Lawyers
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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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Ashtons Legal is pleased to announce the promotion of five colleagues from within the firm, including two new senior associates and three new associates. Penny Tilmouth and Alice Trainor have...
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Our French Legal expert, Matthew Cameron, explains the options for those with properties in both France and England in our Q&A below. “We live in England and have a house...
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An orthopaedic consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been suspended following a review that identified substandard treatment affecting nine paediatric patients. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has since initiated...
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A straightforward guide for Claimants in England and Wales What Does Compensation Cover? Personal injury claim compensation in England and Wales can cover a wide range of losses and expenses....
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Many people diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses today were exposed at work decades ago, often without knowing it at the time. Shipyards, construction sites, power stations, schools and hospitals are repeatedly...
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Pamela Ayodele Festous died on 21 March 2020. She had seven children: the three claimants, her son Cameron, and three children who had been given up for adoption in the...
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Most personal injury claims in England and Wales can last anywhere between several months and a few years. The timeline will depend on a mix of factors, including the type...
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HM Government is consulting on potential wide-ranging changes to road traffic laws until 11 May 2026. It is reviewing many offences, powers and procedures, including: drink and drug driving not...
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Graham Heywood, a member of the Ashtons specialist personal injury claim team, has recently settled the claim of Mr G, an HGV driver in his early 60s. Mr G was...
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The Fair Work Agency, a new enforcement body for certain employment rights, was established on 7 April 2026. The Fair Work Agency will consolidate a number of existing enforcement functions,...
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