Personal legal services at our Cambridge office
Residential conveyancing
Our CQS-accredited residential conveyancing solicitors in Cambridge help you buy, sell, or remortgage your home, keeping you informed at every stage with no unwelcome surprises along the way.
Family law
Family legal matters can be among the most emotionally difficult challenges you will face. Our family law solicitors in Cambridge advise on divorce and separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children, and domestic abuse matters with genuine sensitivity.
Wills
A well-drafted Will is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Our Wills solicitors in Cambridge take time to understand your full circumstances and make sure your wishes are clearly and robustly recorded.
Probate
Probate is the legal process of administering an estate after someone dies. Our Cambridge team guides executors and administrators through every step, handling the formalities so the estate can be distributed as smoothly as possible.
Powers of attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows a trusted person to manage your affairs if you become unable to do so yourself. We advise on both property and financial affairs LPAs and health and welfare LPAs; find out more on our powers of attorney page.
Tax and trusts
Our tax and trusts solicitors in Cambridge help you manage and protect your assets through tax-efficient planning and robust trust structures, working closely with you and your financial advisers.
Inheritance tax planning
We help you understand what inheritance tax your estate may be liable for and identify the inheritance tax planning strategies that could reduce that liability, giving your family the best possible start.
Inheritance disputes
Our inheritance disputes solicitors in Cambridge help individuals and families reach a resolution as efficiently and sensitively as possible, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Contesting a Will
If you believe a Will does not reflect the true intentions of the person who made it, or that you have been unfairly excluded, we can advise you plainly on your options. Find out more about contesting a Will and how we approach these cases.
Dispute resolution
Our dispute resolution solicitors in Cambridge always look first for a practical resolution that avoids unnecessary cost and delay, using negotiation, mediation, and litigation where needed.
Ashtons Mediation
Ashtons Mediation is our dedicated mediation service, offering a faster and more cost-effective route to resolution than formal court proceedings through our accredited mediators.
Personal injury
We act on a no-win, no-fee basis in most cases, meaning you pay nothing if your claim is unsuccessful. Our personal injury solicitors in Cambridge handle road traffic accidents, accidents at work, asbestos diseases, brain injury, amputation and complex catastrophic spinal injury claims.
Medical negligence
We understand that pursuing a medical negligence claim is a significant step, and we approach every case with seriousness and compassion. Our medical negligence solicitors in Cambridge act on a no-win, no-fee basis in most cases and will give you an honest assessment of your prospects from the outset.
Professional negligence claims
If poor advice from a solicitor, accountant, or financial adviser has caused you a financial loss, our professional negligence solicitors assess your position clearly and act decisively to recover what you have lost.
Employment law
Our employment law solicitors in Cambridge advise employees on unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, and settlement agreements, giving you a clear picture of your rights and the most practical course of action.
Court of Protection
When a loved one loses mental capacity, the process can feel overwhelming at an already distressing time. Our Court of Protection solicitors in Cambridge guide families through applying to the specialist court that oversees decisions for people who lack capacity, at every step.
Care home funding
The rules around who pays for residential or nursing care are complex and can have a significant financial impact on families. We advise on care home funding, explaining local authority financial assessments and the options available to you.
Coroner’s inquests
Our coroner’s inquest solicitors support bereaved families with genuine compassion when a loved one dies in unexpected or unexplained circumstances, helping you understand your rights and what to expect at each stage.
French legal services
Ashtons Legal is one of the few UK firms with a dedicated French legal services team. If you own property in France or have French inheritance matters to resolve, our specialists work in both English and French.
Planning law
We advise individuals on planning law matters affecting their home or land, including applications, appeals, and challenges to developments that affect your property.
Private criminal defence
Our private criminal defence solicitors represent individuals at every stage of a criminal investigation or prosecution, from police interview through to trial, providing clear advice and robust representation throughout.
Business legal services at our Cambridge office
Commercial property
Our commercial property solicitors in Cambridge advise businesses of all sizes on acquisitions, disposals, leases, and property management, taking a practical, commercially focused approach to complete transactions efficiently.
Commercial property disputes
Our commercial property disputes team moves quickly to protect your position when disagreements arise over leases, boundaries, or title, seeking resolution through negotiation where possible and litigation where necessary.
Construction law
Our construction law solicitors advise developers, contractors, subcontractors, and employers on contracts, procurement, adjudication, and disputes throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Planning
We advise businesses, landowners, and developers on planning applications, appeals, judicial review, and planning agreements, providing clear, strategic advice at every stage.
Corporate and commercial
Our corporate and commercial solicitors in Cambridge advise on company formations, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and day-to-day commercial contracts, aiming to add genuine commercial value.
Mergers and acquisitions
We manage mergers and acquisitions from due diligence through to completion, advising buyers, sellers, and management teams with a practical, deal-focused approach.
Owner-managed business and family business
Our owner-managed and family business solicitors understand the distinct pressures of running a business of your own, advising on structure, succession, shareholder agreements, and day-to-day commercial challenges.
Banking and finance
Our banking and finance solicitors advise businesses on lending arrangements, security structures, and more complex financing transactions, working with lenders and borrowers to get deals structured clearly and completed on time.
Corporate recovery and insolvency
Early advice can make a significant difference when a business faces financial difficulty. Our corporate recovery and insolvency team works with directors, creditors, and insolvency practitioners to find practical solutions.
Debt recovery
We pursue commercial debt recovery efficiently and cost-effectively, using the most appropriate legal tools to recover what is rightfully yours as promptly as possible.
Employment law for employers
Our employment law solicitors in Cambridge advise employers on contracts, disciplinary and grievance processes, TUPE transfers (the rules protecting employees when a business changes hands), redundancy, and employment tribunal defence.
Business immigration
We advise on business immigration, helping you recruit and retain international talent while maintaining full right-to-work compliance, including sponsor licences and visa applications.
Commercial dispute resolution
Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors in Cambridge resolve business conflicts as efficiently as possible, through negotiation and mediation wherever practical, and litigation when necessary.
Agriculture and estates
Our agriculture and estates team advises landowners, farmers, and rural businesses across Cambridgeshire on farm tenancies, succession planning, estate management, and rural diversification.
Rural energy
We advise landowners and developers on rural energy and renewable energy projects on agricultural land, including wind and solar schemes, helping you negotiate option agreements and navigate the planning framework.
Care homes
We act for care home operators on regulatory, property, and operational matters. Find out more about our care homes legal services and how our Cambridge team can support your business.
Social housing
We advise social housing providers on development, governance, asset management, and the legal issues that arise from managing housing stock at scale.
Education
Our education law solicitors in Cambridge advise schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, and higher education institutions on governance, employment, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
Veterinary lawyers
Our veterinary lawyers act for veterinary practices on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and partnership structures, with clear, practical advice tailored to the realities of running a veterinary business.
Road transport
We advise businesses in the road transport sector on operator licensing, commercial arrangements, and regulatory compliance, helping you maintain compliance and respond effectively to any challenges from the Traffic Commissioner.
Regulatory law
We advise businesses on regulatory law across a range of sectors, helping you understand your obligations, manage risk, and respond to enforcement action or investigations.
GDPR and data protection
We advise on GDPR and data protection compliance, helping businesses put the right policies and procedures in place and respond quickly to data breaches or regulatory investigations.
Business and white collar crime
We advise businesses and individuals facing investigations relating to serious fraud, financial crime, bribery, and other white collar crime matters, providing clear, strategic advice at every stage of the regulatory and criminal process.
Franchising
Our franchising solicitors advise both franchisors and franchisees at every stage, from drafting and reviewing franchise agreements through to managing disputes and exits.
Commercial agents
We advise commercial agents on agency agreements, termination rights, and compensation or indemnity claims under the Commercial Agents Regulations, giving you a clear picture of your legal position.
In-house lawyer service
Our in-house lawyer service provides experienced solicitors on a flexible, retained, or project basis, offering a cost-effective way to access high-quality legal support without the cost of a permanent hire.
Coroner’s inquests for organisations
When a workplace death or serious incident triggers a coroner’s inquest, businesses need specialist support from the very beginning. We advise employers and care providers on their responsibilities and represent their interests throughout; find out more about our coroner’s inquests service for organisations.
Local resources
Cambridge County Court and Family Court
Cambridge County Court and Family Court deals with matters including divorce, childcare arrangements and High Court cases.
Citizens Advice Cambridge and District
Citizens Advice Cambridge and District offers free, confidential, and impartial advice on straightforward legal issues.
How to reach our solicitors in Cambridge
Reach us by car
Parking is available at our Cambridge office.
Reach us by bus
There are several bus stops within walking distance of our Cambridge office, including on Napier Street.
Reach us by train
Our Cambridge office is around a 10-minute drive from both Cambridge Train Station and Cambridge North Train Station.
Plan your journey
If you are considering visiting our Cambridge office, you can plan your journey here.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that our services are accessible to everyone, including those who may need disabled access. If you require assistance or special accommodations, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us in advance of your visit.
Get in touch with our solicitors in Cambridge
Our solicitors in Cambridge are ready to help with whatever you are facing. Call us on 01223 363111, email enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk, or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you shortly.
