Irell & Manella LLP

Matt Ashley focuses his practice on high-stakes business litigation. With experience handling a wide array of highly complex matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, he counsels and represents clients in regard to contract and partnership disputes, real estate, unfair competition and antitrust law, insurance, intellectual property and trade secrets, business torts, securities fraud, and class actions, among others. Matt was recognized by the Daily Journal as having secured one of the top defense verdicts in California in 2021.

Matt represents clients at all stages of the business life cycle, from pre-IPO private companies to receivers of bankrupt organizations. Clients appreciate his deep knowledge and analytical approach to each case as well as his ability to streamline and demystify complex issues. Matt works closely with his clients, keeping them informed about strategic developments at every stage of the litigation process. He approaches every matter as though it will go to trial, although he has also negotiated highly favorable settlements, often including complex insurance and tax components.