Veterans OK

03/07/2026

Military Hearing Loss Matrix Register deadline extended to 31 January 2027

The deadline for service personnel and veterans to join the Military Hearing Loss Matrix Register has been extended to 31 January 2027.The Military Hearing Loss Matrix was established following litigation brought by current and former members of the Armed Forces. The extension follows the High Court...

11/06/2026

John Healey was someone to be respected regardless of your politics.

He never struck me as a career politician and always appeared to be in public life for the right reasons, with a genuine commitment to our Armed Forces.

His decision to resign over defence spending should concern us all. When a Defence Secretary is prepared to leave office because he believes our Armed Forces are not receiving the resources they need, that ought to ring alarm bells across government and the country.

Britain has a proud military tradition, but our national security can never be taken for granted. The men and women who serve deserve the resources and support needed to keep our nation safe.

Hilary Meredith-Beckham

06/06/2026

04/06/2026

Our latest news - Hilary Meredith Solicitors supports Injury Awareness Week 2026

Hilary Meredith Solicitors fully supports Injury Awareness Week 2026, a national campaign organised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) to highlight the impact of injuries caused by negligence.Running from 22–26 June, this year's campaign focuses on the "ripple effect" of injury, ...

11/05/2026

Our latest news - Hilary Meredith-Beckham made Dame of Royal Order of Francis I

Leading UK solicitor and armed forces champion Hilary Meredith-Beckham has been appointed a Dame of the Royal Order of Francis I, in recognition of her longstanding legal and charitable support for service personnel, veterans and their families.The honour was conferred at a formal investiture ceremo...

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Our latest news - Hilary Meredith-Beckham calls for investigation into MoD delays impacting military claims

Hilary Meredith-Beckham has called for an investigation into whether delays within Government departments are contributing to hold-ups in military injury claims and increasing legal costs for taxpayers.The call follows reporting by The Telegraph around office attendance and productivity across parts...

29/04/2026

Our latest news - Hilary Meredith-Beckham named as Law Firm Leader of the Year

Hilary Meredith-Beckham was last night named as Law Firm Leader of the Year (Boutique Law Firm) at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026.Hosted by The Global Legal Post, the awards celebrate outstanding women leaders and practitioners, as well as legal teams and organisations driving meaningful...

27/04/2026

Our latest news - High Court Judgment in Military Hearing Loss Claims: What It Means for Claimants

https://www.hmsolicitors.co.uk/post/high-court-judgment-in-military-hearing-loss-claims-what-it-means-for-claimants

27/04/2026

Our latest news: Triple amputee veteran makes London Marathon history with support from Hilary Meredith Solicitors

Andy Reid made history at the TCS London Marathon after becoming the first triple amputee to complete the race.The 49-year-old Afghanistan veteran, who was supported and sponsored by Hilary Meredith Solicitors, showed extraordinary resilience over the 26.2-mile course, pushing on without stopping as...