Lawyers
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Since July 2025, there have been changes in how the Court may deal with careless driving cases. This affects all drivers but may impact commercial drivers of lorries, vans, buses...
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Our Head of French Legal Services, Matthew Cameron, answers a common question about French property. Question: I am British and 81 years old. I have been divorced for nearly 40...
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Being asked to attend a police interview, whether under arrest or voluntarily, can feel intimidating. It’s important to understand what it means, what your rights are, and why having a...
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A response from Ashtons Legal, with Partner Natalie Cosgrove The Government has today announced 14 NHS Trusts that will be included in a new national maternity investigation, including three Trusts...
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Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, and more critically, the third biggest cancer killer, as many types are incurable. September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month...
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NHS England released its NHS Trust performance league tables this month, with many patients all over the country checking to see where their local hospital lies. Ranking at the bottom...
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Property ownership brings many rewards, but it can also present unexpected challenges. One of these is the issue of natural nuisances. Unlike noise or boundary disputes, which clearly arise from...
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Wednesday 10 September 2025 is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). WSPD was first set up in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, working in partnership with the World...
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The new regulation came into force on 4 May 2021 and places a strong emphasis on allowing individuals who meet the relevant eligibility criteria to apply for either a Breathing...
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Choosing the appropriate Enforcement option can be daunting and overwhelming. At Ashtons Legal, we understand how important it is to recover what you’re owed efficiently, fairly and with as little...
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Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd and Powell v Ludgate House Ltd [2025] EWHC 1724 (Ch) The High Court has handed down a landmark decision in Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd...
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I have seen a building project which interests me for a flat purchase ‘en plan‘. Are there risks involved in buying in this way? Purchasing property off-plan, or VEFA, can...
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