The team at Ashtons Legal, led by Norwich-based Fiona Stuart, is sought after by creditors, directors, shareholders, debtors and private individuals to advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. Laura Hook is a key contact in the Cambridge office, and Ina Beurich and Alice Trainor in Norwich field extensive experience in handling insolvency disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Fiona Stuart is technically very strong, and Laura Hook is very commercial. Ina Beurich and Alice Trainor provide great support to the partners.'
'The team at Ashtons Legal are commercially sensitive and proactive. They are hugely responsive to the client's needs.'
‘Quick efficient advice. Very commercial in trying to seek settlements to disputes.’
'The team is very good. They are technically knowledgeable and commercial.'
'Laura Hook and Fiona Stuart have been helpful and very good in dealing with complicated matters. They are both also very personable and commercial.'
'Ashtons' insolvency offering, under Fiona Stuart's guidance, goes from strength to strength.'
Key clients
- McTear Williams and Wood
- Moore Kingston Smith
- Larking Gowen
- Manolete Partners PLC
- Price Bailey
- Begbies Traynor
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Moorfields
- MHA
- Bretts Business Recovery
Work highlights
Assisting MHA with matters concerning the liquidation of a law firm.
Acting as insolvency counsel to FRP Advisory Trading in its role as administrators of a construction company worth £117 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Fiona Stuart
Other key lawyers
Laura Hook; Ina Beurich; Alice Trainor