Ashfords LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Ashfords have some very talented lawyers with an ability to deal with a wide variety of work, a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Ashfords colleagues are always very friendly, treat all external colleagues with respect and patience no matter whom they are dealing with, and, never behave in a superior manner, regardless of their very obvious expertise.’

‘The team have excellent knowledge in relation to a very niche area, port and maritime law. They understand the relationship between the public and private sectors in this area and are able to provide clear and comprehensive advice.’

‘Ruth Yates and Lara Moore have been a pleasure to work with. They have detailed knowledge and expertise and are a pleasure to work with. They are very responsive, communicate effectively and consistently ensure a high level of client care.’

‘The team are responsive, and provide useful and pragmatic advice.’

‘Rory Suggett, Jon Groves and Ross Van de Velde all stand out.’

‘Pragmatic and practical in their approach to problem solving. Always taking a commercial approach to potential issues and providing their guidance.’

‘Rory Suggett and Ross Van de Velde are pragmatic and practical.’

‘An excellent understanding of dealing with multiple stakeholders when selling a business, both institutions and management/entrepreneurs. Experienced in private equity transactions.’

‘Jon Groves was excellent at being the day-to-day contact on our deal. He was able to explain complex legal issues succinctly, answer questions and also provide a very valuable overlay of both commercial and legal considerations.’

‘Always happy to discuss complex tax issues and offer practical advice. Some areas can be very technical and we find that other professionals do not have such a good grasp of the fundamentals and therefore can offer solutions that don’t work in practice or carry higher risk.’

‘I insist on seeing John Pindard because of clarity of thought and advice. Can also translate into layman’s terms for the uninitiated.’

‘John Pindard is forward-thinking, innovative, approachable and honest. He is also friendly, pro-active, and a practical thinker who offers pragmatic advice. He simplifies a complex area and gives advice that can go to the board without any internal translation. Fun to work with.’

‘This is a strong team who are able to respond to a diverse range of tax issues quickly and decisively.’

‘John Pindard is an exceptional talent with a wealth of experience whose primary objective is to find solutions, not create problems. The teams who work with him are incredibly supportive.’

‘Ashfords LLP is multi-disciplinary law firm and their cross department communication and teamwork has been invaluable to me and my business over the past year. Each team is very efficient and clearly the partners all echo the same message of customer services and quality of work. ’

‘They always make time for clients, and ensure work is executed to the highest of standards.’

‘I have worked with solicitors and law firms in the housing sector for over 20 years, and Ashfords have been without doubt the most prompt, responsive, and knowledgeable to date. They never fail to respond quickly, accurately, and providing great advice and insight. They make the legal parts of a project a pleasure.’

‘They all excel in putting law into plain English, keeping things simple, and working hard to help us achieve the outcomes we desire upon engaging them.’

‘I have found that with competitors emails and documents can be overly complex and filled with legal jargon, billings can be obfuscated, and individuals always busy and hard to get hold of. None of that happens with Ashfords, they make working with them a breeze and I would recommend them to anyone.’

‘Very commercial and understand how we operate and what is important to us.’

‘Ruth Yates is great to work with – she has grasped what is important to our organisation and raises issues that haven’t been considered previously.’

‘A highly professional yet friendly and down-to-earth team which dedicates time to really getting to know clients and supporting their objectives, including by undertaking fundraising and charity work.’

‘Hayley Marles is a delight to work with and very knowledgeable about her clients.’

‘The team are all very personable and down-to-earth, and give no-nonsense, easy to understand advice. Clients appreciate their straightforward and user-friendly approach.’

‘Lorna Hughes handled a complex case involving parallel proceedings in the County Court and Employment Tribunal. Lorna was on top of the key issues in the case, and the effect of having parallel proceedings. She dealt with a difficult opponent very well.’

‘Stephen Moore’s team is exceptional. They are among the best employment practitioners in Bristol and they have an impressive client list.’

‘Hayley Marles is an excellent employment lawyer. She’s down-to-earth and exercises good commercial judgment. Lorna Hughes is also a safe pair of hands for employment advice.’

‘Hayley Marles is very dedicated to her clients and has great knowledge of the charity sector. Knowledgeable on the law too.’

‘Hayley Marles is phenomenal. Each time I deal with her, it is always a great learning opportunity for me. It’s not just about giving me advice, it’s about expanding my employment law knowledge on whatever the issue is we’re dealing with.’

‘Personal service from a very capable firm that is arguably punching above its weight.’

‘Ian Manners takes the time to really understand our business and he feels like an extension of our own team when he is supporting us. Ian is skilful, strategic in his thinking and works collaboratively with his client. He is highly recommended by us.’

‘This team has established itself in the South West as the go-to firm for SME’s in the West Country. It has shown a particular understanding of the issues facing SME’s when facing a regulatory investigation and provides specific and focused advice to reflect the make-up of the organisation.’

‘Ian Manners is the lead partner and brings a wealth of experience to the firm. His down-to-earth manner makes him popular with clients, but he has the talent and expertise to make him a formidable adversary. A leading light in the South West.’

‘The Ashfords team is small and therefore they can offer a highly personalised service, which is of huge value in the highly pressurised and emotional cases inherent in health and safety work. They strive to fully understand the client’s needs and work tirelessly to ensure the most favourable outcome.’

‘Ian Manners is an excellent team leader. He exudes calm and thoughtful leadership in the most stressful of situations and always displays excellent judgment. You would always want him in your corner in any difficult case.’

‘Very client-centric approach. They ensure understanding of processes and contexts.’

‘Ian Manners, Zoe Hunt and Rhian Gravell were fantastic from start to finish. They took a holistic approach ensuring clients understand what is happening, what might happen next and why. Their client care was fantastic.’

‘Ed Hobbs is amazing – knows his product inside and out.’

‘First-rate banking team.’

‘Ed Hobbs has been a fantastic support to our business, working tirelessly for us when it has been required. His individual skill and knowledge have been invaluable and we highly value having a single point of contact who gives us the legal support we require. Ed is also strong at managing our expectations and delivering over and above his commitments.’

‘Ed Hobbs is fantastic – invaluable support for us, broad industry and technical knowledge, excellent technical skills, an approachable individual who really feels like one of the team and seeks to understand our business. He is there when we need him.’

‘The Insolvency and Corporate Recovery team has always been a great team to work with over the years and they are often one of the first firms that we think of when we need some legal advice. They are always willing to discuss potential matters and go above and beyond to help.’

‘Ashfords are a top-quality firm who have first rate partners and deal with clients in an efficient and timely manner.’

‘David Pomeroy is really excellent. He is able to deal with very complex and difficult cases and provide clear strategy and pathways that are commercial and efficient. He is great with clients and very commercial. A truly quality professional.’

‘Ashfords have an excellent reputation for cross-border insolvency work. They are very responsive to emergency situations which is critical in the insolvency matters they deal with for me.’

‘David Pomeroy is an excellent lawyer with a commercial approach to matters. David provides careful considered advice and always makes you feel that he has your best interests at the forefront.’

‘Ashfords are extremely knowledgeable in the Energy sector. Their advice is thorough and practical.’

‘I would have no hesitation in recommending Melissa George for her knowledge, practical advice and responsiveness. She works incredibly hard, making herself available at short notice and going above and beyond the usual level of client relations.’

‘Safe pair of hands with practical explanations.’

‘My questions were answered clearly and promptly with as little legal jargon as possible.’

‘Commercial and entrepreneurial experience coupled with deep understanding of relevant law. Also nice people who are open to general conversations.’

‘Attention-to-detail, ability to be both strong and polite, and ask the hard questions when it can be easy to acquiesce and move on. Generally very personable and approachable.’

‘A superb team with excellent communication and the client’s interest at the forefront of their working practice.’

‘My dealings with them have always been prompt, efficient and very easy.’

‘Frances Griffiths is very thorough, efficient and practical. She always keeps me informed of progress and is very timely.’

‘Ashfords provides advice which is clear and concise.’

‘The team at Ashfords are great when explaining things to us non-legal folk, they go through things in terms we can understand, and offer advice based on our needs and legal obligations.’

‘Kerry Morgan-Gould is a partner who is hugely experienced in this area.’

‘Ashfords excels at responding quickly to all new instructions and providing sound, pragmatic legal advice to charity clients at competitive rates.’

‘Kerry Morgan-Gould consistently provides excellent and well-reasoned advice to charities. She always keeps an eye on the PR sensitivities of litigation for charity clients, and she knows how to obtain the right result without undue antagonism of the other party. She impresses every single time with her calm and clear-sighted approach.’

‘Kerry Morgan-Gould is adept at getting straight to the heart of the issue and taking action, which makes her stand out in this field.’

‘Ashfords dealt with our charity matter in a timely fashion and provided regular updates.’

‘Kerry Morgan-Gould dealt with our charities matter, and gave us very good advice in a cost-efficient way.’

‘A top firm in the South West with genuine specialism in this area.’

‘A big regional firm that still values local private client work. Knowledgeable team who can provide advice at different levels.’

‘Michael Alden is very approachable and will find time to respond to all levels of enquiry. Good with private clients. High level knowledge and advice. Jonathan Hickman’s comprehensive knowledge of trust and tax law enables him to respond to a wide range of issues.’

‘The team at Ashfords covers every base. I can refer a client with quite simple requirements and know they will be offered the same courtesy and care as would be provided to a complex case.’

‘Every member of the Ashfords team is incredibly approachable and they are always happy to give guidance.’

‘Great team with strong knowledge of the sector, as well as having excellent client relationship skills.’

‘Jonathan Hickman has great knowledge and is excellent with clients.’

‘The team are generally very responsive, and provide fast pragmatic advice reasonable for a company of our size.’

‘Ashfords provide a committed team whenever I work with them. They’re in it for the long haul and want to see you through the project you’re working on. It’s been very reassuring having the same team work on my project from its inception until completion. Great working relationships have been formed and I look forward to continuing to work with Ashfords. ’

‘Lucy Woods, Ruth Yates, Laura Reeve and Katie Gwyther have been so helpful with my project. They take time to ensure legal terms are understood, they provide useful options as to the best option to take when making decisions.’

‘Very professional government practice team, excellent communication skills and focus on those points which are important to have client input on.’

‘The team is experienced and covers a wide range of specialisms. This provides clients with confidence over the advice being given. The team at Ashfords are open and prompt in their responses to requests and approach problems with a positive problem-solving attitude whilst being clear on any risks or concerns.’

‘Friendly, responsive and professional.’

‘Kate Topp is well-connected within the industry and this can help aid the legal drafting process because of her relationship with others. She is always on hand to provide advice, she is prompt in her responses and we approach her to act for us on a number of our key important acquisition projects because we trust her work and the approach that she takes.’

‘Ian Ramsay Tompkins provided a key role in helping to overcome an unregistered land issue within a tight timeframe. Ian’s investigative work including the review of historic mapping led to a swift resolution.’

‘Knowledge of the renewable energy sector is second to none.’

‘Stephen Humphreys is brilliant, efficient, effective, insightful and personable.’

‘The team is excellent.’

‘David Richardson offers clear advice, clear legal opinion and is also pragmatic in the face of land and planning battles that are inevitable in the industry. He offers clarity on what processes are correct and incorrect and how guidance and legislation does and doesn’t engage with specifics faced by landowners, consultants, developers etc. He does this in a professional way. David recognises and is capable of describing key points to those making the instruction or who need the advice.’

‘Knowledge of the renewable energy sector is second to none.’

‘Stephen Humphreys is brilliant, knowledgeable, strategic, impressive and personable.’

‘David Richardson and the rest of the team are very responsive and plugged into the wider real estate business as well as the latest legal and practical developments in planning and planning law.’

‘Excellent practice giving sound advice and very user-friendly professional staff.’

‘Approachable knowledgeable individuals with excellent reputation in the the land and planning market. Ashfords have always given a very personal service.’

‘A leading planning law practice.’

‘A good regional set that has an eye for detail and a willingness to push cases hard.’

‘One of the very best property litigation practices in the SW. Very large team with exceptional quality partners and associates in Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth. More than able to conduct heavyweight litigation. Great support from top to bottom and very nice lawyers to work with. Exceptional product.’

‘James Hemsley – a great partner who sees the bigger picture and follows the client’s desires to fruition. Sophie Michaelides – a very astute senior solicitor with a great eye for detail.’

‘Very good client care and dedication. Will go out of their way to help clients as well as making sure procedural matters are organised efficiently. Excellent team collaboration.’

‘A market-leading practice in the South West region, with a wide client base (nationwide), able to offer the expertise needed in any area of property/real estate litigation, with a team of bright and highly experienced lawyers.’

‘Robert Nicholson is a very bright lawyer; active and thoughtful; a sensible litigator, with great commercial nous; very easy to work with; efficient; committed to his cases; great communication skills; has built up a wide range of expertise, particularly across the commercial property sector.’

‘Warren Reid is another bright lawyer with a broad spectrum of experience in the sector and great ideas; a measured litigator, with great commercial nous; excellent client management and communication skills, including with less commercial clients in the public and housing sectors; very easy to work with.’

‘Sian Gibbon is very experienced in a broad range of property disputes, very good to deal with.’

‘The team has experience acting on various ‘sides’ of these transactions, giving them strong insight into what is/isn’t ‘on market’ and saving valuable time in negotiations and finalising documentation.’

‘They were pragmatic and commercial. Very available and supportive.’

‘Chris Dyson – lead partner – exceptional knowledge of his area and so much more pragmatic than many of the other lawyers I’ve had the misfortune of dealing with (eg anyone in DLAP’s corporate team!).’

‘Charlie Davies – great senior associate who shouldered a lot of the burden of the work and did so unflappably.’

‘The Ashford’s team have supported Iksuda’s growth in every aspect of providing corporate counsel. Iksuda has stayed connected throughout its development with Jocelyn Ormond who continues to build exceptional teams to support our needs. We have buy side experience of lawyers and always find the Ashford’s team to be fully considered and measured in their approach whilst providing guidance and advice as needed.’

‘We directly engage with the expertise provided by Charles Davies and Scott Preece, with Jocelyn Ormond in an oversight role. Their expertise, strategic thinking and engagement is exemplary and fully supports Iksuda’s needs – irrespective of the situation.’

‘The team stepped up during Christmas time in 2023 and supported the project with almost 1 week notice.’

‘Mark Manning and his team have been exceptional in supporting us. Very professional, and met the deadline.’

‘The team are excellent and able to display a real depth of industry knowledge.’

‘Broad, multi-disciplinary team with deep experience. If a matter strays outside the lines, they can call on significant expertise to make sure you get the advice you need.’

‘Rory Mac Neice has the ability to master vast quantities of complex information quickly and is highly effective.’

‘A strong team of commercial litigators.’

‘Rory Mac Neice is extremely savvy and an effective litigator.’

‘A strong team with considerable experience of bringing professional negligence claims across a range of disciplines.’

‘Rory Mac Neice is a true expert in professional negligence.’

‘Good experience and solid service to clients.’

‘Rory Mac Neice is exceptionally experienced. He is a very effective litigator.’

‘Victoria Bonnet is very good and experienced.’

‘The team is exceptional with a very high level of input and client care.’

‘They are very collaborative and think through every part of the process, strategising at every stage and encouraging discussion, dialogue and debate, so that tactical decisions are throughly thought through from every angle.’

‘Beyond its UK expertise, Ashfords has very good knowledge of cross-border matters, and demonstrates a pragmatic approach to dealing with such cases with a view to protecting the interests of clients.’

‘Ashfords is an effective team that knows the law well, and knows how to run an effective case in today’s litigation scene.’

‘James Crighton gives efficient and pragmatic advice.’

‘James Crighton is very bright, hard-working, and absolutely dedicated to his clients. He provides an exceptional level of client care.’

‘Ceris Fuller is a strong junior associate with a real eye for detail. She picks up on the points that win cases.’

‘Ceris Fuller is very knowledgeable, professional and calm in her approach, and ensures clients are aware of every eventuality.’

‘Unparalleled knowledge, excellent support across a broad range of charity law needs and responsive service at every stage. The development of individual case reviews have been incredibly supportive for internal reporting and decision making.’

‘Kerry Morgan-Gould provides exceptional advice and guidance. Her knowledge and experience provide outstanding levels of assurance for our staff and trustees.’

‘A brilliant team with the full range of abilities and expertise, and united in focusing on solutions for their clients. John Toth has huge experience and wisdom gained from it.’

‘Kerry Morgan-Gould is the consummate professional, clear and reassuring to her clients, and firm but courteous to the opposition. She will not overheat the dispute unnecessarily, but dials down the rhetoric and antagonism.’

‘Robert Horsey is immensely reliable with an understandably devoted client following. Barny Croft has gained the respect of peers and clients alike with his calm and measured approach to problems.’

‘Barny Croft is charming, conscientious and an absolute pleasure to work with. A man of huge integrity and talent.’

‘Our charity’s legacy administration team uses Ashfords, as they are good and reasonably priced. Kerry Morgan-Gould always tries to save costs when she can.’

‘A brilliant charities team based in the South West. Kerry Morgan-Gould is a leader in this field and is first rate.’

‘The practise has a a good appreciation of the practical application of commercial and legal frameworks, and has been very supportive in giving practical advice on key issues.’

‘Very happy with the assistance that is granted to us each time. Many thanks for all your support.’

‘Extreme thank you to Jessica Taylor. There is not enough stars to describe our gratitude for all help.’

‘Personal service and fast turn around time.’

‘Jessica Taylor and Tilly Traill are very knowledgeable and provide easy to understand advice in a practical way.’

‘We’ve never needed to look elsewhere as Ashfords always make themselves available, attend to all matters efficiently and effectively and are thoroughly enjoyable to work with.’

‘I’ve worked with Jessica Taylor over the last few years and I find her professionalism and personality inspiring. I wish there were so, so many more people in the construction industry like Jessica. It’s an absolute pleasure to deal with her every time.’ 

‘The individuals have been prepared to offer their considered advice, but also then to take instructions from the Client on how it wishes to interpret and apply that advice.’

‘The Ashfords insolvency team is relatively small yet somehow manages to punch way above its weight in insolvency litigation.’

‘Crispin Jones is commercially astute and is always on top of the detail.’

‘Crispin Jones has deep links with the London insolvency practitioner market – he is universally well known and well liked by all the top officeholders and is rewarded with leading mandates accordingly.’

‘Very experienced team based in the region, knowledgeable about M&A.’

‘The likes of Andrew Betteridge and Andy Young are good examples of the calibre of partners that they have.’

‘My experience was with two of the partners of the firm and it was their expertise in commercial and sustainability, their approachability and avoidance of legal jargon language that set them apart in my dealings.’

‘Brian Farrell and Kim Hawkins were the 2 people I have interaction with. Both have gone above and beyond to respond with commercially minded solutions to problems we’ve raised with them, protecting our business and reacting at short notice to support. Their professionalism and engaging style (very personable individuals) makes dealing with them easy and enjoyable, as well as trusting the solution/recommendation can be trusted.’

‘A very strong commercial litigation team, with plenty of experienced practitioners who provide unrivalled value for money.’

‘Andrew Perkins has a wealth of experience and impressive litigation strategy.’

‘There is an excellent balance amongst the team in terms of experience and more junior colleagues are evidently well-supported by their seniors.’

‘Ellen Parker is very thorough, sensible in her advice to clients and her instructions are always well-prepared.’

‘It has been great to work with Ellen Parker in particular. She provides excellent instructions and is very proactive. She is also extremely approachable and it has been a pleasure to work with her.’

‘The Exeter office of Ashfords is a very strong employment team, headed by Stephen Moore. They are an excellent choice for specialist advice on all areas of industrial relations and discrimination.’

‘They have good knowledge of employment law and a good client base.’

‘I have worked with Emily Bowden on a case recently and she was very thorough in her preparation.’

‘Excellent team. Professional, knowledgeable and provide clear and practical advice. There is always someone available to pick things up at short notice.’

‘Ashfords LLP provide a friendly and personal legal service.’

‘This practice distinguishes itself through its multidisciplinary team’s holistic approach, blending industry insight with innovative solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Clients benefit from the team’s diverse expertise, proactive problem-solving, and strategic thinking, fostering a collaborative partnership focused on achieving goals efficiently.’

‘The individuals I have the privilege to work with, particularly Kirsty Cooke, stand out due to their exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach. Kirsty’s standout quality lies in her ability to combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking, consistently delivering tailored solutions that exceed client expectations.’

‘They understand our business model, how we operate and what our priorities and challenges are. Anytime we need support, the team from Ashfords is quick to answer and extremely helpful.’

‘Kirsty Cooke has been very helpful in guiding us through the sponsorship application process as well as dealing with various queries we have had when applying for certificates of sponsorship for some of our managers.’

‘They have real expertise and experience in this area of law. They take a highly pragmatic approach, focusing on achieving excellent results for their clients. There is strength and depth across the team, with a number of strong practitioners at every level.’

‘Barny Croft is a tough litigator who works ceaselessly to get excellent results for his clients. I have recommended him on several occasions to clients who have always been impressed by his work on their behalf.

‘Whenever I’ve sought to address a query or introduce a potential client, I have consistently found a senior member of the team available to offer invaluable practical legal insights. Their guidance not only sheds light on the matter at hand but also provides clear recommendations on the most effective course of action.’

‘Hannah Brittain proves to be a significant asset to the team, demonstrating a remarkable ability to navigate through a myriad of complex legal issues. Barny Croft exhibits exceptional skills as well. Both possess the expertise to delve into the heart of any case at hand. Their advice is delivered with unparalleled clarity, instilling confidence in clients who appreciate their skillful approach. Having both Hannah and Barny in your corner is a strategic advantage that ensures top-notch legal support. ’

‘Barny Croft was brilliant, explained anything I did not understand, patient and always got back when I phoned. I felt reassured he was dealing with my complex case, best way possible & end result was satisfactory.’

‘London service and office and “golden circle” knowledge and expertise but west country pricing. Great cross discipline referral and connections where required within the firm. Cross skills approach to problem solving and well integrated responses’

‘Kerry Morgan-Gould is an outstanding practice leader and is backed up by first rate associates.’

‘All lawyers in the firm have an innate sense of where other skills are required both those within the firm and outside and their third party providers are well selected and well managedd throughout the process.’

‘Samantha Newton – very good judgment. Good manner with clients. Efficient and pragmatic advice. ’

‘Ashfords is an excellent family law practice with a great breadth of expertise, making them an automatic choice for finance work.’

‘Ashfords are collaborative, polite and helpful. They have the facilities to create brilliant bundles and to handle media evidence.’

‘Isobel Massey goes the extra mile for her clients and is extremely well prepared. She is very helpful for counsel and writes detailed and clear instructions, whilst also keeping counsel in the loop re bundles.’

‘Zoe Porter is very experienced and full of common sense. People like and trust her.’

‘Samantha Newton and Megan Prideaux are a formidable team who bring sound advice and empathy to their clients. ’

‘Zoe Porter leads a team of real experts who take a practical and pragmatic approach. They are straightforward to deal with and seek solutions.’

‘Samantha Newton is an experienced partner who is making her mark in Bristol. I have direct experience of her in relation to asset protection work and she knows her stuff. ’

‘Across the sector we work in, we are constantly faced with legal questions across land, planning, environmental permitting feedstock agreements and construction contracts. The multidisciplinary team at Ashfords work closely to ensure all areas are covered.’

‘Jonathan Croley has an industry leading, in-depth knowledge of how the renewables sector functions and is well placed to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes.’

‘Carl Thompson is very bright and a pleasure to work with; nothing is too much trouble. Kim Hawkins has a can-do attitude and is very commercially astute.’

‘The team has a lot of sector experience and as a client you get a lot of exposure to senior-level partners.’

‘Brian Farrell has a great level of sector knowledge and experience, as well as commercial negotiation skills and acumen.’

‘Commercial, dynamic and progressive. The team is adept at identifying what is really important to their clients and driving towards those objectives at speed. The ability to maintain momentum is a key asset from the client’s perspective and the Ashfords team demonstrates it in spades.’

‘Brian Farrell is the standout leader of the pack. His commercial mindset, dogged determination and legal skill make him a formidable partner on any matter.’

‘Carl Thompson is an expert in O&Ms and commercial contracts. He can be relied upon to find solutions and advise in non-legalese and in a way that the business guys can understand quickly. He grasps issues quickly and is very smart and experienced.’

‘Good commercial and knowledgeable team.’

‘Strong joined up approach within the commercial property team and within the firm. All done without any effort on my part and a seamless complete package by the firm.’

‘Main contact is Robin de Wreede. Our organisation has been absolutely and totally satisfied, and grateful for the most excellent customer service, the constant attention to detail and the unstinting dedication to getting the end result.’

‘Good understanding of all aspects our business and of the law pertaining to each. Practical advice and not afraid to tell us we are wrong but at the same time respectful of our position as the client. Critically, they are attuned to our approach to risk.’

‘James Heath leads the team and provides us with rock solid advice. He is practical, commercial and very approachable.’

‘Excellent service, it is all about getting deals done. You have to win both sides and be credible. We live in an ever more complex world, and it is so important to have advice that helps you navigate that.’

‘Michael Gay, he cares about achieving what we need as a business.’

‘A very strong team led by Robin de Wreede – highly responsive, communicates well in language understood by non-lawyers, excellent subject matter knowledge, comes up with really practical solutions, highly proactive and willing to take lead on behalf of client, excellent judgement.’

‘Breadth of knowledge, a pleasure to work with and bring real passion to what they do.’

‘Carl Thompson really does go above and beyond expectations and is a very safe pair of hands.’

‘The team at Ashfords work in a very collaborative manner. Having corresponded with a number of different departments it is clear that the communication between the differing departments is very joined up to ensure that they are fulfilling all the client’s needs.’

‘Laura Reeve has been exceptionally helpful and the level of service she has provided has exceeded other legal advisers I have worked with in the past. Laura’s approach is very pragmatic, and she provides very reasoned and commercially minded advice which greatly assists with firstly understanding the issue/risk in question and enables the client to make informed and considered decisions. No question/query is too insignificant for Laura and she always makes you feel valued.’

‘Prepared to act as our internal commercial team. Professional, consistent and responsive.’

‘This construction team is very diligent and helpful with finding solutions and focuses on client’s needs. Advice is clear in layman’s terms, highlighting risk that needs to be addressed.’

‘Laura Reeve in particular is extremely helpful and responds quickly with answers to questions even in tight turnaround timescales. Patience and understanding are shown when having to deal with internal governance process to give further instructions. Laura is still very helpful and supportive.’

‘Punches well above its weight in the sector. Great preparation work, excellent collegiate approach.’

‘Ashfords are very client focused, and provide sensible and practical advice to ensure the client receives the most satisfactory and cost effective outcome.’

‘Zoe McGovern – very detail focused lawyer who provides sensible advice.’

‘I find Ashfords as a firm to be totally approachable, friendly, customer orientated, pragmatic, and always available to help.’

‘Every one of Ashfords’ lawyers have an excellent attitude, unstinting customer care ethos, a genuine desire to help, always sensible and pragmatic.’

‘Carl Steele is responsive and tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.’

‘Clare Jackman provides an excellent and knowledgeable service.’

‘They are very responsive and always deliver quality services. This is much appreciated.’

‘Clare Jackman is business oriented and perfectly knows the UK trademark practice. She always finds a satisfactory alternative solution, if the direction taken by the client is not the right one.’

‘Ashfords represents a quality IP practice.’

‘They are responsive, and provide extremely pragmatic advice.’

‘They are commercially minded, delivering legal information in a way that explores its business application and practicality. A friendly, flexible and approachable team that will tackle and own any challenge you give them.’

‘Chris Dyson is an excellent partner. He is my first call on all matters legal across a range of issues. He is a great guy to deal with and his advice is first rate.’

‘Suzie Miles is very commercially minded, using her extensive knowledge of the law to convey information in a way that has supported our product features development and commercial opportunities.’

‘The team is very responsive and takes the time to explain their reasoning which is helpful for a small business. They are also very transparent in terms of billing and how much time they will need. They also provide some “free” advice from time to time which is rare with legal firms.’

‘Charlotte Kingman is great. I know I can have a discussion with her about our difficulties and she always recommends the best path to take. She works efficiently and is on top of things. She is just great to work with really.’

‘Their knowledge of the IT and telecom industry is very good and how they apply it in practice.’

‘Suzie Miles understand the client need and the business of the clients, which makes it much more easy to apply the legal framework.’

‘Brett Lambe consistently delivers strong advice, which comes with full explanation in layman’s terms when encountering more complex legal aspects. Such explanations are vital to help us understand the commercial consequences inherent in contract negotiations. True partnership.’

‘Leaders in the field, with highly knowledgeable and skilful lawyers offering quality advice.’

‘Rory Mac Neice is an outstanding lawyer and instructing solicitor. He is the best lawyer in the country for racing. He knows more about that sport than any other, including the BHA and its disciplinary panel.’

‘Rory Mac Neice is without peer in the horse racing sector. He is an exceptional sports lawyer with vast experience and ability.’

‘We value the in-depth knowledge of their subject combined with their vast experience of process and procedure.’

‘Rory Mac Neice continues to set the standard others should aspire to. His incredible knowledge and work rate should be a benchmark for all. His attention to detail, empathy with the client and passion for his profession, especially in the sport of horse racing, is impressive. His support knows no bounds.’

‘Lara Moore has unparalleled knowledge of UK port and harbour legislation.’

‘Efficient, thorough, knowledgeable, accessible and reasonable on costs.’

‘Lara Moore is excellent, practical, hard working, loyal and fair with clients.’

‘Lara Moore has in-depth knowledge of the subject area and her advice is provided in a practical, timely and clear manner. She has significant experience in dealing with matters such as Harbour Revision Orders and has provided excellent advice in connection with the operation and regeneration of harbours generally.’

‘Outstanding knowledge of UK harbour legislation.’

‘I haven’t used another firm for maritime as Ashfords are the best at what they do.’

‘Lara Moore is the leading ports and harbour lawyer in the country, she is concise, commercial and her industry knowledge is exceptional. Tommy Fox is approachable, knowledgable and responsive with a real industry interest.’

‘Specialist industry knowledge and experience relating to maritime and ports specifically. The team are helpful, approachable and able to share experiences to provide comfort and assurance when required. The team have established relationships with regulators and make the processes simple and understandable for all from colleagues to board executives.’