & Kilner's Corporate Team has capped off an impressive 12 months by being shortlisted for a prestigious regional award.
commercial-litigation-dispute-resolution
Tom steps up to lead Hay & Kilner’s Dispute Resolution Team
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Tom Whitfield has been promoted to lead Hay & Kilner's Dispute Resolution Team, which works to resolve clients’ disputes at the earliest possible point, manage risks to their reputations and safeguard their ongoing commercial relationships.
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