‘A towering presence in the south-west’, Ashfords LLP supports clients regionally and nationally, with especial expertise in equestrian, sporting rights, and contentious probate matters. The firm is also able to draw on its wider practice area strengths, from property and planning to tourism and energy. The team is led by Susie Murray, who advises on share-farming agreements, tenancies and sporting agreements. Jonathan Hickman assists clients with landed estates matters and tax planning. The ’exceptional’ Frances Griffiths focuses on non-contentious property transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Robert Horsey is a delight to work with and hugely experienced.'
- ‘A towering presence in the south-west with genuine specialism in agriculture and estates work.’
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Susie Murray
Other key lawyers
Darren Blackburn; Jonathan Croley; Jonathan Hickman; Frances Griffiths; Robert Horsey