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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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Amanda Cavanagh has achieved a five-figure settlement for a man who suffered sight loss following a delayed referral. Amanda acted for Mr K, who was living with diabetes and required...
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From 6 April 2026, reforms announced in the 2025 Budget have expanded eligibility for Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes. What is an EMI scheme? An EMI scheme is a government-backed...
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Amanda Cavanagh has achieved a five-figure settlement for Mr F, who was administered the wrong injection in A&E. Mr F attended A&E on 12 September 2023 with urethral bleeding following...
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If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, a no win, no fee agreement can often let you bring a personal injury claim without paying legal fees upfront....
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The Emerging Companies team at Ashtons has advised Norwich safeguarding start-up Aidos on its seed funding round. Aidos is a fast-growing safeguarding technology that makes children and teachers in photos...
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This article has been produced following the first session of the Ashtons Legal and Chadwicks Wealth ‘Strategic Exit Programme’ series, which explores how business owners can better prepare for succession,...
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