Shalish is an experienced dispute resolution solicitor who joined the firm in 2002 ago upon qualifying as a solicitor and provides a proactive approach whilst retaining the personal touch to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. He acts on behalf of both private individuals and commercial clients. He can assist and advise at any stage of a dispute including mediation through to court action and injunctions. Shalish is a keen sportsman, regularly playing cricket and five-a-side football and also watching live sport. He enjoys city breaks and takes great pleasure in sampling different cuisines from around the world. Shalish is fluent in Gujarati and will happily represent those for whom Guajarati is the first language, in English. He is also happy to offer his services as a translator to our clients as necessary. What clients say about Shalish: “We feel the service was perfect and found our solicitor, Shalish Mehta, very professional and helpful in all aspects”

Cardiff City takes legal action against insurance broker for £10 million over death of Emiliano Sala

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cardiff City are seeking damages of more than £10 million in a High Court action against insurance broker Miller Insurance LLP over the death of the striker, Emiliano Sala following a plane crash as he travelled to take up his new role with the club.   Cardiff City say the brokers failed to say players would…

Grandmother who lost her limbs after getting sepsis from a paper loses compensation claim

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A grandmother who lost her limbs after getting sepsis from a paper cut has lost her claim for compensation at Scotland’s highest civil court, the Inner House at the Court of Session. Marguerite Henderson sued her GPs at the Benarty Medical alleging that they didn’t do enough in February 2018 to stop her falling seriously…

‘Wifelets’ may have claim to Marquess of Bath’s £23m fortune – against his will

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amanda Doyle, a mistress of Alexander Thynn the 7th Marquess of Bath and referred to as a “wifelet” by the Marquess is pursuing a High Court case pursuant to The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 for reasonable provision from the estate of the late Marquess. The estate is valued at £23 million.…

Ryanair agrees to pay compensation for passengers affected by pilot strikes in 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ryanair is offering compensation to passengers who were affected by the 2018 pilots’ strike after it and the UK Civil Aviation Authority came to a settlement. Ryanair attempted to argue that the pilots’ strike was legally defined as an ‘extraordinary circumstance’ and was therefore not liable for compensating stranded passengers. An extraordinary circumstance is when a service by…

Christmas Jumper Day 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a Christmas Jumper/Silly Santa Day on Thursday 8th December. Money raised will be donated to Roundthorn Salvation Army, which will contribute towards the cost of providing Christmas lunch to the vulnerable on Christmas day. Can guess who is in the christmas tree?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Paddington Bear at centre of legal dispute over royalty payments

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Michael Clutterbuck, the son of the producer behind the Paddington Bear TV show is involved in a legal battle with the author Michael Bond’s former business, Paddington and Company Ltd. over potentially royalties. Pursuant to a  ‘gentleman’s agreement’ in the 1970s, Mr Bond would give TV producer Graham Clutterbuck 10 per cent of all future worldwide…

Landlord possesions claims increased 160% from April to June 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to figures published by the Ministry of Justice for the period April to June 2022 landlord possession claims have increased 160% from 6,997 to 18,201. There has been a significant increase in section 21 evictions, the so-called “no fault” possession claim compared to figures taken in 2019. This could be influenced by previous government proposals to…

Making Child Care Arrangements for the Festive Period

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Christmas and New Year should be joyous and a happy time, however, unfortunately for divorced and separated parents it can be an extremely difficult time. The question of where and how their children will spend their time with each parent can cause tension and overshadow the enjoyment of this time of year. Here at Wrigley…

Christmas Knitting for Charity

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lousie Davies, will be knitting some christmas gifts for charity. As these are handmade so the colours may vary slightly. If you have any specific colours you want me to incorporate or you are placing a bulk order and want them all matching shades then please let me know when ordering. For all orders received…

The use of language in divorce cases

The use of language in family cases

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Family Solutions is a group of professionals from different disciplines who assembled in 2020 with the aim of improving the experience of those who are separating. They say that the use of language is crucial to shift mindsets away from “adversity and battles”, towards safety, wellbeing, and child welfare. They have proposed five principles of…