News and Publications
A tale of two wills and two countries
Friday 16th November 2012The recent Court of Appeal case of Curati v Perdoni demonstrates difficulties which may result from making multiple wills in different countries and how some of those may be resolved with a little clarity when making a will. more...
Data Protection and Freedom of Information Update - November 2012
Thursday 15th November 2012Can the Collision Regulations apply to non-tidal waters?
Tuesday 13th November 2012A recent decision in the Admiralty Court has examined the navigational rules applicable to non-tidal waters and in particular, the way in which local byelaws should be interpreted, taking into account the wording and intended purpose behind the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea 1972, which are re-enacted as the Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collision) Regulations 1996, (the Collision Regulations). more...
Family Involvement in Clinical Decisions - Proposed Changes to the NHS Constitution
Friday 9th November 2012There has been recent controversy over the use of "do not resuscitate" (DNR) directives and the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) for terminally ill patients. This has led Norman Lamb, the Minister for Care Services, to announce proposals for changes to the NHS Constitution, which, he claims, will oblige health professionals to consult with family members before making care decisions. more...
New Partner joins law firm's Property Litigation team
Thursday 8th November 2012Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Property Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Ken Smith. more...
New Partner joins law firm's Marine team
Tuesday 6th November 2012Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Marine team further with the appointment of Partner Jonathan Sharp. more...
The contractual obligations of "due diligence" and "reasonable endeavours to procure" and repudiatory breach
Monday 5th November 2012The recent case of Ampurius Nu Homes Holdings v Telford Homes (Creekside) Ltd [2012] draws into focus the interpretation of the frequently used contractual phrases, "due diligence" and "reasonable endeavours to procure" in relation to the deliberate cessation of construction work due to funding difficulties. In the challenging economic climate there are few within the Construction Industry who would object to the statement that projects often run into funding problems. However, the consequences of intentionally ceasing work should be cautiously considered. more...
Chambers 2013 Rewards Ashfords' Continued Focus on Client Service and expansion of its Specialist Skills Base
Friday 2nd November 2012Ashfords LLP has further enhanced its reputation and client standing over the past year according to the latest 2013 Edition of Chambers, the highly respected reference bible for legal services throughout the UK, published today (2nd November). more...
