Chris Dyson
Ashfords LLPWith an expertise that spans a large number of sectors including digital health, agritech and fintech, Ashfords LLP is praised for its ‘friendly, flexible and approachable team’. The firm’s strengths lie in advising on IT outsourcing projects as well as investments in the technology sector alongside handling commercial contracts and licensing. Chris Dyson heads the team and fields particular experience in relation to investment and M&A matters, while Suzie Miles’ advisory portfolio includes IT transformation and software licensing. Another key member of the team is Jocelyn Ormond, who is noted for her focus on digital health and fintech investments. The firm was joined by Tom Llewellyn in May 2023, a litigation partner formerly at RWK Goodman.
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‘They are commercially minded, delivering legal information in a way that explores its business application and practicality. A friendly, flexible and approachable team that will tackle and own any challenge you give them.’
'Chris Dyson is an excellent partner. He is my first call on all matters legal across a range of issues. He is a great guy to deal with and his advice is first rate.'
‘Suzie Miles is very commercially minded, using her extensive knowledge of the law to convey information in a way that has supported our product features development and commercial opportunities.'
‘The team is very responsive and takes the time to explain their reasoning which is helpful for a small business. They are also very transparent in terms of billing and how much time they will need. They also provide some "free" advice from time to time which is rare with legal firms.’
‘Charlotte Kingman is great. I know I can have a discussion with her about our difficulties and she always recommends the best path to take. She works efficiently and is on top of things. She is just great to work with really.’
‘Their knowledge of the IT and telecom industry is very good and how they apply it in practice.’
‘Suzie Miles understand the client need and the business of the clients, which makes it much more easy to apply the legal framework.'
- 'Brett Lambe consistently delivers strong advice, which comes with full explanation in layman's terms when encountering more complex legal aspects. Such explanations are vital to help us understand the commercial consequences inherent in contract negotiations. True partnership.'
Key clients
- NMI
- Fastmarkets
- Lindus Health
- Vamstar
- Holland & Barrett
- Nevaya
- Ecosurety
- Form3
- Kynetec Group
- CaptionHub
- Lenovo
- FingerPrint Global
- Capficiency Private Equity
- Mercia
- Priority Dispatch Corp.
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
- Fathom
Work highlights
- Advised Form3 on all commercial aspects of its business including customer outsourcing projects involving licensing its technology infrastructure platform as a service to large financial institutions.
- Advised Holland & Barrett on a digital and tech transformation project.
- Advised Mercia on its investment into Social Value Portal, a platform for measuring and monitoring social impact.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Suzie Miles
Ashfords LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Dyson