Personal legal services at our Ipswich office
Residential conveyancing
Our CQS-accredited residential conveyancing solicitors in Ipswich help you buy, sell, or remortgage your home efficiently, keeping you informed at every stage with no unwelcome surprises.
Family law
Family matters can be among the most emotionally difficult challenges you will face. Our family law solicitors in Ipswich advise on divorce and separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children, and domestic abuse matters, always working towards the most practical outcome for you and your family.
Wills
A well-drafted Will is one of the most important things you can do for your family; our Wills solicitors in Ipswich take time to understand your full circumstances and make sure your wishes are clearly and robustly recorded.
Probate
Probate is the legal process of administering an estate after someone dies. Our Ipswich probate team guides executors and administrators through every step, handling the formalities so the estate can be distributed as smoothly and promptly as possible.
Powers of attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows a trusted person to manage your affairs if you become unable to do so yourself. We advise on both property and financial affairs LPAs and health and welfare LPAs.
Tax and trusts
We advise on tax planning and trust structures to help you manage your assets effectively, working closely with you and your financial advisers to put arrangements in place that are tax-efficient and legally robust.
Inheritance tax planning
We help you understand what inheritance tax your estate may be liable for and identify the planning strategies that could reduce that liability, giving your family the best possible start.
Inheritance disputes
Our inheritance disputes solicitors in Ipswich help individuals and families reach a resolution as efficiently and sensitively as possible, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Contesting a Will
If you believe a Will does not reflect the true intentions of the person who made it, or that you have been unfairly excluded from an estate, we advise you on your options for contesting it plainly and without jargon.
Dispute resolution
Not every dispute needs to go to court. Our dispute resolution solicitors in Ipswich help individuals resolve civil disputes through negotiation, mediation, and, where necessary, litigation, always looking for the most cost-effective route to resolution.
Ashtons Mediation
Ashtons Mediation is our dedicated mediation service, offering a faster and more cost-effective route to resolution than formal court proceedings, with accredited mediators helping both parties reach a workable agreement in a neutral, structured setting.
Personal injury
We act on a no-win, no-fee basis in most personal injury cases, meaning you pay nothing if your claim is unsuccessful. Our Ipswich personal injury solicitors handle road traffic accidents, accidents at work, asbestos diseases, brain injury, amputation and complex catastrophic injury claims.
Medical negligence
We understand that pursuing a medical negligence claim is a significant step, and we approach every case with the seriousness and compassion it deserves, acting on a no-win, no-fee basis in most cases and giving you an honest assessment of your prospects from the outset.
Employment law
Our employment law solicitors in Ipswich advise employees on unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, and settlement agreements, giving you a clear picture of your rights and the most practical course of action.
Court of Protection
Our Court of Protection solicitors in Ipswich support families in applying to the Court of Protection (the specialist court that oversees decisions for people who lack mental capacity), guiding you through each step clearly and compassionately.
Care home funding
The rules around who pays for residential or nursing care are complex. We advise on care home funding, explaining local authority financial assessments, the capital thresholds that trigger self-funding, and the options available to you.
Coroner’s inquests
When a loved one dies in unexpected or unexplained circumstances, a coroner’s inquest can be deeply distressing to navigate alone. Our solicitors support bereaved families with genuine compassion, helping you understand your rights and what to expect at each stage.
Professional negligence claims
If negligent advice from a solicitor, accountant, financial adviser, or other professional has caused you a financial loss, we assess your position clearly and act decisively to recover what you have lost.
Private criminal defence
Our private criminal defence solicitors represent individuals at every stage of the process, from police interview through to trial, providing clear advice and robust representation throughout.
Planning law
We advise individuals on planning law matters affecting their home or land, including applications, appeals, and objections, helping you understand your options if a planning decision has gone against you or a nearby development affects your property.
French legal services
Ashtons Legal is one of the few UK firms with a dedicated French legal services team, advising in both English and French on property in France, French inheritance matters, and cross-border legal questions.
Business legal services at our Ipswich office
Commercial property
Our commercial property solicitors in Ipswich advise businesses of all sizes on acquisitions, disposals, leases, and ongoing property management, taking a practical, commercially focused approach to completing transactions efficiently.
Commercial property disputes
Where disagreements arise over leases, boundaries, or title, our commercial property disputes team moves quickly to protect your position, seeking to resolve disputes with the minimum disruption to your business through negotiation or, where necessary, litigation.
Construction law
Our construction law solicitors in Ipswich advise developers, contractors, subcontractors, and employers on contracts, procurement, adjudication, and disputes, providing strategic, solutions-focused advice throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Planning
We advise businesses, landowners, and developers on planning applications, appeals, judicial review, and planning agreements, providing clear, strategic advice whether you are promoting a site or opposing a development.
Corporate and commercial
Our corporate and commercial solicitors in Ipswich advise on company formations, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and day-to-day commercial contracts, aiming to add genuine commercial value at every stage.
Mergers and acquisitions
We manage mergers and acquisitions from initial due diligence through to completion, advising buyers, sellers, and management teams with a practical, deal-focused mindset.
Owner-managed business and family business
Our owner-managed and family business solicitors in Ipswich advise on structure, succession, shareholder agreements, and the full range of commercial challenges you face day to day, with a clear understanding of what it means to build a business of your own.
Banking and finance
We advise businesses on banking and finance issues such as lending arrangements, security structures, and more complex financing transactions, working with both lenders and borrowers to get deals structured clearly and completed on time.
Corporate recovery and insolvency
When a business faces financial difficulty, early advice can make a significant difference. Our Ipswich team works with directors, creditors, and insolvency practitioners to find practical solutions, whether through restructuring or a formal insolvency process.
Debt recovery
We pursue commercial debt recovery for businesses owed money, working efficiently and cost-effectively to recover what is rightfully yours using the most appropriate legal tools available.
Employment law for employers
Our Ipswich employment law solicitors advise employers on contracts, policies, disciplinary and grievance processes, TUPE transfers (the rules protecting employees when a business changes hands), redundancy programmes, and employment tribunal defence.
Business immigration
We advise on business immigration, guiding you through sponsor licences, visa applications, and compliance audits to help you recruit and retain international talent while maintaining full right-to-work compliance.
Commercial dispute resolution
Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors in Ipswich work to resolve business conflicts as efficiently as possible, through negotiation and mediation wherever practical and litigation when necessary.
Agriculture and estates
Our agriculture and estates team advises landowners, farmers, and rural businesses on farm tenancies, succession planning, estate management, and rural diversification, with a thorough understanding of the demands of the agricultural sector.
Rural energy
We advise landowners and developers on rural and renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and other infrastructure schemes, helping you negotiate option agreements and leases and navigate the planning and regulatory framework.
Care homes
We act for care home operators on regulatory, property, and operational matters, providing practical advice that reflects the particular pressures of the care sector.
Social housing
We advise social housing providers on development, governance, and asset management, working closely with housing associations and local authorities in a regulatory environment we know well.
Education
Our education law solicitors in Ipswich advise schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, and higher education institutions on governance, employment, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
Veterinary lawyers
We act for veterinary practices on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and partnership and shareholder structures, providing clear and practical advice tailored to the realities of running a veterinary business.
Road transport
We advise businesses in the road transport sector on operator licensing, commercial arrangements, and regulatory compliance, helping you maintain compliance and respond effectively to any challenges from the Traffic Commissioner.
Regulatory law
We advise businesses across a range of sectors on their regulatory obligations, risk management, and responses to enforcement action or investigations, always with a practical and commercially grounded approach.
GDPR and data protection
We advise on GDPR and data protection compliance and can help you respond quickly and effectively if you have suffered a data breach or are facing a regulatory investigation.
Business and white collar crime
We advise businesses and individuals in Ipswich and beyond on investigations and prosecutions involving serious fraud, financial crime, bribery, and other white collar crime matters, providing clear and strategic advice throughout.
Franchising
Our franchising solicitors in Ipswich advise both franchisors and franchisees on disclosure documents, franchise agreements, disputes, and exits, helping you understand your rights and obligations at every stage of the relationship.
Commercial agents
We advise commercial agents on agency agreements, termination rights, and compensation or indemnity claims under the Commercial Agents Regulations, providing clear advice on your legal position whether you are setting up, reviewing, or ending an arrangement.
In-house lawyer service
Our in-house lawyer service provides experienced solicitors on a flexible, retained or project basis, giving your business high-quality legal support without the cost of a permanent hire.
Coroner’s inquests for organisations
When a workplace death or serious incident triggers a coroner’s inquest, we advise employers and care providers on their responsibilities, help them prepare thoroughly, and represent their interests throughout the process.
Local resources
Ipswich County Court and Family Hearing Centre
Ipswich County Court and Family Hearing Centre deals with matters including divorce, childcare arrangements and High Court cases.
Ipswich Citizens Advice
Ipswich Citizens Advice offers free, confidential, and impartial advice on straightforward legal issues.
How to reach our solicitors in Norwich
Reach us by car
Limited parking is available at our Ipswich office, accessible via Portman Road.
Reach us by bus
There are bus stops along Princes Street, just a short walk away from our Ipswich office.
Reach us by train
Our Ipswich office is around a 10-minute walk from Ipswich Train Station.
Plan your journey
If you are considering visiting our Ipswich office, you can plan your journey here.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that our services are accessible to everyone, including those who may need disabled access. If you require assistance or special accommodations, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us in advance of your visit.
Get in touch with our solicitors in Ipswich
Our solicitors in Ipswich are ready to help with whatever you are facing. Call us on 01473 232425, email enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk, or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you promptly.
