The number of Ashfords lawyers recognised for their expertise in the Chambers Guide 2025 has increased by over 20% to 50.
Forty-four partners were ranked (Bands 1 to 5) with four ‘Associates to Watch’ and three ‘Up and Coming’. Those who moved up the rankings this year include IP partners Carl Steele and Clare Jackman, private wealth partners Kerry Morgan-Gould and Barny Croft, construction partners Mark Manning and Laura Reeve, employment partner James Collings, real estate partner Robin De Wreede, restructuring & insolvency partner Melissa George and banking & finance partner Ed Hobbs. Property litigation senior associate Sophie Michaelides was newly recognised in the ‘Associates to Watch’ category.
Ashfords also received Band 1 rankings for its charities (legacy disputes), construction, corporate M&A, private wealth, private wealth disputes, social housing, and sport (horse racing and equestrian) teams.
Louise Workman, CEO at Ashfords, commented: "It's great to see the expertise across Ashfords recognised in Chambers – in particular, the increasing numbers of our lawyers included in the rankings. We are committed to continually developing our expertise and growing our offer to ensure we can deliver the best service for our clients."
The Chambers Guide 2025 is an independent guide that ranks lawyers and law firms in the UK and globally, based on independent research with firms and their clients.
