Wedlake Bell News

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    • Oct 6, 2026

    Wedlake Bell advises the shareholders of Katalyst Diagnostics on the sale of Katalyst to Cruinn Diagnostics

    Katalyst Diagnostics is a UK-based point-of-care diagnostics business specialising in premium and innovative diagnostic solutions for healthcare organizations and clinical professionals, providing access to advanced point-of-care technologies in areas including haematology, clinical chemistry and antipsychotic drug monitoring. Katalyst Diagnostics supports

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    • Oct 5, 2026

    Wedlake Bell strengthens Immigration offering with appointment of Tim Hayes

    Tim, who joins the firm from Broadfield, where he led the firm’s Immigration Team, brings significant immigration expertise, having previously served as a Presenting Officer with the Home Office, where he represented the UK government in immigration, asylum, deportation and

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    • Oct 2, 2026

    Employment Partner Adam Grant comments in City AM and Law360 on extension of employment tribunal claim time limits

    In both articles, Adam highlighted the practical implications of extending the limitation period for most employment tribunal claims from three months to six months. He noted that the change is likely to result in more claims being issued, with workplace

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    • Oct 1, 2026

    Wedlake Bell secures new rankings and promotions in Legal 500 UK 2027

    Highlights from this year’s results include a new Tier 3 ranking for Agriculture and Estates, an improved Tier 3 ranking for Senior Executives, new sector rankings in Hospitality and Leisure and Charities and Not-for-Profit, and a number of individual promotions

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    • News
    • Sep 30, 2026

    Head of Art & Luxury and Associate Barrister Quoted in Antiques Trade Gazette on Ivory Act Exemptions

    The article explores new information obtained through a Freedom of Information request, which suggests that the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is maintaining a robust approach when assessing applications for ivory exemption certificates. Tim and Matthew, who have advised

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    • Sep 28, 2026

    Alex Davies quoted in eprivateclient, Solicitors Journal and Today’s Family Lawyer on latest ONS divorce statistics

    The figures show that divorce numbers have remained broadly stable in recent years, while the average length of marriages ending in divorce has increased. Commenting on the findings, Alex highlighted that wider changes in family life are of greater significance

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