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In August 2023, Andrew’s life changed in an instant. He had climbed a scaffold tower to reach the space above a suspended ceiling, something he had done countless times before in the course of his work. What happened next is something he cannot remember. We know he fell from the tower, crashing onto the concrete floor, and the scaffold came down on top of him. The colleague working alongside him witnessed the aftermath, but Andrew himself has no memory of the moment that alte

Behind the headlines and reports, the Nottingham maternity scandal is really about families. The mothers, fathers, and babies whose lives were changed forever. Hundreds of parents have come forward to share stories of births that should have been safe but weren’t. Babies who should be here today. Mothers who endured trauma that no one listened to. Families who begged for help and were ignored. Their voices are the reason this investigation exists at all. They pushed, they fou

We are incredibly proud to share that Vickki Ridgway has been awarded Highly Commended in the “Legal Specialist of the Year” category at the Leicestershire Law Society Awards 2026. This recognition highlights not only exceptional legal expertise, but also a deep commitment to client care, innovation, and the wider legal community. A Recognition of Excellence The Leicestershire Law Society Awards celebrate outstanding professionals who demonstrate excellence in their field. Be

Brief Overview We were instructed to assist a client involved in a long‑running dispute with a family member over a jointly owned residential property. The relationship between the co‑owners had broken down, communication had become strained and attempts to agree a sale or buy‑out had repeatedly failed. Our role was to take control of the situation, protect our client’s position, and secure a practical and fair resolution. Background The property was a jointly owned flat held

Brief Overview Our client was involved in a high‑speed head‑on road traffic collision caused by another driver, travelling on the wrong side of the road. He sustained multiple serious orthopaedic, spinal, nasal and psychological injuries. We provided litigation support throughout the claim, assisting with evidence management, expert coordination, liability analysis and settlement strategy. The matter concluded successfully by way of a negotiated settlement exceeding £300,000.

Every podcast has an origin story. Some begin with a marketing plan, others with a brand strategy, and a few with a simple spark. A conversation that makes you think, “People need to hear this.” Lawfully Yours was born from that spark. It began with honest discussions about the legal world, the people in it, and the stories that rarely get told. Conversations about the realities of practice, the pressures behind the scenes, the unexpected paths into law, and the human momen

When I created Ridgway Fahey Legal Services (RFLS), it wasn’t simply a career move. It was the natural next step in a journey shaped by years of hands‑on litigation experience, professional growth, and a desire to work in a way that genuinely aligns with my values. RFLS reflects everything I’ve learned as a Chartered Legal Executive Litigator, a consultant, and a professional committed to clarity, integrity and client‑centred support. But RFLS is also something very specific