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In the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, the Supreme Court was asked to determine whether reference to a person’s ‘sex’ was to be...
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Determining the exact position of a property boundary can be a complex and often contentious issue. While many assume that Land Registry title plans provide definitive answers, the reality is...
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Rental of a second home in France has long been an attractive option for owners wishing to draw some income from the house when they are not using it themselves....
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A team from Ashtons Legal has assisted Torquay Holdings Limited (THL Group) in their acquisition of Solar Gates UK, a provider of solar-powered safety and security barriers and traffic management...
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The Right to Light is a legal entitlement that allows property owners to receive natural light through windows or other openings. If a property has enjoyed uninterrupted light for at...
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When a company has been struck off the register at Companies House and dissolved, it ceases to legally exist. However, there may be circumstances where a company needs to be...
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The recent case of Packer v Packer [2025] EWHC 461 (Ch) highlights the importance of a Will being validly executed. The High Court recently handed down judgment in relation to...
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the signs of bowel cancer, the importance of early diagnosis, and where to get support. #PassItOn Every year in April, Bowel Cancer Awareness...
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Asbestos-related disease claim specialist solicitor Sylvia Phillips has settled the claim of a widow whose husband died following a diagnosis of mesothelioma. Mr H was in his late 50s when...
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The recent case of Patel v Patel demonstrates the legal considerations to be taken into account in funeral/burial disputes and how a court approaches these types of disputes. What does...
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External panel review into care provided by paediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital
Following a statement from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in February 2025, advising an external review had been commissioned into the care provided by one of the Trust’s paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, an update...
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Charlotte Vallins, a partner in Ashtons Legal’s Commercial Property team, recently advised conservation charity, Cambridge Past, Present & Future, in relation to an agreement completed with King’s College for the...
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