News for Individuals
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A look at the differences between English and French law concerning adoption and whether the child can obtain nationality through the process. Question I have dual (French/British) nationality. Would it...
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When someone dies as a result of medical negligence, a claim can be brought on behalf of the deceased’s estate for your loss and for any pain and suffering that...
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Cauda equina syndrome is a rare, but extremely serious medical condition which requires urgent treatment in order to potentially avoid significant injury or disability. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when nerves...
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A multidisciplinary team from Ashtons Legal has recently advised Camgrain Stores Limited in relation to their involvement in a new multi-million pound, state of the art, oat processing plant in...
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It is not enough simply to establish that a medical professional has breached their duty of care and acted negligently to succeed in a claim for medical negligence. To succeed...
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An inquest is opened by a coroner if there are reasons to believe someone has passed away from something other than natural causes. What is the purpose of the inquest?...
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We are delighted to announce that Ashtons Legal’s top tier Personal Injury team and Medical Negligence team have once again been shortlisted for ‘Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year’ at...
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Disclosure is a key element of a litigious dispute and failing to comply with the Civil Procedure Rules can create quite the headache. This Article will focus on explaining the...
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French reserved heirship is a mechanism that has been enshrined in French inheritance law since Napoleonic times and is intended to protect close family members, and in particular children on...
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Securing sole ownership of a house in France from an ex Question I bought a house with my ex-partner in 2004. Most of the money was mine – €46,000. We...
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Disputes can arise between co-owners and cohabitees of properties such as unmarried couples, friends, or family. There are a number of circumstances where disputes can arise between cohabitees/co-owners of a...
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Householders spending more time at home and in their gardens during the Covid-19 pandemic is fuelling a rise in boundary disputes as infrequent niggles have translated into nagging complaints, with...
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