England - South West • Dispute resolution
Ashfords LLP
Ashfords LLP handles a broad range of disputes across the IT and technology, waste, retail, sport and financial services sectors, with demonstrable experience in regulatory and risk-related litigation. Rory Mac Neice leads the Bristol-based practice and acts for clients in the financial and technology arenas in litigation, in addition to acting for retail and manufacturing clients on product recall cases. Ian Manners has experience in serious incident representation and crisis management mandates, while Andrew Perkins, who operates from the firm’s Exeter office, is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘Rory Mac Neice and Joanne Saye have the depth of understanding of working with local authorities and specifically within the waste collection and disposal service sector, to be able to give honest and clear advice as to the likelihood of the success of the arguments we constructed in relation to our dispute.’
‘Strengths and capabilities demonstrated through a collaborative, informed and skilled handling of work.’
‘Joanne Saye richly deserves accolade not only for her legal adeptness but also for her robust and tenacious litigation skills and client handling. Having quickly assessed and understood the issues at stake, Jo delivered the legal expertise required providing support and guidance throughout negotiations to successfully conclude the matter.’
‘Very open to discussion and the sharing of ideas. Great insight and commercial judgement. Responsive and client-focussed. The practice has a lot of talented individuals with different experience and expertise. We've used several lawyers at the firm and have been impressed by all of them.’
‘Rory Mac Niece handled our matter. When he took on our case he listened carefully and rapidly identified the key issues at the heart of our situation and developed appropriate arguments to tackle them. He was insightful, professional and very easy to work with.’
Key clients
- The National Trainers Federation
- Axminster Group
- Holland & Barrett International Ltd
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Bank of Scotland Plc
- Amo Racing Ltd
- Dan Skelton Racing Ltd
- British Show Horse Association Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for a waste services company in a dispute with a local authority, regarding the renegotiation and termination of a waste services contract (the contract value is over £12m).
- Acted for a technical ceramics manufacturer in a dispute with a supplier of bespoke manufacturing equipment, worth approximately £4m.
- Acted for a UK-based producer of health and wellness products in a dispute regarding an issue with a number of its health supplements which had been produced by a supplier based in Germany.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rory Mac Neice, Andrew Perkins