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Ashfords LLP

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Ashfords LLP is instructed by clients of all sizes, including multinational food production companies, national water providers, public authorities, and regional healthcare trusts. Representation at inquests following fatal injuries or care-related suicides, crisis management, and advice in relation to building and fire safety regulations are all particular areas of strength. Ian Manners heads up the practice. Lara Moore, who leads the marine and transport department, brings her expertise in port and harbour-related work to the team.

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Key clients

  • Cappagh Public Works Ltd
  • Noble Foods
  • Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Cornish Mutual Insurance and Educating Safely LLP
  • EHSL Supported Housing
  • Farm Partnership / Cornish Mutual
  • Cattewater Harbour Commissioners

Work highlights

  • Representing a London-based recycling company in a HSE investigation into a serious accident at a material recovery facility.
  • Representing an NHS Trust in a regulatory investigation into a serious incident following a fall from height on the trust estate by a patient.
  • Providing crisis management advice and ongoing representation to a farming partnership in relation to a police and HSE investigation into a fatal accident on Dartmoor.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ian Manners, Lara Moore

Other key lawyers

Zoe Hunt