The team at Ashfords LLP garners praise for its 'depth of expertise, responsiveness, and pragmatic approach'. The group is well-versed in handling real estate and planning matters, often advising on housing developments and property-related litigation, and local authorities instruct the team on government funding grants issues. Based in Exeter, Robin De Wreede acts on strategic regeneration and development projects, and co-heads the practice with David Richardson, who specialises in planning and CPO matters. Lucy Woods advises on procurement proceedings in the retail, energy and housing sectors, and Ruth Yates handles procurement matters for clients in the marine and social care sectors.
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Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Lucy Woods
Lucy Woods
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Ruth Yates
Ruth Yates
Practice head

Robin de Wreede; David Richardson

Other key lawyers

Ruth Yates; Laura Reeve; Katie Gwyther; Lucy Woods