England - South West • Transport
Ashfords LLP
With its ‘unrivalled knowledge of UK ports and harbours’, and under the guidance of much lauded expert in the field Lara Moore, Ashfords LLP continues to stand out for its stellar experience in this niche space. Harbour Order and Brexit-related work, marine licensing and regulation issues, harbour dues litigation, and high-value coastal developments all form a regular part of the workload. The firm’s reputation is illustrated by a client roster comprising leading industry bodies, including the British Ports Association and the UK Harbour Masters Association.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Unrivalled knowledge of UK ports and harbours.'
- 'Ashfords are recognised within industry as leaders in this field. The "go-to" firm for all things shipping, ports and harbours. Exceptional law firm.'
- 'Lara Moore is approachable, intelligent and her understanding of how ports operate is exceptional. Her ability to quickly grasp the crux of a problem is impressive and saves time and money.'
- 'The team we have dealt with at Ashfords are UK-leading maritime and ports lawyers and always provide an expert service that goes above and beyond.'
- 'Personable, professional and build relationships rather than acting as a service provider only. Open and honest from the onset - so no surprises ever.'
- 'Lara Moore and her team are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in ports and harbours and shipping legal matters.'
- 'The team is very quick to respond to issues, giving excellent advice at a fair price.'
- 'The team at Ashfords has exceptional and in-depth knowledge of the law of harbours and ports.'
Key clients
- Peel Ports (London Medway)
- Felixstowe Port (Hutchinson Ports)
- Port of Tyne
- Peel Ports (Clydeport)
- Portsmouth International Port (Portsmouth City Council)
- Poole Harbour Commissioners
- British Ports Association
- UK Harbour Masters’ Association (UKHMA)
- Shoreham Port Authority
- Nicolas James Group Ltd.
- Lancaster Port Commission
- Department of Infrastructure (Isle of Man Government)
- Littlehampton Harbour Board
- Padstow Harbour Commissioners
- Cornwall Council (Penzance, St Ives, Bude, Port of Truro, Penryn, Portreath, Portscatho, Newquay, Prince of Wales Pier (Falmouth) and Portwrinkle Harbours)
- North Devon Council (Lynmouth and Ilfracombe Harbours)
- Dorset Council (Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbours)
- Falmouth Harbour Commissioners
- Chichester Harbour Authority
- Langstone Harbour Board
- Looe Harbour Commissioners
- Fowey Harbour Commissioners
- Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority
- East Suffolk Council (Southwold Harbour)
- Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (Port of Plymouth)
- Flight 4 Whitby
- St Mawes Pier and Harbour Authority
Work highlights
- Advising Hutchinson Ports on a Harbour Revision Order.
- Successfully defended Littlehampton Harbour Board against two Section 31 Harbours Act 1964 challenges.
- Advising Peel Ports on statutory harbour power-related matters, including a Harbour Revision Order.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lara Moore