Ashfords LLP is well-versed in a broad range of commercial disputes, including contractual, crisis management, and professional negligence matters, and has unique capabilities in regulatory litigation in the commercial and sporting industries. Routinely acting on cases with an international element, the team is also knowledgeable in the IT, data protection, energy, retail, marine, and financial services sectors. The practice is led by Rory Mac Neice, an expert in sports regulatory matters with emphasis on horse racing, and also includes Tom Llewellyn, who is experienced in data protection, financial services, and tech disputes.
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Key clients
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Bank of Scotland Plc
- Dream Home Developments Limited
- KDC/One Swallowfield Limited
- Littlehampton Harbour Board
Work highlights
Acting for an international tech company in the defence of a $14m 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, successfully challenging the Council’s decision that it would not pay sums related to the infrastructure works requested by the Board in accordance with the West Sussex County Council Act 1972.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Rory Mac Neice; Andrew Perkins
Other key lawyers
Tom Llewellyn; Ian Manners; Lara Moore; Zoe Hunt; Ione McGregor