Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Nottingham
Ashton Bond Gigg is a distinguished legal practice with a 90-year heritage, specialising in corporate and commercial law while serving high-net-worth private clients, trusts, and charities. Our reputation is built on technical expertise, proactive advisory services, and long-standing relationships with clients across sectors such as technology, construction, and manufacturing. We act as an extension to in-house teams, offering flexible, partner-led advice tailored to complex business needs.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by low client attrition and a focus on recruitment, training, and cutting-edge technology. Established in 1934, we remain rooted in Nottingham, combining regional expertise with national and international reach.
Services
Company and Commercial Law
Dispute Resolution
Outsourcing Advice
Property and Real Estate
Business Recovery and Insolvency
Private Client Services
In-House Legal Support
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer 90 years of expertise in corporate and commercial law.
- Our team provides partner-led advice tailored to complex client needs.
- We serve diverse sectors including technology, manufacturing, and real estate.
- Flexible charging arrangements ensure cost predictability for clients.
- Low client attrition reflects enduring trust in our service quality.
Services
Company and Commercial Law
Our Company and Commercial Group provides strategic legal advice to businesses of all sizes, from owner-managed firms to multinational corporations. We handle mergers, acquisitions, company formations, and commercial agreements, ensuring compliance and growth-oriented solutions. With expertise in sectors like technology and manufacturing, we act as an extension to in-house teams, offering flexible, partner-led support.
Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution team resolves commercial, property, and contractual disputes efficiently, with experience in courts and mediation. We advise on professional negligence, shareholder conflicts, and construction disputes, prioritising swift, cost-effective outcomes. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical solutions tailored to client objectives.
Property and Real Estate
We offer comprehensive property services, including commercial and residential transactions, development, and agricultural land matters. Our clients range from private investors to corporate entities, with expertise in leasehold management, planning agreements, and property finance. We ensure seamless transactions and strategic advice for complex real estate portfolios.
Business Recovery and Insolvency
Our team advises companies, insolvency practitioners, and directors on rescue strategies, liquidations, and creditor rights. We focus on maximising returns, minimising director liability, and navigating cross-border insolvency issues. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures tailored solutions for financial distress scenarios.
Private Client Services
We provide discreet advice on wills, trusts, tax planning, and probate for high-net-worth individuals and charities. Our services include succession planning, inter-vivos trusts, and tax-efficient gifting, ensuring clients' long-term objectives are met with expertise and sensitivity.
People
Andrew Sutton
Senior Partner
Andrew Sutton leads the firm with extensive experience in corporate law, advising businesses on mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements. He champions client relationships and strategic growth.
Lorraine Wheatley
Managing Partner
Lorraine Wheatley oversees firm operations, focusing on client service excellence and team development. Her expertise ensures efficient delivery of legal solutions across practice areas.
Christopher Gigg
Partner
Christopher Gigg specialises in dispute resolution and outsourcing, with a track record in complex litigation and contractual negotiations. He supports clients in achieving commercial outcomes.
Tim Sisson
Partner
Tim Sisson advises on corporate transactions and intellectual property, combining sector knowledge with strategic legal guidance for technology and manufacturing clients.
Siobhan Goodacre
Partner
Siobhan Goodacre leads property and insolvency matters, offering expertise in real estate transactions and business recovery strategies to corporate and private clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, property, business recovery, private client services, and outsourcing advice.
How long has Ashton Bond Gigg been in practice?
We have been providing legal services since 1934, celebrating 90 years of expertise in 2024.
Do you offer flexible pricing options?
Yes, we provide fixed, capped, and blended fee arrangements to suit client needs.
What sectors do you work with?
We work extensively in technology, IT, construction, manufacturing, real estate, and professional services sectors.
Where is your firm based?
Our offices are located in Nottingham, with clients served across the UK and internationally.
