The team, led by “the energetic” (Legal 500) Simon Rous, is recognised for its full service capability and city quality advice which has attracted a wide spectrum of clients ranging from start ups to international corporates.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THE TEAM

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2007 Edition
A consistent delivery of high-quality service and deal flow … service substantial clients in the most complex of deals

Legal 500, 2006 Edition
Ashfords “had the lead role in some 37 deals in the West Country in 2005, as well as travelling the world in the course of advice to Schlumberger, China Education Group, Actaris and Centrax.”

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2006 Edition
Interviewees lauded this firm because, "occasionally we throw something unusual at them and they have never been stumped!"
Simon Rous is "an inspirational leader with first class connections." He is "amazing - immensely experienced, to the point and commercial" as well as "an amusing guy to work with."

Legal 500, 2005 Edition
Ashfords' managing partner Simon Rous is recommended for complex corporate work. The firm is praised for 'always looking to add value' and for keeping clients up to date on the progress of instructions.

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2005 Edition
Clients recommend the team as "experienced across the whole spectrum. It brings a keen legal sense to the table along with top legal skills." With a strong corporate presence across both its Exeter and Plymouth offices, the firm is recognised as "one of the leaders of the region ."
Simon Rous who heads up the corporate/commercial team "shows great commerciality, co-operation and practicality."

Legal 500, 2004 Edition
"Enjoys a genuinely national reputation for its mid-range M&A work, consistently handling over £3bn-worth of deals a year. Clients express high satisfaction with work done at all levels of the firm"