Insights
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The courts are increasingly encouraging organisations with commercial disputes to resolve their differences by Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This can take the form of an independent assessment, joint settlement meeting or mediation....
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Ashtons Legal has recently advised the TaxAssist Direct Group Limited on what is believed to be the UK’s first ever franchisee-assisted management buyout. TaxAssist Accountants – the national accountancy network...
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When we are out and about at agricultural shows and on farm walks we often talk to people about what has been happening in their family or what the future...
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For many, the sale of a business is a once in a lifetime experience, which means it is important to get it right, made harder by the process being unfamiliar. Whether...
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‘Whistle-blowing is crucial’ says Hodge Watch The treatment of employees in public services who have raised concerns about wrongdoing has often been “shocking”, a group of MPs has said. The...
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Many employers will be familiar with the scenario in which they offer a job to someone, only to then find out that they no longer have a need to take...
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Ashtons Legal supports CABs as they raise awareness locally of the effects of legal aid changes on those who need advice Ashtons Legal was proud to co-sponsor a debate in...
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Addenbrooke’s Hospital is at the heart of a legal challenge over their ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ policy. The family of Janet Tracey, who died in March 2011 are seeking a national...
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UK business was given a helping hand in last week’s budget, with a package of measures designed to stimulate the economy. This year’s Spring budget was made against a radically...
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According to HSBC’s most recent email report published by Mark Beresford-Smith, in the short term we don’t need to get anxious about the supply of cereals and course grains. But...
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Ashtons Legal was delighted to host its inaugural charity treasure hunt in Cambridge last night. 23 teams from a range of local firms and organisations took part to raise funds...
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Have you made a Will? Is your current Will up-to-date? Ashtons Legal is encouraging people to make 2014 the year they finally get round to making a Will. Our Wills...
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