Ashfords LLP caters to a diverse client base, including a number of national charities, on a broad variety of matters, including Charity Commission reports and investigations, governance and compliance issues, fundraisings and M&A; the team also has specific expertise in legacy disputes. Robert Horsey is at the helm of the team, alongside Kerry Morgan-Gould and Michael Alden. Horsey is a specialist in contentious trust and property litigation, while charity expert Morgan-Gould represents prominent national charities as well as small local charities in disputes. Hannah Brittain also has expertise in legacy disputes, working with a broad range of national charities. Sasha Wicks is also recommended.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ashford LLP is a warm and friendly firm, providing a professional and knowledgeable service. I have found that they are very client-focused and are always willing to provide assistance with any issue no matter how small.’
  • ‘Ashfords' approach is empathetic but firm, which has been invaluable. They keep us up to date on matters and have had some really good results for us.’

  • ‘Kerry Morgan-Gould and Sasha Wicks are both professional, approachable and reliable and have achieved excellent results for us.’

  • ‘Accessible, supportive, experts!’

  • ‘Ashfords LLP has a high level of experience and knowledge when dealing with estate administration efficiently. They provided an excellent service.’

  • ‘Sasha Wicks is very professional and has great depth of knowledge.'

Key clients

  • The Royal Parks Limited

Work highlights

Handled a complex legacy dispute regarding the removal of a disbarred solicitor as executor and consequential recovery action of estate monies.
Handled a multi-team matter, including the successful defence of 1975 Act claims brought by the Deceased’s step children, against the backdrop of a complex estate administration.
Advising the The Royal Parks Limited in connection with the London New Year’s Eve Celebrations for 2024/2025.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Robert Horsey; Michael Alden; Kerry Morgan-Gould

Other key lawyers

Hannah Brittain; Sasha Wicks