Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
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Provided by Ashfords LLP
| One of the largest Commercial Litigation teams in the South West region, Ashfords' Commercial Litigation department is comprised of a wide range of specialist litigators across a number of sectors including technology, retail, banking and sport. We act for local, national and international clients including a number of well-known PLCs and high-net-worth individuals. Our approach is built around achieving clients' aims in the most cost effective and efficient manner, centred on an in-depth understanding of their business and strategic aims. We look to partner with our clients in resolving disputes, using our extensive experience in ADR and the court process. Specialisms include:
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Chambers Review
Ashfords has a specialised team with a 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
- Ashfords advised Douglas Seaton in a claim against their former solicitors for losses sustained as a result of a breach of duty during their instruction regarding the sale of a plot of land.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong and the team are able to understand issues straight away."
"The team at Ashfords were very responsive and offered a high level of service."
"They offer excellent service and responsiveness, and as matters develop, there is immediate consideration and action to maintain momentum. They are always communicating."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong and the team are able to understand issues straight away."
"The team at Ashfords were very responsive and offered a high level of service."
"They offer excellent service and responsiveness, and as matters develop, there is immediate consideration and action to maintain momentum. They are always communicating."
Notable Practitioners
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 is very experienced and very practical."
"He is a great professional, a strong negotiator linked with commercial realism."
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.
"He is very experienced in sport litigation and has great market presence."
Liam Tolen is an associate who regularly assists on commercial litigation. He is particularly adept at handling contractual disputes including breach of agreement claims.
Ranked Lawyers at
Ashfords LLP
South West
Clients
Provided by Ashfords LLP
Biffa Municipal Limited
Environment Agency
Lloyds Bank plc
Post Office Limited
Racecourse Association Limited
Ultimate Finance Group plc
Industries
Provided by Ashfords LLP
Banking
Retail
Technology