Ashley James Allton

SRA-regulated solicitor

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SRA-regulated solicitor, conditions apply

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SRA-regulated lawyer, conditions apply

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SRA-regulated firm, conditions apply

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SRA-regulated firm, conditions apply

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Closing

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Closed

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SRA-regulated freelance

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SRA-regulated freelance

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Closed down by the SRA

Closing

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SRA-regulated solicitor

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representing you in court
running your court case
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Authorisation: Admitted on 02/11/1992. Annual practising certificate from 01/11/2020.
Type of lawyer: Solicitor
Regulator: Solicitors Regulation Authority
SRA number: 156994
Regulatory record: No decisions published. Read our decision publication policy.

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Ashley James Allton

Where this person works

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This person's regulatory record