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Ashfords LLP

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With 'in-depth knowledge' across a range of sectors, Ashfords LLP is well-positioned to represent clients in professional negligence claims, particularly within the banking, legal, construction, and bloodstock industries. At the helm, Rory Mac Neice co-heads the practice, highlighted for a niche specialism in veterinary professional negligence, complemented by a robust practice acting for banks and other lending institutions. Mac Neice is joined by co-lead Victoria Bonnet, a specialist in property-related professional negligence claims, and construction sector experts Stephen Homer and Patrick Blake. Anusheh Burcher and Lianne Edwards also come recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very robust, thorough and pragmatic approach.’

  • ‘Rory Mac Neice has great expertise in the area of commercial issues interacting with professional sport, and is a market leader in that area.’

  • 'Rory Mac Neice: very experienced and effective litigator of professional negligence claims. Andrew Perkins: attracts good quality professional negligence work.'

  • ‘Ashfords has in-depth knowledge of how courts are likely to approach claims, have an eye for detail and always have a strong grasp of the details when it comes to a case.’

  • ‘Victoria Bonnet has considerable experience of professional negligence claims and can provide practical advice to clients as to the best way to pursue and prepare a case. She is tenacious, always clued in on the case and determined in the pursuit of her client's best interests.’

  • ‘Strong offering. In-depth knowledge. Excellent service.’

Key clients

  • Bank of Scotland PLC
  • Lloyds Bank PLC

Work highlights

Advising a horse owning syndicate led by a leading international rider, in respect of the loss of a high value show jumping horse through the professional negligence of the attending vet. The claim relates to quality, timing and appropriateness of treatment.
Acting for a major high street bank regarding a claim against a commercial property consultancy which incorrectly valued a property on our client's behalf for the purpose of using it as loan security.

Practice head

Rory Mac Neice; Victoria Bonnet

Other key lawyers

Stephen Homer; Patrick Blake; Anushesh Burcher; Lianne Edwards