James Tarling > Ashtons Legal > Norwich NR7, England > Lawyer Profile

Ashtons Legal acts for a diverse of established national and international companies, notably in the automotive and motorsport industry, though the scope of the firm’s IT work continues to expand. James Tarling in Norwich leads the practice, working closely with senior associate David Sloman. The team recently acted for automotive engineering company Cosworth in a series of agreements for the development and exploitation of technology and related intellectual property for use in the automotive and motorsport markets. The firm has ‘in-depth technical knowledge’ and Sloman ‘takes a pragmatic approach, looking for workable solutions’.

Norwich is a focal point for the Ashtons Legal‘s firm-wide corporate and commercial practice, which handles a broad range of transactional work. Its niche focuses include transactions spanning the franchising, veterinary, care home, and technology sectors; firm CEO James Tarling built the firm’s technology offering. Franchising specialists Damian Humphrey and John Chambers are key team members who act for a large and growing national client base. Corporate transaction specialist Richard Bailey acts for numerous national and international trade organisations and associations, and senior associate Mark Watson advises both local and national businesses on transactional matters. ‘Friendly and clear’ senior associate David Sloman has a focus on technology and information law issues.