Insights
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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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Heslop & Platt answers a reader query on the steps to take when the notaire you are working with is not communicating effectively. Question We want to sell our house...
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The Prime Minister has unveiled his plans for the easing of lockdown restrictions on 19 July. He has confirmed that the legal restrictions will be lifted, but he expects individuals...
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Martyn Hayward, an asbestos-related disease claim specialist solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a six-figure settlement for the widow of a man who sadly lost his battle with mesothelioma having...
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The current and critical HGV driver shortage has triggered a relaxation in the EU Drivers’ Hours Rules for HGV drivers. The Government is seeking to address this problem that it...
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Misrepresentation can occur in property transactions where the seller makes an inaccurate statement about the condition of the property. When purchasing a property, a buyer is reliant on certain information...
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An insecure load can have tragic consequences. It may injure or even kill other road users. Similarly, a driver can even be hurt if a load shifts internally e.g. where...
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The Government has produced an annex to supplement the code of practice to be used by commercial tenants and landlords in discussions about rent, rent arrears and on-going lease terms....
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Paralegal and Trainee Legal Executive, Antonia Ridley, gives an insight into the work of the French Legal Services team and explores balancing home-study with full-time work. Working as a Paralegal...
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The new rules on witness statements came into force on 6 April 2021. The Civil Procedure Rules Committee has established a new set of rules about how to prepare trial...
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Ashtons’ Alice Trainor gives an insight into the new Debt Respite scheme. In the past we have helped a number of farmers and landowners diversify and let out sections of...
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A multidisciplinary team from Ashtons Legal have recently assisted leading local insurance broker, Ryan Insurance (Ryan’s), and their Chairman Tim Ryan in the sale of the business to London-based insurance...
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