Fiona Stuart > Ashtons Legal > Norwich, England > Lawyer Profile

Ashtons Legal has ‘a very good commercial litigation offering, with particular experience in franchising disputes‘, and that expertise is largely centred on its Norwich office, where lead partner and qualified barrister Tom Bailey resides. Bailey, who is ‘very focused and relaxed, and explains legal points clearly and concisely‘, predominantly acts in the higher courts in complex and high-value cases for listed and non-listed companies, individuals and public bodies. His recent work includes a £4.5m breach of contract dispute. Insolvency and restructuring partner Fiona Stuart also handles high-profile contentious matters.

Ashtons Legal‘s insolvency practice is ‘a small but very strong team, with excellent insolvency knowledge and brilliant client relationship management‘. Practice head and qualified IP Fiona Stuart in Norwich is ‘highly experienced with a commercial and strategic perspective‘. She recently worked with associate Alice Trainor to assist McTear Williams and Wood with the pre-pack sale of vegan burger chain The Vurger Co Ltd.  Senior associate Ina Beurich is ‘calm, measured and insightful in contentious matters‘. Litigator Michael Frape in Cambridge plays key role in contentious matters.