Law firm grows corporate team with legal director hire

Ashfords has appointed Fergus Baker as a legal director to its corporate team.

Baker will be based in the firm’s Plymouth office.

He has extensive experience in a range of corporate matters, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions – on sell and buy side, joint ventures, management buy-outs, corporate governance and equity investments. He has particular expertise advising owner-managed businesses throughout all stages of their life cycle and helping business owners to achieve their exit and succession goals.

He said: “I’m delighted to join Ashfords’ well-respected corporate team. I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues and using my experience to help clients to achieve their strategic objectives.”

Rory Suggett, partner and head of corporate at Ashfords, said: “Fergus is a highly experienced and skilled corporate lawyer and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team. 2024 was another strong year where we grew revenue and headcount notwithstanding a more mixed economic outlook. Fergus’ appointment is reflective of our continued investment in a high-quality team that works together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”