Paul Hampson, CEL Solicitors’ CEO, joined former client “Helen” for a BBC Scotland interview on David Wilson’s Crime Files. The segment featured on episode 2 of the “Scams and Scandals” series, entitled Romance Scams. It examined the widespread nature of catfish scams, the astronomical level of money lost to fraudsters, and the devastating effect theseRead more
NXT45’s Mike Bates, Jonny Grayshon, and Joe Gaunt hosted an all-day health and well-being session for CEL Solicitors’ male colleagues. What is NXT45? Founded by Mike Bates, a former covert counter-terrorism operations leader; Jonny Grayshon, a professional strength and conditioning coach; and Joe Gaunt, a Health Psychologist and Doctoral Researcher, NXT45 aims to challengeRead more
Most people who take out life or critical illness insurance do so for practical reasons, without ever expecting to have to make a claim. At the time of taking out the policy they answer questions in good faith, not imagining they’ll be scrutinised later. When the worst happens, those making a claim, are incredibly vulnerable.Read more
Black History Month offers us a meaningful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of Black people to our society. This year’s theme, ‘Saluting our Sisters’, honours the Black women who have left a permanent mark on history, paving the way for progress and empowerment for Black people in the UK and beyond. In thisRead more
Critical illness insurance promises financial protection during a health crisis. This can help you and your family maintain your lifestyle by giving you a financial safety net as you navigate a serious illness or debilitating medical condition. If a critical illness claim is rejected or only partially paid out it can compound an already distressingRead more
October 23rd saw the launch of Be Scam Safe, a collaboration between the BBC, Stop Scams UK and a host of major UK organisations ranging from high-street banks to tech giants like Google and Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) and telecom firms like BT and Three. The purpose of the initiative is simple:Read more
Fraud paralegal and team leader, Elle writes about her experience taking part in the Liverpool Legal Walk for a second year running. Our CSR Committee arranged for team CEL Solicitors to proudly take part in the Liverpool Legal Walk 2023. This annual charity walk, organised to raise funds for the Access to Justice Foundation,Read more
For a recent female empowerment session, menopause advocate, Cheryl O’Malley discussed her difficult journey and how she took ownership of her life. Menopause Awareness Menopause Awareness Day is held each year on the 18th October to raise awareness, break stigma, and provide support to those going through the menopause. Despite the fact that halfRead more
World Mental Health Day offers an opportunity for organisations to share their initiatives to promote mental wellbeing and advocate for accessible mental health support. At CEL Solicitors, we use this day as an opportunity to hold a space where staff can have courageous conversations about their struggles. Our mental health first aider, Kourtney Blaize, hostedRead more
A version of this article was published by Birmingham Live. Just the thought of Japanese knotweed is enough to send shivers down the spines of homeowners. The dreaded plant can cause severe damage to properties, expensive legal troubles if it spreads to neighbouring lands, and costly removal fees if allowed to develop. A Freedom of InformationRead more
