Fergus Baker Joins Ashfords as Legal Director, Strengthening Corporate Team

UK law firm Ashfords has bolstered its corporate team with the appointment of Fergus Baker as a legal director, who will operate from the firm's Plymouth office. Baker brings a wealth of experience in handling corporate matters such as mergers and acquisitions (both domestic and cross-border), joint ventures, management buy-outs, corporate governance, and equity investments. He boasts significant expertise in advising owner-managed businesses throughout their lifecycle, aiding business owners in achieving exit and succession planning goals. Baker expressed enthusiasm about joining Ashfords, a well-regarded corporate outfit, aiming to leverage his experience to assist clients in meeting strategic targets. Ashfords' partner and head of corporate, Rory Suggett, praised Baker for his substantial expertise and stated that Baker's hiring reflects the firm's ongoing commitment to invest in a high-quality team despite the challenging economic climate in 2024. The corporate team at Ashfords caters to a diverse clientele, including large public limited companies, international groups, investors, owner-managed businesses, professional services firms, and entrepreneurs. They regularly engage in UK and cross-border deals, with substantial exposure to private equity-backed transactions.