Peter Ashford

Peter Ashford

Solicitor

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  • About me

    Consultant and Co-Head of International Arbitration Group at Fox Williams, Arbitrator

  • Education

    • Oxted County School

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      Secondary Education

    • Bristol Polytechnic

      1983 - 1984
      Law Society Finals Law

      Law Society Final Exams

    • Keele University

      1980 - 1983
      BSocSci Law & Economics
  • Experience

    • Calow Easton

      Jan 1984 - Jan 1987
      Solicitor

      Articled Clerk and, latterly, solicitor

    • Cripps

      Jan 1987 - Sept 2012
      Partner and Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution

      Solicitor and partner, sometime head of litigation, head of commercial dispute resolution, member of partnership board

    • Fox Williams

      Sept 2012 - now

      Specialising in international commercial arbitration and litigation in support of, or challenges to, arbitration.

      • Arbitrator and Consultant

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Partner, International Arbitration Group

        Sept 2012 - Jan 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

      Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
    • Previously authorised to issue and conduct proceedings in the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts

      DIFC Courts | Dubai International Financial Centre
      Feb 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Peter Ashford
      Legal Directories - The 2014 edition of the Legal 500 says “Peter Ashford is ‘intelligent, commercial and tenacious’.” The 2015 edition of Chambers says: “He is known as a “top-notch” lawyer who “works very hard for clients.”” The 2015 edition of Legal 500 says: “Peter Ashford is ‘intelligent, commercial and tenacious’.The 2016 edition of Chambers says: "Sources say Peter Ashford of Fox Williams LLP is "fantastic to work with" and offers "the incredibly high standard of service that you… Show more The 2014 edition of the Legal 500 says “Peter Ashford is ‘intelligent, commercial and tenacious’.” The 2015 edition of Chambers says: “He is known as a “top-notch” lawyer who “works very hard for clients.”” The 2015 edition of Legal 500 says: “Peter Ashford is ‘intelligent, commercial and tenacious’.The 2016 edition of Chambers says: "Sources say Peter Ashford of Fox Williams LLP is "fantastic to work with" and offers "the incredibly high standard of service that you would normally find in major City law firms." He specialises in international trade, joint venture and commercial contract disputes."Clients praise Peter Ashford, saying: "He provides realistic appraisals of the situation, and is both diligent and professional in all his behaviour."(Chambers UK, 2017)"Trusted by clients"(Legal 500, 2017)"Very experienced" (Legal 500, 2019)“Bright, involved and always available" (Legal 500, 2019)"Takes a real interest in arbitration law and the procedural aspects"(Chambers UK, 2020)“Peter Ashford is a level-headed and robust commercial litigation and arbitration partner - never overbearing … not aloof"(Legal 500, 2020) Show less