Growing its data protection and private equity practices over the past year, Ashfords LLP is well-versed advising regional, national and international clients on a host of issues. The firm regularly supports clients in tech, data, energy, crisis management, professional negligence and marine matters. Rory Mac Neice is the head of the Bristol practice, a specialist in sports regulation particularly in the horse racing space. Tom Llewellyn leverages expertise in contentious data protection, with experience in the financial services and tech sectors. Lara Moore is highly knowledgeable of the ports and harbour industry, often assisting major port operators as clients.
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Testimonials
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‘The main stand out attributes are how easy the team are to work with, and their ability to get on top of urgent and complex instructions.'
'A particular strength is seeking and resisting claims for interim relief in restrictive covenant litigation and shareholder disputes.'
‘Market leading knowledge enabling clear, ambitious decision making.'
'Ashfords act as a significant and highly capable force multiplier.’
‘Excellent relationship building underpinned by practical, plain-speaking advice, even when timelines are tight and the subject matter is both commercially sensitive and legally highly complex.’
‘The team at Ashfords work together well. Cases are dealt with efficiently and thoroughly.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Bank of Scotland Plc
- MarTrust Corporation Limited
- KDC
- One Swallowfield Limited
- McDonalds
- Multiverse
- IQE plc
- Doctor Care Anywhere
- Control & Applications Offshore Marine Management LLC
- Diales plc
- Littlehampton Harbour Board
Work highlights
Acting for an international technology company in the defence of a $14 million claim by a customer in relation to the alleged failure to properly design a chip to be used in AI technology.
Advising a horse racing syndicate led by a leading Australian rider, in respect of a professional negligence claim regarding the loss of a high value show jumping horse.
Acting for Littlehampton Harbour Board in respect of the judicial review against Arun District Council challenging the council’s decision that it would not pay sums related to infrastructure works.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Rory Mac Neice
Other key lawyers
Tom Llewellyn; Lara Moore