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Ashtons Legal LLP

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The Long Barn, Fornham Business Court, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1SL

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The Long Barn, Fornham Business Court, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1SL

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Ashtons Legal LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
16% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Ashtons Legal LLP are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Ashtons Legal LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Ashtons Legal LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Ashtons Legal LLP

Description

Ashtons Legal is an award-winning law firm with a strong focus on client service. Our legal teams provide advice to businesses and private individuals, regionally, nationally, and internationally. We are one of the largest law firms in East Anglia with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Ipswich, Leeds and Norwich. Our service lines are divided into three main client groups: business, individual, and injury services.

Rankings by area of expertise

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Ashtons Legal LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
92%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 92%
9% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%
13% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
15% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Ashtons Legal LLP are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Ashtons Legal LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Ashtons Legal LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Ashtons Legal LLP

Description

Ashtons Legal is an award-winning law firm with a strong focus on client service. Our legal teams provide advice to businesses and private individuals, regionally, nationally, and internationally. We are one of the largest law firms in East Anglia with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Ipswich, Leeds and Norwich. Our service lines are divided into three main client groups: business, individual, and injury services.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Ashtons Legal LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 18
Housing & Property 1 / 20
Employment 1 / 21
Personal Injury 1 / 189
Family Law 1 / 20
Clinical Negligence 1 / 84
Company & Commercial 1 / 305
Dispute Resolution 1 / 33
Commercial Property 1 / 20
Agriculture 1 / 328
Litigation 1 / 9
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 27
Consumer 1 / 25
Inheritance Law 1 / 22
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 40
Money & Tax 1 / 43
Contract Law 1 / 13
Regulations 1 / 147
Land Law 1 / 13
Professional Negligence 1 / 83
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4
Banking 1 / 12
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 7
Driving offences 1 / 5
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 8
Company Law 1 / 9
Compliance Law 1 / 11
Construction 1 / 13
Corporate Law 1 / 2
Criminal Law 1 / 32
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 14
Licensing Law 1 / 6
Business Law 1 / 7
Child Law 1 / 7
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 6
Energy & Transport 1 / 44
Immigration 1 / 1
Injunctions Law 1 / 7
Insurance Law 1 / 7
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 7
Planning Law 1 / 8
Regulatory Law 1 / 251
Administrative Law 1 / 8
Asset Management 1 / 8
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 9
Care Law 1 / 5
Civil Rights Law 1 / 6
Cosmetic Surgery Law 1 / 3
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 12
Dental Law 1 / 1
Digital Law 1 / 5
Disability Law 1 / 9
Discrimination Law 1 / 8
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 2
Education 1 / 7
Energy Law 1 / 10
Environmental Law 1 / 14
Equality Law 1 / 9
Equity Law 1 / 7
Franchise Law 1 / 4
Health and Safety Law 1 / 7
Healthcare Law 1 / 6
Immigration Law 1 / 8
Mental Health Law 1 / 4
National Insurance Law 1 / 9
Pensions Law 1 / 7
Privacy Law 1 / 9
Road Traffic Law 1 / 7
Social Law 1 / 13
Surveillance Law 1 / 3
Telecommunications Law 1 / 4
Transport Law 1 / 6
Local 1 / 39
Wills, Trusts & Probate 38 / 3,722
Housing & Property 40 / 4,700
Employment 34 / 3,552
Personal Injury 13 / 2,597
Family Law 75 / 4,158
Clinical Negligence 12 / 1,223
Company & Commercial 12 / 4,061
Dispute Resolution 9 / 1,789
Commercial Property 87 / 3,590
Agriculture 2 / 816
Litigation 28 / 906
Crime/ Criminal Defence 51 / 2,124
Consumer 23 / 4,318
Inheritance Law 17 / 686
Welfare & Benefits 5 / 1,038
Money & Tax 14 / 1,914
Contract Law 103 / 1,410
Regulations 6 / 2,341
Land Law 129 / 1,312
Professional Negligence 13 / 1,281
Court of Protection and Deputyship 10 / 581
Banking 25 / 1,012
Debt and Tax Law 10 / 776
Driving offences 42 / 629
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 62 / 432
Company Law 92 / 960
Compliance Law 34 / 446
Construction 24 / 844
Corporate Law 90 / 843
Criminal Law 27 / 1,003
IT & Intellectual Property 29 / 1,089
Licensing Law 47 / 496
Business Law 81 / 482
Child Law 190 / 1,641
Commercial and Business Law 72 / 368
Energy & Transport 5 / 502
Immigration 187 / 2,254
Injunctions Law 80 / 922
Insurance Law 80 / 642
Intellectual Property Law 56 / 615
Planning Law 44 / 578
Regulatory Law 1 / 261
Administrative Law 19 / 215
Asset Management 39 / 393
Bribery and Corruption Law 46 / 410
Care Law 78 / 567
Civil Rights Law 10 / 98
Cosmetic Surgery Law 26 / 146
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 54 / 874
Dental Law 15 / 55
Digital Law 21 / 294
Disability Law 51 / 601
Discrimination Law 55 / 494
Domestic Violence Law 154 / 896
Education 81 / 419
Energy Law 27 / 352
Environmental Law 21 / 391
Equality Law 75 / 1,076
Equity Law 96 / 568
Franchise Law 10 / 120
Health and Safety Law 46 / 572
Healthcare Law 27 / 352
Immigration Law 84 / 1,165
Mental Health Law 22 / 207
National Insurance Law 42 / 416
Pensions Law 55 / 483
Privacy Law 40 / 507
Road Traffic Law 30 / 252
Social Law 24 / 224
Surveillance Law 26 / 163
Telecommunications Law 4 / 76
Transport Law 11 / 139
National 95 / 11,163

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Regulations

Exceptional service

Nothing but an excellent service and so understanding. I couldn’t recommend them enough. Thank you

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Clinical Negligence

Outstanding solicitor - Highly Recommended - Penny Tilmouth

I cannot recommend Penny highly enough for the professionalism and friendliness in handling my case. As time went by I built up and excellent rapport with Penny and I highly valued her advice and guidance with her friendly attitude.

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Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Long Barn, Fornham Business Court, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1SL

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5.0 /5 85 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for its expertise in residential conveyancing, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, personal injury, employment, debt recovery and complex disputes. Reviews highlight strong legal knowledge, careful attention to detail and effective handling of challenging matters, including property sales, compensation claims and court representation. Clients also value the firm’s clear, prompt communication, professionalism, empathy, patience and reassuring approach, with many noting they felt supported, well informed and in safe hands throughout.

Clear communication
Professional service
Friendly team
Efficient handling
Helpful advice
Patient support
Kept informed
Knowledgeable staff
Quick responses
Stress-free process

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Clinical Negligence

Thank you for all your help in Danny with the national health service made a mistake

Amanda, who looked after me was on the case totally and the experience was without failed a good one thank you Amanda for every moment you spent on the case

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Brilliant

Claudia was both professional and friendly. Easy to talk to and made it easy for me to understand the process. Helpful were I need advice on which way was best to go. Without pushing me to do something I didn’t want

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Couldn't of asked for better

Bethany took on my case and was very sympathetic of my situation. I would recommend her for negligence cases arounf pregnancy

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Gemma

Clinical Negligence

Excellent service

Ruth has been amazing throughout my entire case. She was incredibly patient and kind and all her hard work and advice meant that I not only got the outcome I wanted but I also got medical answers so I can move on from my ordeal. Thank you so much Ruth

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Ruth is amazing...

For the past 3 years you have supported both me and Ruby with so much paperwork, so many phone calls, multiple application forms, and complicated stuff that we did not understand. We cannot thank you enough. You have been part of my support network, and I will miss you dearly. You are simply fabulous. Your knowledge base is like an encyclopedia, your people skills are amazing, and I thank you for all of the times I cried on the phone, or didn't understand, or didn't reply because I couldn't face it. You are a phenomenal human being, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for everything that you have done for us. Thank you Ruth :-) x x x

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Awwwww thanks Ruby and Lacey.. It has been a pleasure to work with you and I wish you all the best for the future.. :-)

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shena

I needed some legal advice at short notice. The staff that dealt with my case (Sharon and Tom) could not have been more helpful in bringing my issue to a successful conclusion. Thank you

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Clinical Negligence

renu

The team in Ashton's legal have been nothing short of professional and have gone above and beyond to see our case to fruition. I do not have enough words to express how great the whole team has been for me and my family in our nearly a decade long journey together. Very transparent with the process. Will recommend Ashton's to anyone, especially if it's a medical negligence case. Great professional. Great service 👍

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4.8 /5 2023 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for its expertise in residential conveyancing, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, personal injury, employment, debt recovery and complex disputes. Reviews highlight strong legal knowledge, careful attention to detail and effective handling of challenging matters, including property sales, compensation claims and court representation. Clients also value the firm’s clear, prompt communication, professionalism, empathy, patience and reassuring approach, with many noting they felt supported, well informed and in safe hands throughout.

Clear communication
Professional service
Friendly team
Efficient handling
Helpful advice
Patient support
Kept informed
Knowledgeable staff
Quick responses
Stress-free process

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

My Will

Ashtons Legal were proactive and approachable and gave sensible advice.

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Jonathan slater

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Personal and business advice

Ayesha has the gift for explaining everything in detail and in a way that is easy to understand. Her regime for the signing of paperwork involving a witness of signature is brilliant as the documents flow through your hands. She also has an excellent team working with her.

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The journey that was selling my house.

This was my first time using Ashtons legal, it was also my first time selling a property. It has been an experience i will not forget any time soon. Claire and the team have been great throughout, when my buyers and sellers have pulled out or had other complex situations going on i could always rely on Claire to get me an update when i began to think things were all falling apart again... Communication was swift and clear, if i was stuck with anything we sorted it and Claire always took my call. I'm sure the process would have been far more challenging for me had i not have had Ashtons and Claire to help me through it.

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RTA compensation claim

Kerry was very helpful and communicative every step of the way. I was always kept informed of the ongoing claim.

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Housing & Property

Recovering service charge debt

Excellent advice, recalcitrant lease holder smelt the coffee and has paid the debt in full

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Housing & Property

Tye

I would highly recommend Ashtons Legal for their outstanding service and support throughout our house purchase. A special thank you to Andrew Skuse and Rachel Chilton, who were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Their professionalism, expertise, communication, and dedication made what could have been a very stressful process feel so much easier. They went above and beyond to help ensure everything was handled smoothly and, ultimately, made our house purchase possible. We are incredibly grateful for all their hard work and would not hesitate to recommend Andrew, Rachel, and the team at Ashtons Legal to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and supportive legal team. Thank you once again for everything!

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Employment

Darren

The speed of execution was perfect, due to the short time frame available. Emily was unbelievably professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. 5 star, highly recommend

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Kavi Kamal

Court of Protection and Deputyship

Kavi

Ross Blows was extremely professional, knowledgeable, patient, and always happy to answer my questions, which made what could have been a stressful experience much easier. From start to finish, everything was explained clearly, and I was kept informed throughout the process. Thank you.

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Julia Firth

Personal Injury

Julia

Claudia was both professional and friendly easy to talk to and made it easy for me to understand the process. And the best direction to take

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Leander Dias

Housing & Property

Leander

We recently used Ashtons Legal for the purchase of our first home and couldn't be happier with the service we received. A special thank you to Kathryn Smith and Sienna Vincent, who were excellent throughout the entire process. They were responsive, efficient, professional and always willing to answer our questions, no matter how small. Communication was clear and timely, and they consistently kept pace with us whenever we needed information or decisions quickly. Buying a house can be stressful, and we'd heard plenty of horror stories from friends and family about conveyancing solicitors. Thankfully, our experience with Ashtons Legal was the complete opposite. Kathryn and Sienna helped keep everything on track, proactively dealt with issues as they arose, and gave us confidence throughout the transaction. The service was worth every penny and we would not hesitate to recommend Ashtons Legal to anyone purchasing a property. Thank you again for helping us secure our new home.

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