The Legal 500 has published its United Kingdom 2026 edition of the best law firms. We are proud to share that Reeds Solicitors remain a Top Tier UK law firm. We’ve made even more improvements this past year, reinforcing our status as one of the best law firms in the country. What is the Legal […]
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It was widely reported this month that several train companies have unlawfully prosecuted individuals by misusing the Single Justice Procedure and up to 75,000 convictions for fare evasion offences have now been quashed. This is shocking news and could have enormous consequences for the train companies involved, especially given that bills could, in theory, run […]
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Leading national law firm Reeds Solicitors LLP has launched a service for Court of Protection in Swindon. Sadé Asker, Solicitor and Law Society Accredited Legal Representative, will be leading the expansion into the Swindon Branch, whilst also maintaining her Cardiff practice. Sadé will join the successful criminal and family departments in Swindon at 10 Commercial […]
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Recent changes to legislation mean that if you are suspected of committing a criminal offence, you are more likely to be released on pre-charge bail than released under investigation (“RUI”). The changes came into force in November 2022 under Schedule 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. We understand that many people […]
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Being arrested for a domestic abuse allegation often comes at a time of high emotion and confusion. Cases involving allegations of violent offences, particularly within a domestic context, are often dealt with quickly and can escalate before you have had an opportunity to properly respond. You may have had no idea the police had been […]
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Obtaining a licence for a firearm or shotgun is not a simple process at the best of times. Most will anticipate that the Firearms Licensing process will be long and arduous and that they will be asked a multitude of questions about their background to determine whether they are suitable to be a licence holder […]
According to the NSPCC’s February 2025 analysis of newly released Home Office data, police in England and Wales recorded more than 120,000 child sexual abuse image offences between 2020 and 2023. The number of recorded offences rose from 25,281 in 2020/21 to 38,685 in 2023/24 – an increase of over 50% in just three years. […]
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(A Higher Education Institution Perspective) In April 2022, Lady Margaret Hall College in Oxford agreed to pay damages to a student who reported being raped by another student. The matter was referred to the police, but the alleged perpetrator was not charged. The damages were awarded by the college after the complainant alleged negligence and […]
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Firearms, like anything else, are collectables, and valuable ones at that. George Washington’s two saddle pistols went for around $1 million each when they were last auctioned in 2002. Antique firearms are often inherited or may be purchased as part of a historic artefact collection. You may initially think that such relics would be beyond […]
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A Reading family solicitor has been named as a finalist in the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards (LALY Awards). Saifalee Doolooa-Collins, Solicitor and Team Leader in the family department at Reeds Solicitors, is one of three named finalists for the Family Legal Aid award. Saifalee launched the firm’s family law team in Reading […]
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Jordan Trengove was a typical 18-year-old enjoying a night out with friends on 9 March 2019. He had no idea at the time that his life was about to change forever, thanks to being falsely accused of rape. The false accusations were made against him by Eleanor Williams, who was found guilty of perverting the […]
Reeds Solicitors achieves outstanding result in drug exportation case after Newton Hearing success. In June 2019, the police seized two holdalls containing drugs at a stables. One holdall contained 10kg of MDMA. The other contained 5.5kg ketamine, 2kg benzocaine and 48.5g MDMA. Following this seizure, the police arrested a suspect who was linked to […]
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The Guardian today [20/04/2023] reported on the increasing numbers of complaints made by university students to the Higher Education watchdog, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator. This increase in complaints is reflected in the number of clients approaching us for help to assist them. Usually they need advice and assistance with navigating higher education disciplinary […]
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You may have been contacted by a police officer, inviting you to a voluntary police interview in Berkshire. This could be at Loddon Valley, Reading, Newbury, Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell, or Pangbourne police stations. This can be very worrying, especially if you have not been in this situation before. It is crucial to note that you […]
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Reeds Solicitors are delighted to announce that our Court of Protection team have been shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s Care Awards 2023. Shortly before Christmas the Tomorrow’s Care Awards 2023 Guide was distributed to more than 40,000 readers. A public vote is now open. The top ten products and services will appear in the April issue […]
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If you are falsely accused of abusing a child either physically or sexually, what you do at the very start of the process can have a decisive impact on how the case develops. Due to safeguarding pressures, any suggestion of abuse is often escalated quickly and, once reported, the process can take on a momentum […]
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Leading national law firm Reeds Solicitors LLP has opened the doors to a new Bridgend office in Wales following the huge success of its busy Cardiff office The new Bridgend office in South Wales, is led by criminal solicitor Christopher Lacey, Team Leader of Reeds’ Cardiff Magistrate Court team. Lacey is joined by duty solicitor […]
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Many people assume that once a police investigation has begun, the only option is to wait and see whether charges are brought. In reality, important decisions about whether a case proceeds are made long before any hearing takes place. In many situations, early legal intervention can influence whether a prosecution is brought at all. This […]
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The revocation of a Firearms Certificate can cause frustration. Those facing the situation for the first time it is important to know that an appeal can be made within 21 days of the date stated on the letter of notification from the Chief Officer of Police. The Chief Officer of Police retains the power to […]
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In June 2021, The Hon Sir John Saunders published volume one of the ‘Report of the Public Inquiry Into the Attack on the Manchester Arena on 22nd May 2017’*. This initial report focuses on the findings of the inquiry into the security at the Manchester Arena. Announcing his publication of the report, Hon Sir John […]
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You may have been contacted by a police officer, inviting you to a voluntary police interview at Abingdon, Banbury, St Aldates, Cowley Road, Bicester, Kidlington or Witney police stations. This can be extremely stressful and worrying, especially if you have not been in this situation before. Crucially, you have the right to appoint a solicitor […]
Leading national law firm, Reeds Solicitors LLP (Reeds), has secured a position in the latest list of The Times Best Law Firms. Published 3rd November 2022, The Times Best Law Firms is in its fifth year running. Compiled by The Times newspaper and the independent market-research company Statista, the list identifies the leading 250 law […]
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