What Are Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations?

When someone’s mental health becomes relevant to a legal case, the court can’t rely on opinions or assumptions. It needs professional evidence. That’s where a court-ordered mental health evaluation comes in. These assessments help judges and solicitors understand a person’s mental state and how it affects their decisions, behaviour or ability to take part in […]

Who Does a Mental Capacity Assessment for the Court of Protection?

A mental capacity assessment exists to confirm that or to show that a person genuinely cannot make a particular decision, even with support.

How Do I Choose the Right Court of Protection Solicitors for My Situation?

When someone close to you loses the ability to make certain decisions for themselves, life changes quickly

Obtaining Capacity Evidence & the Court of Protection

The key principle of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) is the presumption of capacity, which is one’s ability to make a decision. In certain circumstances, although someone may be deemed to lack capacity in specific domains, the parties involved may seek to obtain further capacity evidence. This evidence can be obtained by way […]

Capacity surrounding issues around contraception.

In the case of A Local Authority v Mrs A and Mr A[2010] EWHC 1549 (Fam), Mr Justice Bodey rejected the LA’s submission that capacity to decide on contraception includes awareness of what is actually involved in caring for, and committing to a child. It was held that this set the bar too high and […]

Court of Protection Proceedings – Participation of P

An individual who is alleged to lack the mental capacity to make decisions in respect of their health, welfare and/or the deprivation of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (“MCA”), is referred to as a ‘Protected Party’, though more commonly in Court of Protection proceedings, ‘P’.   Supporting P’s participation in Court of […]

Capacity & Court of Protection

Mental capacity is the ability to make a decision (Code of Practice para 4.1), and is time and decision/ issue specific. A fundamental aspect for Court of Protection to have jurisdiction, is that the person must be deemed to lack capacity to make the relevant decision. There are five key principles that form the basis […]

The Court of Protection – A Brief Overview

What is the Court of Protection? The Court of Protection (COP) is a court in England and Wales that can make certain decisions on behalf of those who are deemed to lack capacity to make those decisions for themselves. It can also determine whether someone has or lacks the capacity to make a decision if […]

On your marks, get set GO!!

On Saturday 22nd June 2024 at 10:00am, we will be taking part in another team sports activity to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. During this event, our team will be rowing 6km in a Kata Kanu at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre. The team consists of professionals with no rowing experience so it is […]

And The Winner Is?

We are very proud of being awarded the ‘Small Firm of the Year’ by the Leicestershire Law Society at the prestigious 2024 annual awards ceremony.

The Alzheimer’s Society Charity Wolf Run Results

We are very proud of the runners this weekend who completed the muddy Wolf Run course. The team started off very clean of course, however it was not to last. Thanks to the teams efforts we have now raised £2,095.00 for the wonderful Alzheimer’s Society Charity. The next event which is due to occur on […]

Small Firm of the Year 2024

We are very proud to announce that we are up for small firm of the year in the Leicestershire Law Society Awards. The awards are due to be announced on the 17th May 2024.

Wolf Run in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

We continue our fund raising efforts for our charity of the year Alzheimer’s Society. We have previously had a fancy dress day in the office with coffee, cake and samosas. We are now running in the wolf run to raise more money for such a good cause.

Samaritans Fundraiser

We are very proud of the amount raised at the recent fundraiser for the Samaritans Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Christmas Donations 2023

Thanks for supporting the MLSS

Fosse Breakfast Business Club Park Walk

We are pleased to have supported the Fosse Breakfast Business Club’s park walk earlier this year. Money was raised for two charities namely, Focus and the MLSS.

Samaritans Fund Raiser

We are delighted to announce that over £5,000 was raised at the annual mental health fund raiser. This year the money was raised for the Leicester Samaritans to help support their fantastic work.

Samaritans Business Club

We are proud to support the launch of the new Samaritans Business Club. The first meeting is due to begin at 17:30 on the 11th January 2024 at the Quaker Meeting House, Queens Road.

Leicestershire Law Society Solicitor of the Year 2023

The firm is delighted to announce that Rakesh Veja was the winner of the Leicestershire Law Society Solicitor of the year award. The announcement was made at the annual dinner on the 19th May 2023.

Mental Health Awareness Week

We at Thaliwal and Veja Solicitors shall be supporting, Mental Health Awareness Week, which starts from today until the 21st May 2023.

Leicestershire Law Society Awards Solicitor of the Year

We are also delighted to announce that Rakesh Veja, one of our directors and an Accredited Legal Representative. Has been shortlisted in the category of Solicitor of the Year, at this years Leicestershire Law Society Awards. The awards will be held on the 19th May 2023.

Leicestershire Law Society Small Firm of the Year

We are delighted to have been shortlisted in the Small Firm of the Year category at this years Leicestershire Law Society Awards. The awards will be held on the 19th May 2023

Unique Homes Cake and Candles 2023

Thank you for all of the support for the Unique Homes Cake and Candles 2023.

MLSS Leicester Open Day

On the 3rd December 2022 an open day was held at the MLSS storage unit which was well attended. We are very please to continue our support of the MLSS in Leicester and the great work for the community they provide.

Samaritans – There for Everyone

We are happy to support the Leicester Samaritans in their ongoing volunteer drive. Please see the information featured if you would like to discuss further with the Samaritans.

Healing Little Hearts Fund Raising Total

We are delighted to have raised this tremendous sum to support Healing Little Hearts at Winstanley House.

Time To Talk Day

We are pleased to support the upcoming Time to Talk Day on the 2nd of February 2023.

Healing Little Hearts Team

The firm are delighted to support the brilliant ongoing work of the Healing Little Hearts Team.

FOSSE Walk

We are delighted to support the FOSSE Business Breakfast Club Walk at Bradgate Park. The walk will be raising funds for two tremendous charities Focus (Inspiring Young People and Creating Change) the Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS). The walk will be held on the 2nd July 2022 at 10:00am until 12:30pm.

Mental Health Awareness

It is always important to raise awareness regarding Mental Health matters.

5 Legal Issues in Digital Health Solutions

Tags – Legal Issues in Digital Health Solutions As technology advances and more people move to digital solutions, the health industry is quickly following suit.  In fact, a recent study by PwC found that 78% of healthcare providers plan to invest in or expand their digital health services in the next three years.  This is […]

Daily Habits to Boost Mental Health

Tags – Boost Mental Health Mental health is just as important as physical health, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked.  Many people think that they don’t need to worry about their mental health until they start experiencing problems.  However, this isn’t the case.  Daily habits can play a huge role in maintaining your mental health, […]

Planning Ahead for End of Life

Tags – Planning Ahead for End of Life It’s not a topic that many of us like to think about, but planning ahead for end of life is an important step that everyone should take.  By preparing for the end of our lives, we can make sure that our loved ones are taken care of […]

Leicester South Food Bank Collection in Remembrance of Mandeep Singh

We would like to say what a tremendous food drive collection there was for the Leicester South Food Bank in remembrance of Mandeep Singh. There were many great donations and we would like to convey our thanks for your contributions.

Unique Homes Birthday Celebration

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the brilliant cake and candles campaign for 2022. It all helps to raise awareness for the Unique Home for Girls.

Warning Signs of Depression: How to Spot the Symptoms

Tags – Signs of Depression Depression is a serious mental illness that can impact people of all ages.  It’s not just about being unhappy; it can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness and despair that can last for weeks or months at a time.  Unfortunately, depression can also lead to problems with concentration, sleep and appetite, […]

How to Make Payments under a Lasting Power of Attorney

Tags – Making Payments under a Lasting Power of Attorney When you’ve been appointed as someone’s Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), there are two main sides.  On one hand, you have the authority to make very critical decisions on that person’s behalf – something which could be detrimental if they can’t do this themselves.   On […]

South Leicestershire Food Bank

We are pleased to support this event in remembrance of Mandeep Singh. Our commitment to South Leicestershire Food Bank remains ongoing. We will be continuing our support with the great work being done by the team at South Leicestershire Food Bank.

10 Tips to Tame Your Anger: How to Keep Calm When Angry

Tags – How to Keep Calm When Angry If you’ve ever felt like you’re about to lose it, then you know how important it is to learn how to tame your anger.  When left unchecked, anger can cause a lot of damage both physically and emotionally.  In this blog post, we will discuss 10 tips […]

Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation

We are delighted to announce that Rakesh Veja has completed the accreditation process and is now an Accredited Legal Representative (ALR) for health and welfare proceedings in the Court of Protection. This means that he can be appointed by the court to represent those assessed as lacking capacity.

How to Choose Your Lasting Power of Attorney?

Tags – How to Choose Your Lasting Power of Attorney When you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself, who will speak for you?  This is a question that many people do not want to think about, but it is important to have an answer ready. When you lose mental capacity, a Lasting […]

5 Alarm Bells an Attorney is Abusing Their Position

Tags – Attorney Abusing Their Position When it comes to our personal lives, we rely on attorneys to help us make the best decisions possible.  And, we trust them to give us sound legal advice, and to fight for our rights in court.  However, not all attorneys act in the best interests of their clients.  […]

What Every Caregiver Needs to Know About the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Tags – Caregiver Mental Capacity Act 2005 If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, it is important that you understand the Mental Capacity Act 2005.  Briefly speaking, this act was put into place to protect the rights of adults who may not be able to make decisions for themselves.  In this blog, […]

Court of Protection Team Outing

On the 17th February 2022, the Court of Protection team were at the King Power stadium to see Leicester City come out 4 – 1 victors over Randers FC in the Europa Conference. It was a great atmosphere at the stadium which for the majority of the team was their first attendance to a live […]

MLSS Christmas Eve Meal

Thaliwal and Veja Solicitors continues to support MLSS Leicester. Team member from Thaliwal and Veja Solicitors helped prepare and serve the Christmas Eve dinner after it had been cooked at the City Rooms in Leicester. We will continue to support an amazing cause.

8 Easy Ways To Practice Self-Care for Your Mental Health

Tags – Self-Care for Mental Health With work, friends and family commitments usually taking priority, it’s very easy to focus your energy on making sure everyone around you is happy and forgetting about yourself. However, it’s critical you set aside some time to focus on number one: YOU! Otherwise you risk compromising your mental health, […]

Time to Talk Day

We are proud to have supported Time to Talk Day 2022. It is always an important conversation to have, and helps raise support and awareness.

MFH Revival Trust

We are delighted to announce that we are close to our target of 40 tuition fees to support two wonderful schools in Zimbabwe. The Collection is led by our colleague Salome. A huge thanks for the support on this which will cover school fees for 2022. If you would like to help donate please either […]

Mental Health Benefits of Having a Daily Routine

Tags – Mental Health Benefits of Having a Routine There are a few tasks we have to do everyday, like working, cleaning, cooking, exercising and so much more. And with all of this, it’s very easy to feel overwhelmed from time to time. Sometimes, it may even feel like marking everything off your to-do list […]

5 Reasons Why Walking is Good For Your Mental Health

Tags – Walking Benefits Mental Health Regardless of if you’re heading out for a lunchtime stroll, going for a walk with your friends in the park or thinking of giving hiking a go, the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other is a great way to boost your mental health. And […]

What Is The Difference Between an Enduring and a Lasting Power of Attorney

Tags – Difference Between Enduring and Lasting Power of Attorney Most of us will go through life without thinking twice about what could happen tomorrow, next week, next month or next year. So, a power of attorney is not something people have in the front of their minds. But, it should be. Essentially, everyone should […]

Responsibilities of a Lasting Power of Attorney

Tags – Lasting Power of Attorney Responsibilities  If you’ve been appointed as a power of attorney, you have a huge number of important responsibilities. And this could mean making some difficult decisions about that person’s finances, health or welfare. Sometimes, you may have to make these decisions on your own, or with other appointed attorneys. […]

5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health This Christmas

Tags – Mental Health This Christmas Managing mental health is tough all year round. However, when it comes to winter and the Christmas season, it can seem to be especially hard, given all the stresses that come with it. Not only do darker nights and colder temperatures affect one’s mood, but the season of cheer […]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Explained

Tags – What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapeutic treatment which helps patients learn how to identify negative thought patterns and change them into positive behaviours and emotions. As such, CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts that occur as an automatic response to certain situations that contribute to, […]

What is ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (LPA)?

Tags – What is Lasting Power of Attorney  A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf, when you are no longer able to or if you don’t want to. Usually, an LPA is planned in advance for when you do not […]

5 Effective Types of Therapy

Tags –  Effective Types of Therapy When it comes to therapy, there is not a one-size-fits-all option. And that’s because we are all unique and have different needs. At times, it may seem impossible to differentiate between the different types of therapy available, and it’s true that there are certain practices that are standard. For […]

5 Questions You Must Ask Your Therapist

Tags – Questions to ask your therapist So you’ve decided: it’s time for therapy, but finding the right therapist for you can be quite the challenge. After all, you want a place where you can sit with a trained professional and talk about whatever is on your mind and receive the right help and advice. […]

5 Mental Health Tips for Parents

Tags – Mental health tips for parents In light of the recent pandemic, children and teenagers have been struggling with mental health, such as anxiety and depression, more now than ever more. But, parents and carers are struggling too; they need to be there for their children whilst taking care of their own mental well-being. […]

Becoming a Deputy for a Person With Dementia

Tags – Becoming a Deputy for someone with dementia There may come a time when a person diagnosed with dementia cannot make important life decisions for themselves. Usually, the person with dementia and their family can plan ahead for this and appoint a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) who can make decisions on their behalf. […]

How to Find a Therapist That’s Right For You?

Tags – Tips on Finding a Therapist Admitting and accepting life’s issues is one of the hardest things someone can do. But once you have made the decision to reach out and seek therapy, you’ll want to find someone you can connect with, someone you can understand who you are and more importantly, someone you […]

The Best Vitamins to Boost Mental Health

Tags – Vitamins for Mental Health For a long time, taking vitamin supplements has long been recognised as a great way to improve physical health. After all, taking care of your body and eating a nutrient-dense, healthy diet will give you a better quality of life. But, vitamins play a crucial role in mental health […]

How to Combat Social Anxiety?

Tags – Tips for Social Anxiety Social anxiety is a mental disorder that is often misunderstood and a lot of people could be suffering in silence. It’s not just as simple as feeling shy or not wanting to engage in big groups. It involves intense fear of social situations, especially those that are unfamiliar or […]

World Mental Health Day

Our Top 5 Tips for Coping with a Panic Attack

Tags – Coping with a Panic Attack Panic attacks are sudden surges of fear, panic or anxiety. Whilst you cannot predict when a panic attack will occur, knowing how to cope with them and making a plan of what to do when a panic attack happens can help make them easier to manage, as well […]

Sleep and its Effect on 4 Mental Health Problems

Tags – Sleep and Mental Health It comes as no surprise that sleep plays a critical role in both physical and mental health. Unfortunately, if you don’t sleep well it’ll leave you feeling exhausted and irritated in the short term, but in the long term it can have some serious consequences. So not only can […]

3 Types of Therapy for Depression Explained

Tags – Therapy for Depression Psychotherapy can be an effective treatment for depression, as it can help to dig deep into underlying reasons that could be causing your mental illness, as well as teaching you strategies to cope. Sometimes referred to as “talk therapy”, psychotherapy involves you and the therapist sitting in a room talking. […]

Our Top 5 Tips for Dealing With Guilt

Tags – Dealing With Guilt Think back to your whole life so far. There must be a thing or two that you really regret. It’s okay, we’re all human and can make some mistakes – it’s a normal part of growth. Yet, sometimes we find guilt will just creep up on you, take over your […]

Our Top 4 Tips to Help Live With PTSD

Tags – How to Live With PTSD If you suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), you’ll know how difficult it can be in your day-to-day life. At times you may experience nightmares or flashbacks, and without any warning you feel full of anxiety, anger or guilt. If this sounds like you, don’t worry – […]

The Role of a Deputy in the Court of Protection

Tags – Role of a Deputy in the Court of Protection The Court of Protection is a specialist court that makes decisions about a person’s health, welfare, assets and financial affairs, when they are not mentally stable enough to make decisions themselves. In an ideal world, all adults would have the foresight to decide who […]

Our Top 5 Tips for Keeping Calm Under Pressure

Tags – Tips for Keeping Calm Under Pressure It’s normal to feel stressed every now and then in our lives. But sometimes, we’re faced with stressful situations that make us feel overwhelmed when trying to deal with them. When our minds and bodies are put under pressure, we naturally go into “fight or flight” mode, […]

5 Techniques to Find Motivation When You’re Depressed

Tags – How to Find Motivation When You’re Depressed Depression is a mental condition that causes feelings of sadness and hopelessness and unfortunately a loss of motivation to complete tasks. For those who are suffering with depression, they have to fight really hard to do anything, even if it’s as small as getting out of […]

The Participation of P in Court Proceedings

Tags – Participation of P in Court Proceedings Initially the Court of Protection (CoP) was established to make decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), including determining whether a person has the mental capacity to make a decision for themselves, and, if not, determining what course of action is in their best interests. Due […]

Denial and Mental Health: A Complete Overview

Tags – Denial and Mental Health Typically, when you’re in denial, you’re trying to protect yourself by refusing to accept the truth about something that’s happening in your life. Even though denial is a coping mechanism to adjust to distressing situations, it can interfere with treatment or your ability to tackle challenges in the future. […]

The Difference Between Anxiety and Depression

Tags – Difference Between Anxiety and Depression We hear the terms ‘anxious’ and ‘depressed’ get used in a lot of casual conversation – and for good reason too as both are normal emotions to experience. And actually, are a routinely occurring response to potentially dangerous situations, in the case of anxiety, or upsetting circumstances, in […]

Our Top 4 Tips For Living With Depression

Tags – Tips For Living With Depression If you’re suffering with depression, you know better than most that it’s not as simple as ‘snapping out of it’. And, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues (although restrictions are being lifted), social distancing and lockdowns can make it even harder to cope with depression.  However, there are ways […]

6 Ways To Deal With Anger Management Issues

Tags – Ways To Deal With Anger Management Issues It can often be frightening when you’re overwhelmed with anger. And, knowing how to manage this can avoid serious problems in life and with relationships later on. When we’re angry, adrenaline rushes through our body, which is why you may notice your heart beating faster, feet […]

Talking To Your Family About Your Mental Health

Tags – Talking To Family About Mental Health Talking about mental health can be extremely difficult, especially when opening up to those closest to us. Even though it can be uncomfortable, it’s important to speak with your family about your mental health so they can support you where possible. If you’re ready to have that […]

5 Tips For Coping With Post Covid Related Anxiety

Tags – Coping With Post Covid Anxiety  It’s only human to feel anxious returning to the world post-covid. You may be feeling worried about your own health as well as your loved ones. Or, you could feel anxious about the uncertainty of work and money. Not to mention, disrupted routines such as home schooling. Consequently, […]

Legally Protecting Vulnerable Individuals after Covid Lockdown

Tags – Protecting Vulnerable Individuals After Covid Lockdown Whilst we start to emerge from full-on Covid lockdown, there will still be a very slow progression back to normality in society. Moreover, the Government’s guidelines suggest that the road map outlined on 22nd February details the very earliest dates each stage will progress to the next. […]

Covid-19 Consent under the Care of Court of Protection

Tags – Covid 19 Consent Covid 19 has had a massive effect on all areas of life and every individual too, including those under the care of the Court of Protection.  Mental Capacity Act  Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, those protected are people who have been deemed by the Court of Protection as needing […]

Available Legal Support For Individuals With Brain Injuries

Tags – Legal Support for Individuals with Brain Injuries Trauma The trauma of sustaining a brain injury may be unimaginable but the fallout is fairly clear. It changes lives and families forever. For instance, previously uncomplicated practicalities take on a totally different meaning and cost. Similarly, the mix of emotions of all those involved, brought […]

Contact With Relatives Under Court Of Protection Care

Tags – Contact with Relatives Under Court of Protection Care  The Court of Protection has the authority to decide whether or not a person lacks the mental capacity to make their own decisions. Focusing on the capacity to make decisions primarily on finance and property, they will sometimes look at those based on health and […]

Signs of Dementia and What To Do?

Tags – Signs of Dementia There’s no doubt: early signs Alzheimer’s and other dementia can be worrying but also, at times, overlooked. Whilst it’s easy – and sometimes preferable – to consider them to be merely traits of the elderly, it’s important not to ignore them. Therefore, if you notice any warning signs, the best […]

How Dementia Causes Mental Incapacity and Affects Life Quality

Tags – Mental Incapacity through Dementia None of us can probably imagine how upsetting a diagnosis of dementia would be for any member of our family. However, exactly how this cruel disease manifests itself can vary, as can how much it can affect the mental capacity of the individual concerned.  Whilst the symptoms of dementia […]

Awareness Is ‘medicine’ For Dementia Patients

Tags – Dementia Did you know that, worldwide, over 50 million people are affected by dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases each year? What is Dementia? The term ‘dementia’ is a widely notorious one, and whilst Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of it, contributing to 60-70% of cases, many people […]

7 (Of The) Top Tips For Anxiety Self Care

Tags – Anxiety Self Care  Mental health is currently high on the agenda in the media, particularly so, in these days of COVID restrictions. For example, worries about the health and wellbeing of family and the threat of workplace redundancy are commonplace. Equally, not being able to see friends and family all adds to the […]

What to Do if You Feel You’re Struggling with Mental Health

Tags – Struggling with Mental Health With statistics stating that 1 in 4 of us will have a mental health issue some time in our life, it’s not as uncommon as you might think. Equally, mental illness is not discriminatory and can affect anyone, regardless of gender or age. Therefore, it’s highly possible that if […]

The Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) Leicester

We are proud to be members of the MLSS Leicester team. Their brilliant ongoing work during the pandemic has meant that so far 100,000 meals have been served. It is also very pleasing to see the great work being mentioned in the Leicester Mercury. Below is a link to the article on the Leicester Mercury […]

7 Common Misconceptions About Mental Health

Tags – Misconceptions about Mental Health Whilst awareness is increasing for sure, there are still many common misconceptions around the subject of mental health. People from all walks of life still don’t fully understand and are often fearful. Consequently, this ignorance contributes to the stigma those suffering with mental health issues still experience today. As […]

What Is Mental Health?

It’s certainly a term used increasingly, particularly so during these uncertain COVID times. Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. For instance, it can have an effect on how you think. Equally it affects your mood and how you feel at any given moment. Consequently, it will also determine your behaviour and how […]

10 Warning Signs of Mental Illness You Should be Aware of

Tags – Warning Signs of Mental Illness Whilst we all live such busy lives, it’s easy to assume that all is well with everyone around us. You may think that as your nearest and dearest are not complaining about any issues, that all’s fine. In most cases, it would seem a fair assumption. However, unlike […]

5 Common Mental Health Illnesses that We Should Know About

Tags – Common Mental Health Illnesses Although there is no doubt, mental health issues are taken more seriously nowadays, they can still be misunderstood. Whereas a physical illness can be more readily diagnosed, those with mental ill health can be overlooked. Equally, someone suffering with a mental disorder is also less likely to seek help. […]

5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Tags – Tips to Improve Your Mental Health During COVID-19 It has been widely acknowledged that COVID-19 has had an adverse effect on many of the population’s mental health. How can it not? Whilst the media is full of scaremongering stories and political debate, the anxiety caused by the pandemic affects every age. For example, […]

4 Charities That Support Families With Loved Ones Suffering From Mental Health Issues

Tags – Charities that support families with loved ones suffering from mental health issues Do you care for someone with mental health issues or have a loved one that suffers. In that case, your family’s likely to be facing difficult circumstances. Simply, living with mental health issues isn’t just taxing for the individuals affected, but […]

8th Annual Mental Health Fundraiser

For this year’s annual fundraiser we are raising funds for the Samaritans of Leicester. We are pleased to support their excellent work during the pandemic.

How Meditation and Creativity Can Help Mental Health

Tags – Meditation and Creativity For those battling mental health issues, it’s sometimes hard to find peace in day to day lives. However, various management strategies can help ease this burden. Today, it is widely acknowledged that mindfulness can help focus the mind and bring individuals a sense of rest and calm. Doing so can […]

Mental Health Awareness

We are pleased to be featured in this weeks Des Pardes publication. We believe that awareness remains vital.

Charitable Efforts of Recent Years

We are pleased to update our charitable efforts via this short clip.  We thank everyone who has supported our initiatives and events.  We will hopefully have more events in 2021.

THE EVOLVING LEGAL SECTOR POST COVID-19

Tags – Legal Sector Post Covid-19 There is no doubt that the experience of recent months has changed the landscape of most industries and professions. Moreover, it’s likely that the current change caused is permanent. On the topic of permanent change, the legal world is inherently one which has been known to be traditional and […]

MLSS August 2020

Thaliwal and Veja remain committed to supporting the tremendous work of the MLSS organisation in Leicester. In August members of the firm attended and helped pack 207 meals which were later served and delivered at a superb food service hosted by Sanjay Foods for those in need. MLSS have provided over 70,000 meals during the […]

3 (of the) Top Organisations that Support Mental Health Sufferers

Tags – Organisations that Support Mental Health Sufferers In days gone by, the importance of mental health was not deemed as great as physical wellbeing. Indeed, issues were often swept under the carpet or worse, totally dismissed. Additionally, sufferers were made to feel weak and looked down on. However, today, thankfully, this is not the […]

5 Simple Techs to Stay Connected During Social Distancing

Tags – Tech to Stay Connected During Social Distancing COVID-19 has without doubt brought about the strangest of times. From office workers to school and university students, they have all had to adapt to working from home. Consequently, there’s been a massive need for technology and tools to allow remote workers to stay in touch. […]

5 (More) Tips for Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Problems

Tags – Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Problems Before you read this, please have a look at 5 Tips on How to Help a Loved One with Mental Illness. Supporting someone experiencing mental health problems can be challenging and difficult to understand. This experience can be even more daunting if it’s something you […]

Court of Protection Solicitor for Mental Health Complications

Tags – Solicitor for Mental Health Complications If someone no longer has the capacity to make crucial decisions regarding their own welfare, health, or finances, a Court of Protection solicitor may be able to help. For the uninitiated, the Court of Protection makes decisions on a person’s behalf when they do not have the ability […]

3 (of the) Daily Life Activities Affected by Mental Health Issues

Tags – Daily Life Activities Affected by Mental Health Issues For better or for worse, mental health definitely seems to be on the agenda in 2020 and, whether this is a reflection of an increased desire to create a more balanced world or a general reflection of the state of things is certainly up for […]

What’s the Difference between the Court of Protection and Power of Attorney?

Tags – Difference Between Power of Attorney and Court of Protection When it comes to understanding the law, most of the terms and definitions, especially for the general public, can be confusing. However, simply looking into the meaning of the legal terms will not be enough. Instead, you need to look deeper into the terms, […]

Standard Authorisation during COVID-19

Tags – Standard Authorisation During Covid-19 What does it Mean to be Subject to a Standard Authorisation? An individual may be placed on a standard authorisation, following a mental capacity assessment being carried out by the care team at the hospital or care home setting. Under the defined circumstances, the care team are to apply […]

MLSS Crisp Drive

We are very proud to continue to support MLSS Leicester, by being ongoing members of the team. We were delighted to the response to our 6 day crisps campaign it was brilliantly supported and we exceeded our target to collect 5000 packets of crisps for MLSS Leicester. During the lockdown they have served more than […]

Mental Health Awareness Week

Thaliwal and Veja are proud to support mental health awareness week. This years theme is kindness.

5 TIPS ON HOW TO HELP A LOVED ONE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

Tags – Helping a Loved One with Mental Illness No one can fully prepare for the experience of having a loved one develop a mental illness. Whether a partner, parent or child, the emotional rollercoaster that ensues is quite difficult to deal with. All in all, when dealing with the effects of a loved one […]

3 Mental Health Warning Signs You Should be Aware of

Tags – Mental Health Warning Signs Mental health problems are a growing concern. Arguably, when seen in a positive light, the stigma connected to mental health issues is simply fading away, which might explain why an increasing number of people are coming out and sharing their problems. However, it is also true that more people […]

3 (of the) Times When You’ll Need a Court of Protection Solicitor

Tags – Do I Need a Court of Protection Solicitor A court of protection order is sometimes necessary to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable individuals when they’re not able to look after themselves. Taking into account factors such as mental health, age and degenerative disorders, if a vulnerable person is regarded as at risk to […]

Scenario: Safe Environment for an Adult with Learning Difficulties

Tags – Safe Environment for an adult with learning difficulties The Court of Protection deals with decision-making under the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. In particular, there are varying circumstances, including but not limited to financial affairs and personal welfare, where a Court of Protection solicitor may be needed. We […]

Leicester Midland Langar Seva Society

Thaliwal and Veja are proud to support the fantastic work of the Leicester Midland Langar Seva Society team by joining their Tuesday food service. It is amazing, ongoing work by the Leicester MLSS volunteers at Leicester market, with four food services per week.

Acts of Kindness Community Award

We were delighted to announce that Ranjit Thaliwal was awarded the Acts of Kindness Community Award by Lamp in November 2019. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our charitable efforts.

UK Friends of Unique Home

Thaliwal and Veja are proud to support the UK Friends of Unique Home and our support is ongoing.

Food bank collection

The food bank collections are ongoing and we have managed to collect nearly 12 tonnes!!  

Total sum raised for LAMP by Thaliwal & Veja Solicitors.

Food drive update

October Food Drive

LAMP event on 19th June 2019

Supporting Unique Home for Girls

We will be showing our support on 24th April 2019 as the girls celebrate their birthdays. To show your support we ask that you take a picture with a cake and candle and share this to spread the word.

Annual Mental Health Fundraiser for LAMP

Thaliwal & Veja are happy to be supporting The Annual Mental Health Fundraiser for LAMP on June 19th at City Rooms in Leicester!

Supporting Leicester Foodbank

Thaliwal & Veja are proud to support the fantastic ongoing work of the south Leicester Foodbank by raising 7 tonnes of food via four foodbank collections.

Supporting LAMP

Thaliwal & Veja are delighted to have attended the LAMP event launching their 30 acts of kindness campaign on the 11th January 2019 !

Healing Little Hearts Fundraiser !

Thaliwal & Veja hosted a fundraiser ball on the 22nd September 2018 to raise money for Healing Little Hearts to help them with their amazing work that they do!

Time to talk day 2018

Thaliwal & Veja 6th Annual Fundraiser – Final Amount

On the 6th September 2017, Thaliwal & Veja Solicitors held their 6th Annual Fundraiser for a Sanctuary Room to be built at the Bradgate Mental Health Unit. We thank everyone who attended and we are pleased to announce we raised an amazing £5,491.35 ! Click here for pictures of our event!  

Food Bank Campaign

Thaliwal & Veja Solicitors are proud to announce that we are teaming up with Leicester South Foodbank in order to raise as many donations for this years Food Drive.

Thaliwal & Veja 6th Annual Fundraiser

Thaliwal & Veja Solicitors are pleased to announce we raised over £5000 for The Sanctuary Room at Bradgate Mental Health Unit. Thank you all for your support!                                 Click here for more photos

Thaliwal & Veja Announcement

Thaliwal & Co has now become Thaliwal & Veja Solicitors    

Thaliwal Veja Solicitors – 6th Annual Fundraiser

Thaliwal & Co Solicitors 6th Annual Fundraiser Wednesday 6th September – 5:30pm onwards The Sanctuary will be a ‘comfort room’ designed in a way that is calming to the senses. The room will be furnished with a variety of sensory items, including therapy balls, weighted blankets and wraps, relaxation bundles with items such as hand […]

Supporting Leicester City FC

Thaliwal and So proud to support the champions of England!  Leicester City FC winners of the Premier League. Just a long pass away from our offices!!  

Unique Homes – Cake and Candles

Cake and Candles – Supporting Unique Home for girls. Thaliwal and Co Solicitors are proud to support the Cake and Candles campaign – Celebrating with the girls of Unique home. Punjab india…..

Leicester Samaritans

Over £300 raised for Leicester samaritans by Fosse BBC at the Boot Room  https://www.facebook.com/samaritanscharity https://twitter.com/samaritans

Leicester Samaritans – Please Support

We are providing our support to the excellent ongoing work done by the Leicester Samaritans branch which is one of the few in the country which provides a 24/7 telephone service. This means that they not only support and assist those who are resident in Leicestershire but also potentially anywhere in the country. We are […]

Thaliwal and Co celebrate world mental health day

This Monday 10th October is Mental Health Day!

Leicester Samaritans Fundraising Event at The City Rooms

Thaliwal & Co Solicitors were delighted to have hosted their fifth annual Mental Health fundraising event at The City Rooms on 27 April 2016. This year the Leicester Samaritans were their chosen charity to raise funds and awareness for the excellent work that they continue to do within the county. There were established over fifty […]

More than £3000 raised in Fundraising Evening

Thaliwal & Co hosted the 5th Annual Fundraising Evening to support The Samaritans. The event which was held at The City Rooms in April raised over £3,000.

Samaritans Fundraising Event on 27 April

Thaliwal & Co Solicitors are proud to host the 5th Annual Fundraising Evening at The City Rooms to support The Samaritans. Visit the JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/thaliwalandco/

Winners of the Signature Awards 2016!

We are delighted to announce Ranjit Thaliwal was announced the winner of The Signature Awards 2016 in the category of Excellence in the Profession – Owner Practices. The Signature Awards were announced on Friday 11 March at Edgbaston cricket ground.

Ranjit Thaliwal Shortlisted in the Signature Awards 2016

Signature Awards 2016 – Shortlisting for Ranjit Thaliwal in the category of Excellence in the Profession – Owner Practices. We are delighted to announce that Ranjit Thaliwal has been shortlisted in the above category for the Signature Awards which will be held at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in 11 March 2016. We are very pleased […]

Crime Contract Update

Crime Contract – Update : Please note that our Criminal Contract via the Legal Aid Agency is live from Monday 11 January 2016 and we welcome any enquiries in relation to this subject area. Please call Rakesh Veja at our offices.

Festive Food Drive Collection!

Thaliwal & Co are collecting food for The Dawn Centre, Homeless Sheltered House and The Leicester Charity Link Foodbank.  

Coffee Morning raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Thaliwal & Co took part in the MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Worlds Biggest Cake Morning on the 25th September 2015 and raised £209.70. The fundraising morning is Macmillan’s biggest event, and so far they have raised over £21,935,036.13. Find out more by clicking here. 

“All I really want to do is kill myself…” – An Update on the Area of Mental Health

As a specialist Mental Health Law Solicitor who provides representation on a day to day basis to those detained under the Mental Health Act it is always excellent to have the opportunity to try to raise awareness of this area and the impact that it can have upon people in their lives. “All I really […]

Thaliwal & Co take part in The Leicester Legal Walk!

On Monday 22nd June, Thaliwal & Co will be walking in the 2015 sponsored Leicester Magna Carta Legal Walk. The 10km sponsored walk around Leicester and the city sights aims to raise money for the Midland Legal Support Trust which funds Law Centres and advice services in Leicester and around the Midlands. These agencies do a […]

4th Annual Fundraising Evening a Success!

On Wednesday 27th May, Thaliwal & Co hosted their 4th annual fundraising evening supporting LAMP Mental Health in Focus. The event, which was held at The City Rooms was very well attended and raised awareness and a more than £1200 for LAMP. We thank you all for the support!  Full details to follow – see […]

Thaliwal & Co Support LAMP Mental Health In Focus

Thaliwal & Co Solicitors are proud to host the 4th annual fundraising evening supporting LAMP Mental Health in Focus. When: Wednesday 27th May, 5.30pm Where: The City Rooms

Its time to talk about Mental Health!

Ranjit Thaliwal’s recent article on the importance of creating awareness of Mental Health was featured on both SIKHS online and The Asian Today. Those affected by mental health issues are many and the figures are estimating that broadly one in four people in the UK will experience some form of mental health problem over the years. […]

Thaliwal & Co Support Cake and Candle Campaign

Thaliwal & Co are proud to support the Cake and Candle Campaign for the Unique Home for Girls in India.  

Mike Harris event at the City Rooms, 14th January 2015

We enjoyed attending the BDLN event held at City Rooms on Wednesday, 14th January 2015 at which Mike Harris, founder of First Direct, Egg and Garlik was a guest speaker.

Thaliwal & Co Take Part In Charity Walk

Thaliwal & Co were very pleased to have taken part in the sponsored 10-mile walk on Saturday, 27th September 2014 raising funds for Cauda Equina Syndrome Charity. Read more about the charity here. You can donate to this great cause here.

Thaliwal & Co Open Day

We’d like to thank everyone who attended the official launch and open day of Thaliwal & Co Solicitors at our Leicester offices on Friday 8th August. You can see some images from the day below:           

Shortlisted – 2014 Law Society Excellence Awards

We are excited to announce that Ranjit Thaliwal of Thaliwal & Co Solicitors has been shortlisted for the Law Society’s Solicitor of the Year – Private Practice! Read the full story at http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/representation/excellence-awards/shortlist/

The Launch of Thaliwal & Co

We are delighted that Thaliwal & Co has been launched, with effect from the 1st August 2014. We will continue to provide ongoing services in the area of mental health and immigration law, from our Leicester offices, dealing with client’s across the Midlands, who are within the mental health field. Our immigration department also continues […]

Thaliwal Bridge at Refugee Event Week

Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors were pleased to be a part of Refugee Event week arranged by The British Red Cross in Leicester on Saturday 21st June 2014. Many people from Leicester and the surrounding areas gathered together to raise awareness of the issues affecting those persons claiming asylum or affected by other immigration issues.  

Changes Brought About by the Immigration Act

The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014, making way for a series of reforms which (in the view of the Secretary of State) will ensure our immigration system is fairer to British citizens and legitimate migrants and tougher on those with no right to be here. I have already spoken in detail […]

Current Update – Salary Requirement Issue

The case currently considering the salary requirement as set by the Secretary of State for the Home Department was heard by the court on 4 and 5 March 2014 before the Court of Appeal. The Secretary of State made a series of points:- That Blake J had erred in law in substituting his own judgement […]

Early Day Motion 1209: Differential Visa Costs

News From the House of Commons – Early Day Motion 1209: Differential Visa Costs That this House is concerned by the huge differential in the costs of dependents visas; points out that a British citizen is charged £1,906 for a visa for a relative from a country outside the European Union whereas an EU citizen living […]

LAMP Mental Health Charity Event Thursday 20th March

On Thursday 20th March, head over to The City Rooms and show your support for mental health charity LAMP with an evening of music, food and great prizes. LAMP is an independent voluntary organisation working to promote good mental health for everyone living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. LAMP offers Mental Health Advocacy, giving mental […]

Impact of Immigrants on British Workers ‘Negligible’

An unpublished government-wide review has rebuffed repeated claims by Theresa May, the Home Secretary, that Immigration has consigned large numbers of British workers to the dole queue. The potentially explosive report concludes that there is “very little evidence” of such job displacement when the economy is growing. One Whitehall source told The Independent the review […]

Thaliwal Bridge Annual Charity Event – LAMP

Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors are excited to be hosting another charity event this year! This year we’re raising money for Lamp advocates in Leicester who are on the psychiatric wards every day helping  detained mental health patients in any way they can and truly do speak up for those without the strongest voice at a time of […]

Leicestershire Law Society Food Bank

The Leicestershire Law Society were proud to participate in a Christmas gift collection for Leicester Charity Link. Firms and individuals from around Leicestershire joined forces to collect and deliver food donations to help support families around Leicestershire during the Christmas period. All of us at Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors pitched in to donate a Christmas gift collection to […]

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day took place on 10 October 2013.  Our Team at Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors attended several events across Leicestershire in order to help raise awareness and battle the stigma that mental health patients may face. World Mental Health Day generally promotes healthy living. Natasha and Mandy of our offices attended an event at Rothley Court Hotel […]

Supporting Unique Home for Girls (Punjab)

Thaliwal Bridge is proud to support the work of Unique Home for Girls, a home for abandoned baby girls in Punjab, India. Ranjit Thaliwal recently went to visit the home and to see the progress on the new home under construction. “It was a real pleasure to visit Unique Home for Girls and see again the […]

Law Society Presidents Meet at Leicester Vs Wigan Football Match

Thaliwal Bridge solicitor and Leicestershire Law Society President Ranjit Thaliwal was pleased to meet up with the President of Wigan Law Society, Gary Shepherd, before the Leicester v Wigan football match on Saturday 14th September. Each President cheered on their local team at the King Power Stadium but ultimately Leicester City won the match 2 […]

President Ranjit Speaks at LLS Drinks Event

Ranjit Thaliwal, partner at Thaliwal Bridge solicitors and president of the Leicestershire Law Society (LSS), was a speaker at the society drinks event earlier this week. Ranjit spoke about the important relationship between LSS, DeMontfort University and Leicester Charity Link; he also introduced the new President of the National Law Society, Nick Fluck, and highlighted the […]

Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors Get Baking for Refugee Week Event

Back in June, Thaliwal Bridge solicitors were involved in the Refugee Event week at the Town Square in Leicester. The event was organised by the British Red Cross with the purpose to raise awareness in relation to the issues that asylum seekers face in the UK. For more information on this issue, please see our […]

’37 Year’ Backlog of Immigration and Asylum Cases

We were dismayed but not surprised to learn that a recent parliamentary report has discovered a significant ‘backlog’ of immigration and asylum cases yet to be resolved by the former UK Border Agency. According to the report, the number of unresolved immigration and asylum cases has increased by more than 50% over the past three […]

Solicitor Bushra Speaks on Immigration Rules at Indian Summer Festival

On Saturday 29 June 2013 as part of the Indian Summer Festival in Leicester, Ms Bushra Ali of Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors presented a talk at the Curve Theatre on Immigration and the current discriminatory impact of the Family Migration Rules. Ms Bushra Ali presented on the difficulties that British and Settled persons are facing in […]

More Family Units to be Split Up by Discriminatory Immigration Rules

The Family Migrations Rules as implemented by the Secretary of State for the Home Department and having taken effect from 9 July 2012 have not been warmly welcomed by many. Arguably, these ‘rules’ have severed many family units, with many more family units yet to feel the full force of the blow. British Citizens, settled […]

LLS Charity Foodbank Collection Day

Date: Friday 28th June, 2013 Time: 9am-12pm Collection point:  St Martin’s House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ Leicestershire Law Society is delighted to announce they are supporting Leicester Charity Link’s upcoming Foodbank Collection Day. The day will be part of the Foodbank Pilot Scheme, aiming to provide food donations to disadvantaged members of the […]

Ranjit Thaliwal Becomes Leicestershire Law Society President

Thaliwal Bridge are delighted to announce that company founder Ranjit Thaliwal has been elected as the new Leicestershire Law Society (LLS) President. Ranjit has over 10 years’ experience working in mental health law as Senior Partner of Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors. He is also heavily involved with local and international charities and in his new role as […]

Ranjit Takes Law Society Presidency!

Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors are pleased to announce that Ranjit Thaliwal, current Vice President of the Leicestershire Law Society, will be taking over as President from the end of May 2013. We look forward to an active and positive year ahead with a full schedule of programmes to take place in Leicester. The Society boasts a […]

Thaliwal Bridge to Cease Legal Aid in Immigration / Asylum Matters

From 1st April 2013, Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors will no longer be offering legal aid in new Immigration / asylum matters. Work will, of course, be completed on existing legal aid matters with Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors. All future work at Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors in the field of Immigration / Asylum will be carried out on a […]

Bushra speaks on BBC Radio Leicester

Until the 13th of March you can listen to the recording of Bushra Ali speaking at the University of Leicester Refugee Week panel discussion: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p014mnxg (Bushra speaks from 1:09).You can read more about the event here: http://www.thaliwalbridge.co.uk/news/university-of-leicester-refugee-week-panel-discussion. At the heart of the discussion was the intention to highlight the difficulties faced by refugees seeking asylum status on […]

University of Leicester Refugee Week Panel Discussion

On Monday 25th February 2013, Bushra Ali, Head of our Immigration Department, took part in a Panel Discussion for Refugee Week, held at Leicester University. The Panel consisted of a Lecturer in Refugee Law, a Charity Worker from the British Red Cross, a Recognised Refugee and a Legal Practitioner (Bushra). The audience consisted of charity workers, volunteers […]

Forum for Migrant Senior Care Workers in the Health Sector

On Saturday 2 March 2013, Bushra Ali, Head of our Immigration Department took part in a Forum for Migrant Senior Care Workers in the Health Care Sector, held at St Andrew’s Community Hall in Leicester. The purpose of the Forum was to bring together Migrants in the Health Care Sector that are adversely affected by […]

Thaliwal Bridge to host Unique Home for Girls charity event

Thaliwal Bridge are delighted to be involved in hosting the annual dinner for Unique Home for Girls on Saturday 20th April at the Marriott Hotel in Leicester. The event enjoys extensive support in Leicestershire’s legal community as well as many other contacts within the county. It also attracts attendees from a far a field as […]

New Immigration Consulting Room

Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors are pleased to announce that our new Immigration Consulting Room at 2a Coral Street (off Melton Road) Leicester LE4 5AU opened on 4 February 2013. Potential enquiries are free to walk in without an appointment. The consulting room is open Monday to Friday 11am- 4pm. Appointments are available on evenings and weekends […]

Leicestershire Law Society and Leicestershire Junior Lawyers Division Host Drink Reception

Leicestershire Law Society joined forces with the Leicestershire Junior Lawyers Division and hosted a drinks reception in aid of Warning Zone at Time Bar in Leicester on Thursday 27 September 2012. The New Associate Membership Launch and Networking Event raised almost £1,000 for Warning Zone. Ranjit Thaliwal is currently Vice President for the Leicestershire Law Society […]

British Red Cross Event – Town Hall in Leicester

Some of our team attended the REd Cross Refuge awareness event at the Town Hall Square in Leicester City Centre. There were a number of stalls plus music, food and entertainment.  

Leicestershire Law Society Firm of the Year 2012

We are delighted to announce that we have been named the Leicestershire Law Society Firm of the Year 2012. Bushra Ali was also named solicitor of the year at the Law Society’s annual dinner at the Athena venue in Leicester.

Thaliwal Bridge is Proud to Host a Rethink Fundraising Event at The City Rooms

Unique Home for Girls – Marriot Event

£13,700 raised at marriot event Thanks for all the support leading to a grand total raised of £13,700 .a great effort and the highest sum from an event . we can only acheive this due to the great support we have from you all. For your photos please follow this link… http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/store.aspx?p=232312

Society of Asian Lawyers Event

Recently we attended the SAL event that took place at the Athena in Leicester. A great event, with great food catered by Sanjay Foods and great entertainment provided by Navin Kundra. A brilliant night for a worthy cause. SAL has a proud tradition of raising substantial funds for worthy causes relating, in particular, to the […]

World Mental Health Day 2010

We would be pleased to hear from any groups or organisations who are planning to host an event for World Mental Health Day in October in Leicestershire or in the Midlands area. Please contact Ranjit at our offices regarding any plans that are being finalised for World Mental Health Week as we would be delighted […]

Thursday Club Event

Sir Mota Singh QC pictured with Ranjit Thaliwal at the Thursday Club, Leicester in September 2010.

Immigration Update

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE BEEN GRANTED A LEGAL AID CONTRACT FOR IMMIGRATION. WE WILL BE TAKING ON ANY NEW IMMIGRATION ENQUIRIES FROM THE 14th OCTOBER 2010.

Solicitor of the Year 2010

Ranjit Thaliwal – Leicestershire Law Society Solicitor of the Year 2010 Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors are delighted to announce that Ranjit Thaliwal has won the Leicestershire Solicitor of the Year 2010. This was announced at the annual Leicestershire Law Society dinner at the Athena on Friday 7thMay 2010. There was a strong shortlist in this category […]

Law Society Excellence Awards 2009

We are delighted to confirm that our firm was shortlisted by the Law Society in the category of excellence in client service and we were highly commended for our work at the awards ceremony which took place in October in London. Further information is available on www.lawsocietyawards.co.uk The judging panel commented that “Thaliwal Bridge are a Mental Health Law specialists who […]

Unique Home for Girls 2009

The unique home dinner dance event in april 2009 was well supported with more than 300 guests and total funds raised are in excess of £11,000.more information is available on www.uniquehomeforgirls.co.uk

Charity Dinner & Dance

We held a fundraising dinner dance event for the Unique Home Project for girls in Punjab India on the 19th April 2008. The home is a charitable trust providing care and education for more than 50 girls, who have been abandoned. The current total raised presently stands in the region of £14,000 and is still […]