‘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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Lawyers

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Jonathan Hickman
Jonathan Hickman
Practice head

Susie Murray

Other key lawyers

Darren Blackburn; Jonathan Croley; Jonathan Hickman; Frances Griffiths; Robert Horsey

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