England - South West • Corporate and commercial
Ashfords LLP
The corporate and commercial practice at Ashfords LLP is known for its strength in the technology and retail sectors, in which it acts in a broad range of transactions. Financial services and healthcare are also sectors in which the firm has particular expertise, further bolstered by its specialist IP practice. Andrew Betteridge heads the corporate side of the group, while Brian Farrell, whose experience extends to join venture agreements and corporate governance alongside M&A deals, leads on commercial matters. Tom Phipps excels in commercial matters at the intersection of IP and data protection. Mark Lomas retired in May 2022.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Expert legal advice delivered locally by a very experienced team.’
‘Andy Young is a great individual that knows his stuff and works in a pragmatic way. Brian Farrell is very experienced in his sector.'
‘Pragmatic and flexible partner-led team with a high standard of helpful and available associates.'
‘Andy Young is commercial and quick to pick up on the issues that specifically related to our company and industry.'
Key clients
- Datacor Inc
- Bestport Private Equity
- VTTI
- EGN Services
- Kea New
- Estate planning investment fund
Work highlights
- Advised a client on its purchase of two portfolios of solar projects (2.8MW over 57 sites) for £3m, all located on the roofs of schools.
- Advised Bestport Private Equity on the buyout of independent fostering agency Affinity Fostering Services for £9m.
- Assisted Day Pitney LLP’s client Datacor Inc on UK tax, employment and corporate matters regarding the acquisition of a Cargill subsidiary, Format Solutions, with a deal value of $36m.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Betteridge, Brian Farrell