The ‘extremely knowledgeable’ team at Ashfords LLP harnesses a deep bench of experts to advise leading clients in the South West and is praised for its ’really good levels of experience.’ Stephen Moore heads the firm’s employment practice in Bristol, while Exeter-based Su Apps is highly regarded for a robust M&A, TUPE, restructuring, and outsourcing practice. Kirsty Cooke acts for public and private sector clients in a range of employment and business immigration matters, with notable expertise in the health sector. The Plymouth team was bolstered by the arrival of James Collings in March 2024, formerly a partner at Foot Anstey, who handles complex employee relations matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ashfords in Exeter has an excellent employment team with really good levels of experience.'
- 'Su Apps is superb. She is hardworking, very commercially minded, and manages clients extremely well.'
Key clients
- Multiverse Group Limited
- Ocado Group Limited
Work highlights
Providing daily employment and immigration advice to Ocado Group Limited and support to Ocado’s large HR and management team through its internal query platform.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Su Apps
Practice head
Stephen Moore
Other key lawyers
Su Apps; Kirsty Cooke; James Collings