Personal Injury: Independent Reviews

We are top rated by the independent publication the Legal 500,  and have been for more than a decade.

Legal 500

Known for its ‘thoroughness and personal touch’, Ashtons Legal is ‘one of the best PI firms nationwide’. The ‘extremely helpful’ Richard Foyster and Michael Wangermann are ‘willing to take on unusual and risky cases’. ‘Engaging and assured’ associate Tom Ranson ‘delivers robust and sensible advice’.

Ashtons Legal’s team is ‘unequalled in client service – diligent and hardworking, it provides a better service than most larger national firms and is a delight to work with’. Key figures include ‘extremely good negotiator’ Richard Foyster; ‘exceptional all-rounder’ Michael Wangermann, who ‘charms his opponents into submission’; Tom Ranson, who is ‘amongst the best in his field’.

Key Individuals

Richard Foyster is based in the Ipswich office. His practice focuses on mesothelioma and employers’ liability cases, and he has significant experience with catastrophic injury claims. He is described as “excellent – always available.”

Department head Richard Foyster offers notable expertise in employers’ liability claims, including industrial disease cases, as well as acting on claims arising from RTAs. Interviewees praise his ability to “make something very complicated appear very simple.”

Tom Ranson frequently handles claims involving chronic pain, spinal and complex brain injuries. Sources describe him as an “exceptional litigator” who “pays attention to detail and gives excellent client care.”