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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

4.9
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 94%
11% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

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 / 188
Family Law 1 / 20
Clinical Negligence 1 / 83
Company & Commercial 1 / 301
Dispute Resolution 1 / 33
Commercial Property 1 / 6
Agriculture 1 / 327
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
Land Law 1 / 13
Regulations 1 / 146
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 / 16
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 14
Insurance Law 1 / 15
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
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 7
Planning Law 1 / 8
Regulatory Law 1 / 251
Administrative Law 1 / 8
Asset Management 1 / 13
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 / 6
Disability Law 1 / 9
Discrimination Law 1 / 8
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 3
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 40 / 3,713
Housing & Property 40 / 4,693
Employment 36 / 3,550
Personal Injury 13 / 2,597
Family Law 80 / 4,157
Clinical Negligence 12 / 1,221
Company & Commercial 12 / 4,053
Dispute Resolution 9 / 1,793
Commercial Property 90 / 3,582
Agriculture 2 / 815
Litigation 31 / 911
Crime/ Criminal Defence 52 / 2,123
Consumer 23 / 4,309
Inheritance Law 22 / 695
Welfare & Benefits 5 / 1,034
Money & Tax 14 / 1,908
Contract Law 112 / 1,413
Land Law 19 / 1,319
Regulations 6 / 2,338
Professional Negligence 15 / 1,281
Court of Protection and Deputyship 10 / 583
Banking 26 / 1,011
Debt and Tax Law 11 / 775
Driving offences 41 / 630
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 66 / 431
Company Law 95 / 960
Compliance Law 35 / 445
Construction 26 / 847
Corporate Law 93 / 842
Criminal Law 32 / 1,006
IT & Intellectual Property 30 / 1,086
Insurance Law 13 / 642
Licensing Law 48 / 496
Business Law 86 / 484
Child Law 194 / 1,643
Commercial and Business Law 75 / 371
Energy & Transport 5 / 501
Immigration 193 / 2,255
Injunctions Law 82 / 921
Intellectual Property Law 57 / 613
Planning Law 46 / 577
Regulatory Law 1 / 262
Administrative Law 19 / 214
Asset Management 38 / 392
Bribery and Corruption Law 46 / 409
Care Law 81 / 569
Civil Rights Law 10 / 98
Cosmetic Surgery Law 26 / 147
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 55 / 872
Dental Law 15 / 55
Digital Law 21 / 294
Disability Law 52 / 600
Discrimination Law 56 / 495
Domestic Violence Law 158 / 896
Education 82 / 418
Energy Law 27 / 352
Environmental Law 22 / 390
Equality Law 79 / 1,075
Equity Law 100 / 566
Franchise Law 11 / 120
Health and Safety Law 48 / 571
Healthcare Law 27 / 352
Immigration Law 93 / 1,171
Mental Health Law 22 / 207
National Insurance Law 42 / 415
Pensions Law 58 / 483
Privacy Law 41 / 507
Road Traffic Law 33 / 255
Social Law 23 / 223
Surveillance Law 26 / 163
Telecommunications Law 4 / 76
Transport Law 11 / 139
National 101 / 11,165

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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 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

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4.9 /5 54 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for expertise across conveyancing, wills and LPAs, probate and estate administration, personal injury, employment, debt recovery and criminal matters. They are valued for clear guidance, strong legal knowledge, thorough preparation and effective problem-solving, often achieving excellent outcomes in complex or stressful cases. Soft skills highlighted include professionalism, friendliness, empathy, patience, responsiveness and reassuring communication. Many reviewers also note the team’s efficiency, transparency on costs, attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond.

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Knowledgeable advice
Friendly approach
Prompt responses
Efficient handling
Supportive throughout
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Compassionate support
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Dispute Resolution

Hard fought legal case by large company against private individual

Michael was exemplary throughout of case. He is tenacious and very thorough at all times, whilst also providing a good ear and support when needed. We were very grateful to have him in our corner. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.

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Michael Frape

Michael and his colleagues have been friendly, efficient and professional

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Feedback on Services and Support

Jack has acted professional in a very short period of time on all aspects of the reactive support for Armtrac. He has remained calm and logical on all areas when there has been pressure exerted by the solicitor from the other parties. It is clear he has had a solid grounding with a good level of experience in similar cases. It would appear he is very comfortable with his ability and also when to seek guidance from partners to ensure Armtrac has received the best guidance in a compressed period. It is my first experience of working or engaging with Ashtons and from a first impression, Jack has been a true ambassador for your organisation, I have already mentioned to Jack post this case. I would very much like to follow up and meet to understand the capabilities of Ashtons as Armtrac executes on its growth plan and transition as a business to see how we can be utilise your services. Thank you

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Company dispute

I have worked with many legal firms, but I was hugely impressed with Ashtons. They understood the situation quickly and provided clear, strategic advice that helped resolve the matter in our favour. Their support did not stop there. They were highly efficient in drafting all the necessary legal documentation, ensuring everything was properly handled and brought to a clear conclusion. I would not hesitate to recommend Ashtons.

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Thank you Michael

I came to Ashtons with a complex partnership dispute, and Michael Frape made all the difference. He is calm, clear and relentless, and he kept me steady through the stressful stretches by always explaining the reasoning behind his advice. He held firm on the points that counted, never overcomplicated things, and was genuinely sensitive to how much was riding on this for me and my family. He cared about the outcome in a real way. The rest of my dealings with the firm were a touch uneven, but Michael was first rate throughout, and he is the reason I would send anyone facing something similar his way. With heartfelt thanks.

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Paul

I’ve been working with Michael on a very stressful and complex dispute, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for better support. From day one he was calm, clear, and straight-talking. He explained everything in plain English, laid out my options objectively, and never pushed me down a path that didn’t make commercial sense. What really stood out was his balance of legal knowledge and pragmatism - he didn’t just throw the book at me, he helped me weigh up the costs, risks, and likely outcomes so I could make confident decisions. Communication has been excellent, with prompt replies and carefully thought-out advice at every stage. Michael is exactly the kind of lawyer you want on your side: thorough, strategic, and honest about where you stand. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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Federico

Great service and precision. I manage to win my case thanks to the no fees no win. Thanks specially to Claudia Thain.

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Professional Negligence

Richard

Michael Frape of Ashtons Legal provided excellent service in handling a professional negligence claim for me. The claim was very important to me, and Michael did a highly diligent and thorough job of putting together and pursuing the initial stages of the claim, with the appropriate level of attention to detail, always dealing with the case personally. Michael adapted his fees to reflect the nature and size of the case. Michael was then forced to relinquish the case on grounds of the economics, but he gave time in completing the final stage before the handover to my new solicitor and did everything he could to ensure that went smoothly. Eventually a settlement of the case was obtained and I will always be grateful for Ashtons Legal's part in this.

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Dispute Resolution

georgina

As a retired solicitor I am probably the worst type of client! But I have to commend Tom Bailey for his excellent support, advice and most important result he achieved for us. John Chambers, who drafted my original agreement over 20 years ago gave excellent initial advice and then passed me to Tom to resolve the conflict that then came. I cannot thank Tom enough for his support and understanding and for achieving a successful outcome.

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Joe

Bethanie Mantin at Ashtons legal helped me with a very sensitive personal matter. Communication was amazing and she was able to achieve the best result on my behalf. The quality of the work was unapparelled, without her knowledge and skill this wouldn't have been possible. I owe her and her team as a massive thank you. I highly recommend for anyone in need of a top tier solicitor!!

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4.8 /5 2029 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for expertise across conveyancing, wills and LPAs, probate and estate administration, personal injury, employment, debt recovery and criminal matters. They are valued for clear guidance, strong legal knowledge, thorough preparation and effective problem-solving, often achieving excellent outcomes in complex or stressful cases. Soft skills highlighted include professionalism, friendliness, empathy, patience, responsiveness and reassuring communication. Many reviewers also note the team’s efficiency, transparency on costs, attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond.

Professional service
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Friendly approach
Prompt responses
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Supportive throughout
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outstanding professionalism

Absolute pleaseure to deal with and made the whole ordeal just that little bit more bearable knowing i had Kerry's full support

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Housing & Property

Anne's assistance with French property sale much appreciated

Anne Hale's advice and expertise have been very helpful regarding the sale contract of a French property, her knowledge always reassuring.

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Land Law

Sale of and land registrations

Andie was efficient, knowledgeable and extremely professional Thank you

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A streamline service for Wills and POA's

Emily + Louise acted in a professional manner while at the same time being open + friendly. They went through the whole process in detail on the two occasions we met, asking questions along the way to ensure we fully understood. I would not hesitate in recommending Ashton to friends and family.

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Registering EPA

The whole process was explained clearing from the start. Any queries were dealt with promptly and emails replied to very quicly

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Tye Farm

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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Darren Howe

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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