Ashfords LLP has broad specialism in a wide range of disputes, including corporate, energy, civil frauds, defamation and insurance disputes. The firm is also well-versed in corporate investigations, judicial reviews and costs disputes. Its clients include public bodies, high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and high-profile companies. The team is overseen by Andrew Perkins, an expert in shareholder litigation with experience in mediation. Anusheh Burcher focuses on energy and public sector disputes, acting for clients in Court of Appeal cases. Liam Tolen specialises in matters regarding non-competition, defamation and shareholder disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Ashfords are the best I have used. They have a very strong team of highly professional, knowledgeable people.’
- 'Liam Tolen is very knowledgeable, friendly and extremely effective.'
- 'Andrew Perkins has a very good commercial and strategic mind, and is good at relaying complex information to the client in a language that they can understand.'
- 'Liam Tolen is extremely proactive, very personable and effective in litigation.'
- 'They are a streamlined operation and therefore can get things done quickly and efficiently, but are also very knowledgeable and hard-working.'
Key clients
- British Board of Agrement
- Brand Architekts PLC
- Film & Foil Solutions Limited
- Coral Products PLC
- Progressive Systems Ltd
- Douglas Seaton Limited
- Noble Foods Co
- Secured Funding Limited
- Global Ocean Investments Limited
Work highlights
Representing the founder of My Voucher Codes in relation to injunctive proceedings against former partner relating to the alleged deployment of confidential information and documentation to third parties and national media outlets.
Advising a product certification body in relation to their position in the civil claims emanating from the Grenfell Fire tragedy in 2017.
Represented Brand Architekts PLC in proceedings brought against them by a joint venture counterparty.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Andrew Perkins
Other key lawyers
Anusheh Burcher; Liam Tolen