“As the owner controller of a mid-size Financial Services Group we are consistently being tested by complex employment legislation, mergers and acquisitions (having acquired 17 companies in 10 years) and litigation. We have utilised the services of hundreds of practices over our 10 years with varying degrees of success. asb law provide a refreshing business led approach and have guided us through spurious actions culminating in a successful outcome. They have told us the bad news we don't want to hear and how to mitigate an impossible situation. Couple the aforementioned with the pragmatic, robust litigation they undertake and you have a winning recipe from a multi faceted practice. It's refreshing when your legal partners have your interest at the forefront of their strategy.”

Kevin Spencer, Group Chief Executive, Markerstudy Insurance Limited

Lyndsey Ratcliffe is highly regarded for her "unflustered, hard-working, detail-driven" style. Sources say her understanding of IT law is "first-rate."

Chambers & Partners UK 2011 - IP/IT

Andrew Clinton is 'very commercially minded'

Legal 500 UK 2011 - Dispute Resolution

"asb provide a fast and commercial response. They understand aviation and so can provide advice which is sound and professional but also user-friendly. asb has delivered cost effective solutions and are seen as a valuable support to our business. Since working with asb, Richard Mumford and his team have taken the time to really understand our business and got to know our people. This has ensured that they give us the best advice and representation available."

Helen Perkins, Company Secretary, Air Partner plc

“I recently used the disputes team in a complicated technical adjudication with a particularly difficult respondent. The team managed the entire process very efficiently, offered proactive, tactical advice and were invaluable in securing a positive result. Thanks for your expertise on a good job very well done.”

Stuart Lawrence, Head of Legal, ETDE (UK)

‘We have nothing but good things to say about asb law and in particular Lyndsey Ratcliffe and the Dispute Resolution team. Having found ourselves at the end of some particularly nasty litigation it was a breath of fresh air to have Lyndsey’s sound common sense, innovative ideas and ,most especially, unstinting support behind us. Throughout the whole dispute she worked tirelessly on our behalf, keeping us up to date on all that was happening and constantly reassuring us that the approach we were taking was the right one. She was simply a delight to work with and very deserving of her recent promotion to partner. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lyndsey and her team to any individual or organisation.’

Gillian W Tait, Managing Director, Competent Advisor

Richard Mumford used to work at the FSA and specialises in fraud and misconduct matters. According to clients, he has a "calm, thoughtful and imaginative approach."

Chambers & Partners UK 2011 - Dispute Resolution

Jeremy Ferris of asb law LLP is recognised as an "approachable and easy-to-deal-with" practitioner who offers practical advice.

Chambers & Partners UK 2012 - Propert Litigation

Lyndsey Ratcliffe enters the rankings this year with sources praising her as "first class" and "completely unflappable." Clients say she is "great at working through the issues and fantastic on the strategic front."

Chambers & Partners UK 2012 - Dispute Resolution

Richard Mumford heads up the disputes group and is experienced in the areas of multi-jurisdictional fraud, bribery and corruption.

Legal 500 UK 2011 - Dispute Resolution

This dispute resolution team has an impressive range of experience. The commercial disputes practice sits within a wider contentious group that covers a variety of areas, including property, construction and debt recovery. Much of the team's work involves fraud or covenants, but it also handles an increasing amount of IP disputes, contract claims and insolvency matters. The team's lawyers are praised for their "sensible and commercial approach."

Chambers & Partners UK 2011 - Dispute Resolution

Andrew Clinton is 'very commercially minded' and Richard Mumford is an 'excellent strategist'.

Legal 500 UK 2011 - Dispute Resolution

asb law LLP has a growing contentious aviation practice, attracting new instructions from the likes of Air Partner and Aercap.

Legal 500 UK 2011 - Aviation