You have been there to help me through the most harrowing experience of my life. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work, advice, patience, and consideration in getting me to this stage of my case
Ashleigh’s experience in private wealth disputes, includes:-
- Acting for a spouse in a longstanding claim for reasonable financial provision (c.£15 million comprising significant London property portfolio) involving numerous beneficiaries and intermediaries. The case was settled at mediation for a substantial sum. Post-settlement, a High Court Application ensured an advantageous settlement structure.
- Acting for claimant farmworker in a failed promise claim valued at £5m and involving numerous witnesses. The case settlement on the first day of a 10-day trial for a life-changing sum for the client.
- Representing the daughter of the deceased in defending an Inheritance Act claim, as well as a Court application to appoint an independent administrator, in a complex estate (c£20 million) made up of a large property portfolio, companies, and international assets, requiring cross collaboration with colleagues in different departments of the firm.
- Advising the sister of the deceased in a property ownership dispute, securing a favourable settlement for the client without the need for mediation or trial.
- Acting for a beneficiary in a challenge to his late sister’s Will based on lack of want of knowledge and approval where the deceased’s estate had been left to the carer. The case settled for a sizeable sum.
- Representing parties in High Court applications for approval of settlements in relation to protected parties, such as infant children and adults who lack capacity.
- Representing concerned family members, and Attorneys, in Power of Attorney disputes.
Ashleigh’s experience in commercial matters include: –
- Acting in High Court public law disputes (judicial reviews) including representing housing association in a challenge to a decision of the regulator, and assisted landowners in judicial review proceedings relating to planning decisions. Cases required a detailed understanding of a specific process governed by the Administrative Court.
- Advising exiting shareholder and director of large manufacturing company in minority shareholder dispute securing a substantial settlement at mediation.
- Acting for a US client in a cross-jurisdiction intellectual property case.
- Advising multinational manufacturing client in relation to £2m fitness for purpose claim resulting in settlement.