Catherine Ashford
Senior partner · Commercial & corporate
Admitted 1998
Offices in Bath, Bristol & London
01225 960 412
Independent law firm
Clear advice.
Decisive action.
For over a century.
Partner-led legal advice for businesses, families and individuals across the South West – explained in plain English, with costs agreed upfront.
Top-tier firm · The Legal Directory 2026 Lexcel accredited practice Conveyancing Quality Scheme Law Firm of the Year · Western Business Awards
How we can help
Seventy lawyers across eighteen practice areas – but every client has one named partner responsible for their matter.
Fixed-fee services
Know the cost before you commit. All prices exclude VAT and third-party fees, which we always list separately.
Single will
£450
+ VAT
Drafted and signed within 14 days.
Residential conveyancing
from £1,150
+ VAT
Sale or purchase up to £500k.
Lasting power of attorney
£650
+ VAT
Health or property & finance.
Settlement agreement
from £500
+ VAT
Often paid by your employer.
Our partners
Edward Lyle
Partner · Disputes & litigation
Admitted 2004
Nadia Rahman
Partner · Private client
Admitted 2009
Ashford & Lyle guided us through the sale of our family business with real calm and commercial sense. We always knew where we stood – and what it would cost.
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