Ashfords LLP

Ashfords LLP’s team is recognised for its breadth of expertise across areas such as planning, real estate, procurement, employment, construction, regeneration and dispute resolution. The firm is trusted by national and local government clients to advise on complex regeneration and outsourcing projects, infrastructure, commercial property, statutory challenges and employment matters. Robin De Wreede advises on large-scale regeneration and development schemes for local authorities, bringing deep insight from both public and private sector experience. David Richardson specialises in planning, compulsory purchase and public law, advising on significant residential and mixed-use developments, statutory challenges and infrastructure strategy. Lucy Woods leads the procurement team, supporting local authorities with complex structuring advice, subsidy control and procurement across sectors including housing, energy, broadband and regeneration, and is a trusted adviser on nationally significant projects. Ruth Yates advises on major regeneration and marine-related projects, offering detailed guidance on procurement law and subsidy control, and is recognised for her growing expertise in ports and coastal development.