England - South West • Real estate
Ashfords LLP
Rated by clients for its ‘excellent, practical advice', the team at Ashfords LLP – which is especially well-versed in franchising work – maintains a strong position across the social housing, hospitality, SIPP & SSAS, and residential sectors. The Bristol group is led by Andrew Worley, an experienced partner whose capabilities are concentrated in retail leasing and restaurant franchising work. Kate Topp specialises in residential development matters, including acquisitions and joint ventures, while Isabelle Clement maintains an active housing sector practice, working with various providers on land and unit transactions. Ian Ramsay Tompkins is also noted for his experience in residential matters, acting for both developers and landowners on all manner of deals.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Good knowledge. Well-organised.’
‘Personable and flexible.’
‘The partners genuinely have an interest in the business, and provide regular updates to ensure we continue to work effectively. The team is very approachable and practical in application, ensuring the right measure are in place for any potential risk and cases complete timely. All of this stands them above other firms and enables us to confidently drive our business forward knowing they're alongside us all the way.’
‘Ben Tarrant is extremely knowledge and provides clear advice when required.'
‘Attention to detail and speedy responses on projects. They provide excellent, practical advice to legal problems.’
‘Ashfords are always responsive. Kate Topp and Ian Ramsay Tompkins are exceptional.’
Key clients
- David Wilson Homes South West
- Barratt Bristol
- Loungers Group
- Crest Nicholson Operations Limited
- Wainhomes Severn Valley Limited
- Wichelstowe LLP (this is our JV of Barratt and Swindon Borough Council)
- Vistry Homes Limited
- Aster Group
- Stonewater Limited
- Sovereign Housing Association Limited
- VIVID
- LiveWest Homes Limited
- Subway
- Cornerstone Housing
- Stonewater Limited
- Bicester Heritage
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Brick by Brick Croydon Limited
- UK Storage Company (SW) Limited
- HFL Group Limited
- Curo
- Curtis Banks
- Taco Bell
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken
- Starbucks
- Compass Children’s Homes
- Lloyds Bank
- Handelsbanken
- Immersive Labs
- Natwest Bank
- Monmouthshire Building Society
- Home Farm Trust
- Cedar Care Homes
- Aspris Children’s Services
Work highlights
- Continuing to advise Loungers on their 400 + site property portfolio and advised on the acquisition of its first round of investment properties in the roll-out of the new ‘Brightside’ road side diner brand.
- Acting as an approved firm of panel solicitors for Curtis Banks Group Plc, assisting them with the purchase of commercial properties into a members SIPP or SSAS plan, grant of leases to tenants and disposals of properties.
- Acting for a large housebuilder in the purchase of development land, consented for the delivery of circa 250 homes.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Worley