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Corporate & M&A
Cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and complex restructurings for institutions and family offices.
Counsel of Consequence
Discretion.
Precision.
Conviction.
For nearly four decades, Ashford & Vale has represented the world's most consequential institutions and individuals in matters where ordinary counsel will not suffice.
New York · London · Singapore · Dubai
Chambers Global Band 1Legal 500 EliteFinancial Times Innovative LawyersIFLR Firm of the YearBenchmark Litigation Tier 1Chambers Global Band 1Legal 500 EliteFinancial Times Innovative LawyersIFLR Firm of the YearBenchmark Litigation Tier 1Chambers Global Band 1Legal 500 EliteFinancial Times Innovative LawyersIFLR Firm of the YearBenchmark Litigation Tier 1
Practice Areas
Six disciplines. One standard of excellence.
Each engagement is led by a partner and staffed with the precision of a boutique, with the resources of a global firm.
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Private Wealth
Discreet succession planning, fiduciary structures, and intergenerational wealth strategy.
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Litigation & Disputes
High-stakes commercial litigation and international arbitration before the world's leading tribunals.
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Capital Markets
IPOs, debt offerings, and regulatory counsel across NYSE, LSE, and SGX listings.
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Intellectual Property
Patent, trademark, and trade secret strategy for technology and luxury brands.
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Regulatory & Compliance
Sanctions, AML, and white-collar defense for executives and multinational enterprises.
The Counsel
Partners who answer directly.
No layers. No proxies. Every matter is led by a named partner with personal accountability for the outcome.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Jonathan Ashford
Founding Partner
Three decades advising sovereign funds and Fortune 100 boards on transformational deals.
International Arbitration
Eleanor Vale
Managing Partner
Lead counsel in over forty ICC and SIAC proceedings with combined value exceeding $14B.
Capital Markets, APAC
Wei Chen
Senior Partner
Architect of landmark dual-listings between Singapore and New York exchanges.
By the Measure
A record written in outcomes.
$48B+
Transactions advised
97%
Favorable outcomes
32
Jurisdictions
1987
Established
In Confidence
What our clients quietly say.
“Their command of cross-border structuring is unmatched. Ashford & Vale closed in six weeks what others promised in six months.
CEO, Sovereign Wealth Fund
“A firm of remarkable discretion and surgical precision. The only call to make when the stakes are existential.
Chairman, FTSE 100 Conglomerate
“Eleanor and her team transformed a hostile arbitration into a decisive victory. Worth every hour, twice over.
Founder, Private Equity Group
Begin in Confidence
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Questions
Considered answers.
Yes. We represent founders, executives, principals, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on matters where precision and discretion are paramount.
We work on fixed-fee retainers, hourly engagements, and success-based structures for transactional and litigation work. Every engagement begins with a confidential consultation.
New York, London, Singapore, and Dubai — with co-counsel relationships in twenty-eight additional jurisdictions.
Initial counsel is typically available within forty-eight hours of your inquiry. Time-critical matters are triaged immediately.
Absolutely. All communications are protected under attorney-client privilege from the moment of first contact.