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Navigating co-parenting during the summer holidays can be tricky, but with a bit of planning and clear communication, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable break for everyone. Shannen Roberts, in our Family team, shares some tips to help: ashtonslegal.co.uk/insights/news-… #FamilyLaw

July 2025 is Group B Strep Awareness Month, to raise awareness of the infection, which can be deadly to newborns and the leading cause of meningitis in babies up to three months old. Ali Masterson outlines the signs and symptoms to be aware of: bit.ly/4lFYBMA

Amazing client feedback for Tom Bailey, Head of our Dispute Resolution team! "He is by far the best there is in his field," says his client. Find out how Tom and our Dispute Resolution team can assist you and your business: bit.ly/4jeYh5Z

Great #feedback for Kirsteen Durrant, Partner in our Dispute Resolution team! Kirsteen's clients appreciated her "straightforward approach and dogged determination". To find out more about how our #DisputeResolution team can help you, click here: bit.ly/3Q01U38

When purchasing property, most people expect that the title register will provide a complete picture. However, not all rights connected to a piece of land are visible on the register. Annabel Mayer highlights what to look out for: bit.ly/3GBRnKp

Amazing #feedback for Leah Newcombe in our Dispute Resolution team! Leah's clients were "impressed with the way she handled the case". Click here to find out more about our #DisputeResolution team: bit.ly/3Q01U38

Huge congratulations to @Fleximize, who won the 'Employer of the Year' award at last night's @EADT24 Business #EADTBusinessAwards! 🎉📷

Good luck to all the finalists at tonight's #Suffolk Business Awards - especially to those in Ashtons sponsored category 'Employer of the Year'! We're excited to find out the winners! bit.ly/4kvKvfE #eadtbusinessawards

Highlights from our #Ipswich charity treasure hunt—£2,400 raised for Ashtons Charity! Funds will support @foodcycle Cambridge, @YLvsCancer, @YMCANorfolk , @StElizabethHosp and Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Thanks to all who joined! 💛 #CharityEvent

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill includes reforms for compensation under compulsory purchase orders without the direct agreement of the landowner. Claire Barritt looks at what this might mean for landowners and farmers: bit.ly/44lD0mF

Thank you to @AshtonsLegal and @HandelsbankenUK for hosting this mornings Bury Professionals Networking Breakfast. A brilliant talk by Susan McGregor from Bury Child Contact Centre #Networking #BuryProfessionals

When enforcing a judgment debt, obtaining a charging order is a powerful step; however, ensuring it is properly protected on the title is equally important. Annabel Mayer highlights the next steps: bit.ly/4lxzR8T

Problems can arise when a thin strip of land, between the registered title and a highway or stream, appears unregistered. One potential legal remedy lies in the legal presumption known as “ad medium filum”. Learn more in Annabel Mayer's latest article: bit.ly/4evevXB

Spotlight on the team… Karen brings over 30 years’ experience at Ashtons Legal to her role as our #ClinicalNegligence Client Liaison Officer. Her kind and compassionate approach is invaluable as clients’ first point of contact within the team. ashtonslegal.co.uk/our-people/kar…

Ali Masterson, Trainee Legal Executive with the Medical Negligence Team, has obtained a settlement for the family of Mrs G, who sadly died following a failure to remove a cap from a nephrostomy tube, which was not identified for 3 days: bit.ly/4l6gSCq

On 1 July, the Government launched a full review into parental leave and pay. The review aims to examine all types of leave, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave. Jessica Piper highlights what these changes will mean for businesses:bit.ly/4kmR3wZ

A push for reforming the UK’s paternity leave system is gathering pace. This calls for bold, evidence-based change to create a fairer and more functional approach to family leave. Kathryn Knight, an HR consultant, explores what this means:bit.ly/4keZPgf #UKEmpLaw