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Ashfords LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Ashfords LLP

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We regularly advise across a whole array of commercial disputes, helping our clients to find the most effective route to resolving the disputes that inevitably arise during the course of running and growing a business. We can provide strategic advice to limit the risk of a dispute and will help to quantify and manage risk when disputes arise. At all times, we will provide solutions driven advice whether you are bringing or defending a claim.

Disputes can be stressful, distracting and time-consuming. They can also use up valuable financial resources, affect commercial relationships and impact reputation. We therefore actively work with our clients on litigation avoidance strategies assessing and considering risks before steps are taken. We look for the best courses of action, using mediation or other dispute resolution methods where appropriate. When needed, we are experienced litigators and can help you to achieve resolution through the courts.

Our philosophy is to place ourselves between our client and the problem and to never lose sight of the fundamental issue in each case - the commercial outcome that our client needs to achieve - that directs everything we do, and how we do it.

Our disputes lawyers have the scope and flexibility to provide specific resourcing for clients including placement of teams to work alongside in-house teams on short and medium term projects and litigation.

Clients (6)

  • Lloyds Bank plc
  • Environment Agency
  • Post Office Limited
  • Ultimate Finance Group plc
  • Biffa Municipal Limited
  • Racecourse Association Limited

Industries (3)

  • Technology
  • Retail
  • Banking

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Litigation - South West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ashfords has a specialised team with broad coverage of the South West that also regularly acts on multi-jurisdictional international disputes. The firm assists domestic and international clients with matters including shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims and breach of contract cases. It represents clients from a range of sectors including banking and finance, while also demonstrating experience litigating on behalf of public sector clients. They offer additional expertise in dealing with sport-related disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashfords represented the Energy From Waste Joint Venture company in a contractual dispute with Smartest Energy.

Strengths

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  • Ashfords provides very fast, friendly and professional responses to all my issues.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Ashfords offers accurate and very well-articulated advice.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Ashfords' lawyers are incredibly professional and very client-focused.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew Perkins
    Band 2Andrew Perkins

    Andrew Perkins

    Andrew Perkins is a highly respected practitioner who handles a wide range of litigation including shareholder disputes and breach of contract cases, among others.

    • Andrew Perkins is good at handling clients, provides a good overview of a case and has a tactical brain.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Andrew Perkins is an exceptionally experienced lawyer.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 3Rory Mac Neice
    Band 3Rory Mac Neice

    Rory Mac Neice

    Rory Mac Neice heads the litigation team at Ashfords in Bristol. He handles a variety of commercial litigation, including on behalf of clients in the IT and retail sectors. He is also well-versed in professional negligence cases and offers particular expertise in advising clients in sport-related litigation.

  • Up and ComingLiam Tolen
    Up and ComingLiam Tolen

    Liam Tolen

    Liam Tolen is an associate who regularly assists on commercial litigation. He is particularly adept at handling contractual disputes, including breach of agreement claims.

    • Liam Tolen was outstanding – very helpful, professional, effective and knowledgeable.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Liam Tolen is intelligent, efficient and hard-working; a very strong solicitor.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Liam is energetic and proactive, full of ideas, and good at moving a case along.

      Litigation respondentUK

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South West

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