The ‘great service’ provided by Ashfords LLP’s public sector team spans employment, construction, and dispute resolution. Practice chair Lucy Woods‘ expertise extends to subsidy control for rural broadband projects and enterprise zones. Sian Gibbon focuses on telecoms work and right of light claims, while planning expert David Richardson assists local authorities with compulsory purchase and public law advice. Other key figures include regeneration and development projects specialist Robin De Wreede; Laura Reeve, a key contact for construction procurement mandates; and the ’exceptionally knowledgable’ Ruth Yates. All named lawyers are based in Exeter.

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Testimonials

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‘Ashford's team offers a great service that I cannot fault. I have worked with them for approximately seven years. They hire talented people with top drawer knowledge of procurement law.’
‘Ruth Yates is exceptionally knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.'

Key clients

Wandsworth Borough Council and Richmond Borough Council
London Borough of Brent
Cornwall Council
Bristol City Council
Exeter City Council
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Ashford Borough Council
Populo Living
London Borough of Southwark
Torbay Council
Dorset Council
Mid Devon District Council
Watford Borough Council
Mendip District Council
Shropshire Council
Advance Northumberland Commercial Limited
Herefordshire Council
Brick by Brick Croydon Limited
Sedgemoor District Council
North Devon District Council
West Devon Borough Council
South Somerset District Council
London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Hackney
Maidstone Borough Council
Kent County Council
North Yorkshire County Council
Portsmouth City Council
Thanet District Council
Stratford Upon Avon District Council
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Hampshire County Council
East Suffolk Council
Devon County Council
North Devon Council
South Hams District Council
Torridge District Council
Swansea Council

Work highlights

Advised Ashford Borough Council in connection with a £250 million investment into the regeneration of one of the largest brownfield sites in the UK.
Acting as standing legal adviser to Wandsworth Borough Council and Richmond Upon Thames Borough Council for a wide range of specialisms.
Acted for Exeter City Council in the acquisition of Guildhall Shopping Centre.