News and Publications
New Partner joins law firm's Property Litigation team
Thursday 8th November 2012Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Property Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Ken Smith. more...
New Partner joins law firm's Marine team
Tuesday 6th November 2012Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Marine team further with the appointment of Partner Jonathan Sharp. more...
The contractual obligations of "due diligence" and "reasonable endeavours to procure" and repudiatory breach
Monday 5th November 2012The recent case of Ampurius Nu Homes Holdings v Telford Homes (Creekside) Ltd [2012] draws into focus the interpretation of the frequently used contractual phrases, "due diligence" and "reasonable endeavours to procure" in relation to the deliberate cessation of construction work due to funding difficulties. In the challenging economic climate there are few within the Construction Industry who would object to the statement that projects often run into funding problems. However, the consequences of intentionally ceasing work should be cautiously considered. more...
Chambers 2013 Rewards Ashfords' Continued Focus on Client Service and expansion of its Specialist Skills Base
Friday 2nd November 2012Ashfords LLP has further enhanced its reputation and client standing over the past year according to the latest 2013 Edition of Chambers, the highly respected reference bible for legal services throughout the UK, published today (2nd November). more...
Product Recall - Managing The Process
Thursday 1st November 2012The recent product recalls by a well known car manufacturer have underlined the growing number of companies having to take recall decisions and the impact that the tough regulatory framework, particularly that flowing from the EU, is having on product safety. more...
Guide to Unfair Prejudice Against Shareholders
Thursday 1st November 2012This Guide explains Unfair Prejudice under English Law in general terms. The intention of the Guide is not, however, to advise you on whether or not to petition for unfair prejudice (which will depend on the facts of your case). The subject of unfair prejudice is a complex area and no guide can ever set out all the factors relating to a particular case. This Guide is not therefore a substitute for detailed advice on your case. If you would like further explanation of any points in this guide, please contact us. more...
