Tree Root Subsidence: Are Insurers Quietly Changing Their Approach?
Recent media coverage suggests something is shifting in how subsidence claims, particularly those involving trees, are being handled. In 2025 alone: • According to ABI data, UK insurers paid out £153m in subsidence claims in the first half of the year, driven by extreme weather • Media reports highlight a trend of insurers pushing for […]
From Karate Mats to Courtrooms: Phillip’s Solicitor Story
We’re pleased to welcome Phillip Nicholl to the Tree Law team. His route to qualifying as a solicitor hasn’t followed the traditional path, and he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his journey below. From Karate Mats to Courtrooms: My Decade‑Long Journey to Becoming a Solicitor When people talk about becoming a solicitor, they often […]
Cost Risk in Environmental Claims is Not What You Think
The Aarhus Convention and what it really means for environmental challenges in the UK Where people, trees and property meet, the law is rarely just about black letter rules. It is about access, balance and fairness. The Aarhus Convention sits right in that space, and yet it is often misunderstood in practice. At its […]
