Olivia French New Beginnings In 2022
Bott and Co sponsored Cyclist Olivia looks ahead to the cycle season ahead.
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Olivia French 2021 Reflections
Oliva French, Cyclist and Bott and Co sponsee assess the year she swapped tennis for cycling, with incredible results.
Bott and Co Becomes Major Sponsor Of Velo29
Bott and Co is delighted to reveal that we are the 2022 headline sponsor of Velo29, a UK based series of organised cycling events. The partnership will combine both brands cycling passion with the aim of promoting the benefits and enjoyment people can get out of participating in the sport.
Uphill Struggles and Victories
With the season drawing to a close, Olivia shares her experiences of the last two races of her first season, both hill climbs.
Olivia French’s Winter Cycling Experiences
Olivia French catches us up with her latest cycling experiences in the 2021 winter season.
Olivia French’s Tour Of Britain Stage 5 Highlights
Since being accepted into the Skoda DSI Academy in Spring 2021, Olivia’s summer of cycling has included winning her first races, participating in the Tour Series, and taking guidance from her academy mentor, Dame Sarah Storey.
MoJ extending fixed recoverable costs a disrupter announcement says David Bott
On the 6th of September 2021, after years of speculation, the Government dealt personal injury solicitors’ an unsettling blow by announcing that it will move forward with plans to implement a fixed recoverable cost system on cases valued up to £100,000.
Lockdown Rider Sets Her Sights On Elite-level Cycling
Bott and Co have been supporting a student from Cheshire who switched gears during lockdown and embarked on a journey that has since seen her take part in the 2021 Tour Series, Britain’s leading circuit race and representing GB in Australia in 2022
Car Finance Market Mis-selling Scandal Explained
In March 2019, the findings of an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) uncovered concerning evidence of widespread unclear and excessive car finance costs, affecting millions of UK drivers. Even more shocking is the discovery that the secret commission methods were used on what is commonly represented to be the most cost-effective way of buying a car.
Meet The Team Cycling Their Way Through Lockdown And Towards Race Day
Among those riding through the winter towards British summertime are the Bott Cycle Team, a group of five past and present national and international champions from Lancashire/Greater Manchester.
The Bott Cycle Team’s Julie Harrison, The UK’s Number One Irongran
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 and women athletes, Bott and Co have had a virtual sit down with Julie Harrison, member of the Bott Cycle Team, wife, mum, gran and two-time triathlete with 46 Ironman finishes since 1996.
Whiplash Reforms Delayed Yet Again – But Only By A Month
The Ministry of Justice seems keen to press on with its plans for reforming the claims process for low value road traffic accident claims this year. Announcing a one-month delay, the changes will come into effect in May 2021.
Passenger Rights Remain Intact After Brexit
As the new year draws in and we get ready to say goodbye to a turbulent year, Brexit is on the horizon. So, what…
Will The Cycling Wheels Keep Turning Into A Post-Covid Future?
Cycling during lockdown provided safer, practical and physical benefits for many. A sharp rise in sales left retailers struggling to meet demand and at…
Spotlight: The Man Behind The Machine
In 2019, Manchester law firm Bott and Co teamed up with The University of Manchester to launch a ground breaking artificial intelligence (AI) project as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
Coronavirus Gives New Purpose To Bike To Work Day
The coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on people’s ability to get out and about due to lockdown and cycling has been one…
Whiplash Reforms Delayed Again
On Tuesday 21 April 2020, amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the UK Government announced that it has decided to delay the implementation of the whiplash…
Cycling and COVID-19: To Cycle, Or Not To Cycle?
At a time when the list of activities we can’t do as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is hugely restrictive, we’d like to put forward an argument in favour of safe cycling, for the benefit of people’s physical and mental health.
Farewell Storm Ciara, Hello Dennis: Passenger Rights
After Storm Ciara finally looks to be calming down, the Met Office has warned the UK to brace itself for the next storm, Dennis, which could cause further disruption to air travel. Bott and Co advises passengers about their rights.
A Milestone Moment: Bott and Co’s 200,000th Settled Passenger Claim
With our first claim under EU Regulation 261/2004 settled in 2013, Bott and Co has hit a big milestone; settling the 200,000th flight delay claim. With successful Supreme Court rulings and over £67m claimed, we’re the UK’s most trusted source on flight delay compensation.
Yet Another Airline Tactic: The “2 Hours and 59 Minutes Delay”
Bott and Co has unveiled another airline tactic: airlines often state that a flight delay lasted 2 hours 59 minutes, which is often a “get out of jail free” card, as this length of delay means they aren’t legally obliged to pay out.
Airlines Are Refusing To Pay Out For More Flight Delay Claims Than Ever
Bott and Co conducted research to find out exactly how many flight delay claims airlines are refusing to pay out, leading the law firm to resort to issuing court proceedings, and even bailiff action.