Lawyers
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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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This week (Monday 18 May 2026 to Sunday 24 May 2026), we support action for brain injuries in a bid to raise awareness for those who have suffered a traumatic...
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Earlier this month, we had the privilege of attending the SCIL Conference 2026 with Blume stepping up as the head sponsor. Our own Sharon Allison, Chair of the SCIL Executive...
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Jeanette Dennis, Partner in our Agriculture team, has recently contributed to an article in Farmer’s Weekly discussing structural changes to farming businesses. You can read the full article here: Why...
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Suffering an accident at work can have consequences far beyond the initial injury. For some people, the impact is short-lived. For others, a workplace accident can affect their health, livelihood,...
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