The Legal 500

Within Corporate and commercial: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

The ‘hands-on’ lawyers at asb law LLP are ‘outstanding in all areas and remain balanced in their views, helping clients achieve the best possible commercial position’. The ‘always positive’ Helen Mead recently advised four founding shareholders of Beck Group on a management buyout. Russell Bell heads up the corporate finance team and is a ‘real gem’. The ‘very attentive’ Claire Williams is also recommended.

Within Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex, asb law LLP is a third tier firm,

asb law LLP has a growing contentious aviation practice, attracting new instructions from the likes of Air Partner and Aercap. Richard Mumford heads up the disputes group and is experienced in the areas of multi-jurisdictional fraud, bribery and corruption.

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Within Banking and finance, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

The ‘very efficient and responsive’ team at asb law LLP focuses on corporate finance work. In 2010 it advised Erste Group Bank in a $9.57m term loan facility, and was appointed to the panel of Aldermore Bank. Angela Haywood, Helen Mead and the ‘very knowledgeable’ Claire Williams are recommended.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, asb law LLP is a first tier firm,

Firmly in the top tier, asb law LLP’s ‘creative and commercially aware’ group advises on asset recovery, liquidations, company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), and antecedent transactions litigation. It recently advised an aviation sector client in an administration case. The ‘exceptional’ Andy Taylor is a renowned ‘market leader’.

Within Employment: Kent, Surrey and Sussex, asb law LLP is a first tier firm,

asb law LLP’s ‘pragmatic and knowledgeable’ employment group has a strong focus on the travel industry, advising clients including ABTA, easyJet and TUI. Practice head Gregory Burgess is recommended, as are the ‘vastly experienced’ Claire Singleton and ‘first-rate’ Rebecca Thornley-Gibson.

Within Personal injury: claimant, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

asb law LLP focuses on high-value and complex catastrophic injury cases. Practice head Francis Lacy Scott is a ‘clear leader in the brain injury field’. The team recently welcomed the ‘immensely experienced’ Alison Parker from Hodge Jones & Allen LLP.

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Within Charities, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

The ‘excellent’ team at asb law LLP advises clients such as the RSPCA, and acts on the registration and creation of charitable trusts, funds and not-for-profit organisations. Practice head Margaret Craton has ‘detailed knowledge and understanding’.

Within Family: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

Clients have ‘every confidence’ in collaborative lawyer Vanda James who recently joined asb law LLP as practice head, from Warners Solicitors. The firm is ‘a cut above others’ in handling complex family cases.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

asb law LLP is well known for its capabilities in handling Court of Protection issues and elderly client matters. Glen Miles is ‘client focused, practical and pragmatic’.

Within Education, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

asb law LLP’s ‘excellent’ team advises clients such as Central Sussex College on competition, employment and development matters, and in 2010 advised on the proposed merger of two independent schools and the establishment of a National Challenge Trust school. Practice head Andrew Knorpel is recommended.

Within Local government , asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

Jeremy Ferris’ ‘excellent’ team at asb law LLP advises clients on a range of matters, including procurement, IT/IP and refuse/recycling services. In 2010 the team was appointed to the Sussex Consortium, and gained new clients Eastbourne Borough Council and Dover District Council. Francis Lacy Scott has a ‘wealth of experience and knowledge’.

Within Commercial property: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, asb law LLP is a third tier firm,

The ‘excellent’ team at asb law LLP acts for investors, occupiers and public sector clients. Practice head Jonathan Cavell is ‘very sharp indeed’, and has a ‘good understanding of the commercial aspects of property transactions’.

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Within Planning, asb law LLP is a second tier firm,

asb law LLP deals with planning-related enforcement and prosecution matters, s106 agreements, compulsory purchase orders, judicial reviews and appeals to High Court challenges. ‘Extremely good’ practice head Vicky Stoodley is well known for her advice to housebuilders, local authorities and developers.

Within Intellectual property , asb law LLP is a third tier firm,

asb law LLP delivers ‘outstanding service’ to a ‘high degree of expertise and professionalism’, and has notable travel industry expertise. Lyndsey Ratcliffe advised Stock Depositors in a design right infringement dispute. Associate Debbie Venn is ‘exceptional’.

Within IT and telecoms, asb law LLP is a third tier firm,

asb law LLP is noted for its ‘comprehensive support and competitive pricing’, and advises clients including CBS Butler and the National Offender Management Services. The ‘unfailingly excellent’ Lyndsey Ratcliffe delivers ‘a high level of specialist advice’. Andrew Clinton is ‘very commercially minded’ and Richard Mumford is an ‘excellent strategist’.

Within Aviation, asb law LLP is a first tier firm,

Clients rate asb law LLP ‘very highly’ for its cost-effective advice and strong focus on aviation. The Crawley-based team, led by Alina Nosek, represents airlines, lessors, ground handlers, MROs and parts companies. Associate Daniel James ‘gives good, clear advice’ and takes the lead alongside Richard Mumford in handling cross-border litigation and contentious regulatory matters for aviation clients. Recent work highlights include acting for LHI Leasing GmbH on the acquisition of seven aircraft engines.