Ashtons Legal has ‘a very good commercial litigation offering, with particular experience in franchising disputes’, and that expertise is largely centred on its Norwich office, where lead partner and qualified barrister Tom Bailey resides. Bailey, who is ‘very focused and relaxed, and explains legal points clearly and concisely’, predominantly acts in the higher courts in complex and high-value cases for listed and non-listed companies, individuals and public bodies. His recent work includes a £4.5m breach of contract dispute. Insolvency and restructuring partner Fiona Stuart also handles high-profile contentious matters.
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‘Ashtons has a very good commercial litigation offering, with particular experience in franchising disputes.’
‘Tom Bailey- a very strong, all-round partner. ’
‘The team listen to the client and work collaboratively, they focus on getting the result for the client and not clocking up unnecessary hours of work to bill! ’
‘Tom Bailey very focused and relaxed able to function at many levels and explain legal points clearly and concisely.’
Kernmandanten
- CeX
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Limited
- Signs Express Limited
- Bubbleology
Highlight-Mandate
- Claim worth £4.5 million on behalf of client for breach of contract following the installation of sets of faulty safety equipment in off-shore locations.
- Advising and acting for client in claims arising out of agreements for the storage and transportation of grain.
- Acting for several defendant franchisors in claims brought by ex-franchisees for unlawful termination of the Franchise Agreement and cross-claims by the defendant for damages and injunctive relief. Claim values ranging between £750k and £6 million.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Tom Bailey
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Fiona Stuart