agriculture
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Where is your boundary? Who owns a hedge, a ditch, a boundary? Where is that footpath? All these are common issues in land ownership. Many have a new passion for...
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At Ashtons Legal, we saw a spike in footpath and public access enquiries at the beginning of lockdown. Harvest and post-harvest cultivation mean further chaos, as some paths are temporarily...
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Update – extended protection to commercial tenants and the Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic The Government has announced that it is extending the periods...
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As our farming clients continue to battle with circumstances well beyond their control (coronavirus, extreme weather conditions, flooding, reduced environmental payments as well as increased price uncertainty post Brexit), we...
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Whilst many of us enjoy walks in the countryside and other rural pursuits, not everyone is aware of the legalities in place over rural land. We often hear the term...
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A bone of contention for almost every landowner are public rights of way, particularly for those landowners who own land close to the urban fringe, or with development potential. Many...
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While we stood reviewing court paperwork in the middle of a field last week, my farmer client regarded two individuals walking their dogs past us. The walkers were taking advantage...
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If it’s grey and has a trunk then it’s probably an elephant – even if you call it a giraffe, a lion or a leopard. And so it is with...
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Ashtons Legal, in partnership with The Suffolk Agricultural Association (SAA) is calling for entries for its prestigious Best Alternative Land Enterprise (BALE) award, now in its 26th year. Open to...
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We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the Best Alternative Land Enterprise (BALE) Award in 2016. Organised by the Suffolk Agricultural Association and sponsored by Ashtons Legal Solicitors, the...
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We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the Best Alternative Land Enterprise (BALE) Award in 2015. Organised by the Suffolk Agricultural Association and sponsored by Ashtons Legal Solicitors, the...
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The hunt is on throughout East Anglia for the region’s best farming diversification initiatives. Whether they be wedding and event venues, holiday accommodation, food or drink enterprises, tourist attractions or,...
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