‘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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‘Ashfords has solicitors in each of the areas needed. Having everything needed under one roof makes things very straightforward.’
‘Each of the solicitors are very professional, prompt in dealing with any questions and happy to explain things in every-day language.’
‘All of the team are very easy to work with. They are efficient, practical and swift in completing the work.’
‘Frances Griffiths is exceptional as she is very practical and cuts through all of the technical language making it easy for clients to understand, answer the questions and also speed the process along.’
‘Great attention to detail and understanding of client requirements.’
‘Dedicated and professional.’
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