England - East Anglia • Dispute resolution
Ashtons Legal
Ashtons Legal‘s Norwich office is a key hub for the firm’s broader regional litigation practice. The team’s practitioners are involved in high-value franchising disputes across the UK, as well as a growing number of general commercial disputes. Lead partner and qualified barrister Tom Bailey is regarded as ’highly competent, approachable and good on his feet under pressure‘. The team is noted as advising the client in a way that ’builds a solid relationship’ with them, and for its ability ‘to achieve the the right outcome in the right way'.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Ashtons listen and absorb the views of the client and ask the right questions.'
'They advise and involve the client to build a solid relationship to achieve the the right outcome in the right way, even if it means revisiting strategy or direction in complex technical disputes.'
'Ashtons proved happy to negotiate within the acceptable framework fee structures.’
‘Tom Bailey is highly competent, approachable and good on his feet under pressure. He is able to explain things in simple terms if required. He has strong attention-to-detail and is a great strategic thinker. Sam Lees is highly proactive and knowledgeable.’
'I am impressed by their professionalism and high-level of engagement.'
'Tom Bailey was particularly engaged and impressive in his preparation of our case. On top of that, he is a thoroughly lovely individual.'
Key clients
- CeX
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Limited
- Signs Express Limited
- Bubbleology
Work highlights
- Representing an agricultural sector client in dispute valued at £30m regarding supply, transportation and storage issues.
- Advising on a claim worth £4.5m on behalf of the client involving a breach of contract following the installation of faulty safety equipment in offshore locations.
- Representing a national brand-leading franchisor in a claim worth £2m in proceedings involving the termination of two large franchisee outlets, and enforcing the terms of the settlement agreement achieved in the first proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Bailey