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SANDs Awareness Week highlights the reality of baby loss in the UK. It is a way to encourage open conversations, greater understanding, and stronger support for those affected. It also...
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If you think something has gone wrong with the medical care provided to you or your loved one, the first step is to understand what happened. You can complain, request...
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Facing a motoring offence is stressful enough without worrying about an open-ended legal bill. At Ashtons Legal, we offer an offering of fixed fees in the range of £1,500 –...
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The Government’s June 2026 consultation proposes new rights for cohabitants on separation and inheritance, plus clearer rules for divorcing couples. However, nothing has changed yet. The ‘common law marriage’ myth...
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In England and Wales, many medical negligence claims can be funded on a no win no fee basis, including cases involving surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis. It does not...
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Under sections 994 to 999 of the Companies Act 2006, shareholders may petition the court where the company’s affairs have been, or are being, conducted in a manner that is...
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In most cases, you may be eligible to claim asbestos compensation if you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related condition and can link it to exposure at work, even if this...
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The European Commission has published important clarifications regarding France’s controversial amendments to its inheritance law, offering some reassurance to British nationals who own property or assets in France. However, whilst...
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This article has been produced following the second session of the Ashtons Legal and Chadwicks Wealth ‘Strategic Exit Programme’ series, which explores how business owners can better prepare for succession, sale,...
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Truman v SPL Powerlines UK Ltd and others [2026] EAT 54 highlights the legal risks of applying a blanket approach to positive drug test...
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Probate is the legal process that gives you the authority to collect a deceased person’s assets, settle their debts, and distribute what remains to beneficiaries. Most straightforward estates can be...
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Fixed-term contracts are widely used across many sectors to support temporary staffing needs, project-based work, and cover during periods of absence. Although these arrangements provide flexibility for both employers and...
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