England - London • Dispute resolution
Ashfords LLP
Ashfords LLP's commercial litigation practice covers contract disputes, emergency relief, contempt of court proceedings, fraud, asset and tracing claims, and company and partnership disputes. Other key areas range from claims against company directors, to cross-border disputes, defamation, professional negligence claims, and debt recovery and enforcement matters. The principal figures are London office head James Crighton, who is 'always thinking strategically'; Exeter-based commercial disputes head Andrew Perkins; and technology and sports disputes expert Rory Mac Neice in Bristol.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is able to respond to instructions really quickly, always with the goal of achieving the very best outcome for the client.'
'All the solicitors are available, on top of the papers and issues, and uniformly pleasant to deal with.’
‘James Crighton stands out because he is really engaged in his matters, on top of all the detail, and always thinking strategically. He manages clients really well and is a pleasure to deal with.’
Key clients
- iiB Group Holdings
- Fontaine
- Douglas & Gordon
- Slater & Gordon No
- Betterstyle International
- Hardis Group
- CognitionX
- Voilerie du Sud Ouest
Work highlights
- Defended Samuel Watson against a claim for fraud and conspiracy, which was valued at over £100m, and was brought by multiple claimants (including Voltaire Capital Holdings).
- Defended Eric Watson in Kea Investments Ltd v Watson, which included (reportedly) the longest committal trial in English legal history.
- Defended Nobu Su in proceedings involving a fraud claim of $37m, committal applications and search orders.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Crighton, Andrew Perkins, Rory Mac Neice