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On 1 July, the Government published its “implementation roadmap” for delivering the changes due under the Employment Rights Bill. The Bill is a significant piece of forthcoming legislation which forms...
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The Law Commission has released an interim update on proposed changes to business tenancies currently governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. These reforms could reshape how commercial landlords...
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The recent employment tribunal case of Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research Ltd ruled that sighing at a colleague may breach equality laws. Background to the case Mr R...
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Ashtons Legal LLP, an award-winning full-service law firm, is proud to announce its new partnership with Anglia Capital Group (ACG) as their official legal sponsor. This collaboration marks a significant...
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Our next spotlight is on Laura Hook, a Partner in our Insolvency and Restructuring team. What is your role at Ashtons? I am a Partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring...
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This article focuses on key clauses within franchise agreements and covers the sale of the business clause. Franchise agreements tend to be weighted slightly in favour of the franchisor, which...
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A franchise agreement is a document that outlines in legal terms how the franchisor/franchisee relationship works. The contents of a franchise agreement will vary depending upon the franchise system, but in...
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When the Employment Rights Bill comes into force, employers will be under a duty to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This will extend the...
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Our next spotlight is on Mohammed Haleem, a Solicitor in our Corporate and Commercial team. What is your role at Ashtons? I am a Corporate Solicitor, based in the Cambridge...
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A team from Ashtons Legal has assisted automotive firm A1 ADAS Group in their acquisition of calibration and vehicle diagnostic business Autocalibration. Established in 2022, Autocalibration offers on-site ADAS (Advanced...
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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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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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