Ashtons Legal‘s Norwich office is home to the core of its commercial and technology group. Clients note that it is ’avowedly a regional firm, but deliver a level of service closer to London’. Newly promoted partner David Sloman is the lead lawyer. As part of his corporate and commercial practice he frequently advises companies in diverse sectors on technology and information law, as well as handling transactions in the technology sector and investments in high-growth companies. Corporate partners Richard Bailey and Mark Watson assist with high-value technology implementation projects in key markets such as automotive and motorsport.
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Testimonials
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‘The Ashtons team manage to deliver the difficult balance between corporate professionalism and regional personality. They are avowedly a regional firm, but deliver a level of service closer to London.’
‘I work with David Sloman who is thoughtful, accessible and reliable. I have introduced him to a number of colleagues and contemporaries and they have always been pleased with his support.’
'The team are versed in working with start-ups and understand the nuances of tech organisations. This means you feel like you are speaking to someone who understands your business and the challenges you are facing. It takes the level of engagement and application of law to the next level.'
'David Sloman is an incredible practitioner. He is well versed in explaining the nuances of the law in a practical way and presents relevant insight that makes you feel in control of the situation.'
‘Ashtons Legal have great depth and breadth of knowledge, helping our company across various legal requirements. The team are consistently strong across all areas of their practice and have a deep understanding of our business and our specific requirements.’
‘We have worked with David Sloman who has helped us to produce a software and services agreement with a key technology partner. A very bespoke requirement, David’s knowledge and understanding, along with pragmatic approach, enabled us to produce an agreement that supports our specific needs for the future of the important supplier relationship. He drafted the agreement that needed to work for both parties and worked directly with the supplier’s lawyer to get final approval on the more tricky points.'
Key clients
- Medical Management Systems
- Cosworth Group
- Sentronics
- PiXL Club
- xDNA Interactive
- Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
- Haas Automation
- Tech Educators
- CNET Training
- Readingmate
- TryHackMe
- Words.tel
Work highlights
Continuing to be the sole commercial legal advisor to Cosworth, assisting with projects relating to drivetrain technology and engine design, manufacture and supply contracts with major supercar manufacturers.
Advising technology education and training provider TechEducators on its licences for remote and in-person modules, brand protection, employee equity schemes, and investment.
Advising the owners of the Water Babies franchise network on the development and deployment of their new class and member management platform that will be used by all local franchisees. This involves assisting them with project planning, discovery, AGILE development, go-live, migration of data to the new platform, escrow, and ongoing support and hosting.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
David Sloman
Other key lawyers
Richard Bailey; Mark Watson