Scott Ashby
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Scott has extensive experience of defending professional negligence claims and regulatory complaints involving law firms and accountancy practices, with a particular specialism in claims against professionals involving conveyancing transactions, lost litigation and complex wills and trusts disputes. He also advises on wasted costs applications in both the civil and criminal courts, as well as on policy coverage issues. Scott acts for major national and international clients, including numerous Top 200 UK law firms, licensed conveyancers, alternative legal service providers, and their professional indemnity insurers.
" I am a fierce advocate for my clients and always seek to protect their money and reputation like it was my own."
"My practice focuses on the Insurance sector. I enjoy the challenge of acting for both professional and insured clients as well as the insurers themselves, and provide strategic, commercial advice that allows them to meet their objectives.
I bring strong technical expertise and a straight-talking, direct approach in the defence of claims, cutting through the legalese to deliver targeted solutions.
I am a fierce advocate for my clients and always seek to protect their money and reputation like it was my own."
Scott's recent work highlights:
Asif v Ditta & Riaz [2021] EWCA Crim 1091 - Successfully defended a solicitor in the defence of a wasted costs application, which has become one of the leading authorities on the wasted costs regime in the context of private prosecutions.
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"Scott Ashby delivers impressive legal knowledge." - Chambers UK 2026
Recommended - Professional Negligence - Legal 500 UK 2026
Ranked - Professional Negligence - Chambers UK 2026
"Scott is highly responsive and friendly. He combines deep technical knowledge with great commercial acumen, as well as leading an exceptional team." - Chambers UK 2024
"Scott's advice is always great and he's very commercial." - Chambers UK 2023
Top Ranked – Chambers UK 2022
Scott Ashby regularly acts on negligence claims relating to professionals in the legal sector. - Chambers UK 2022
"Scott Ashby has been an excellent addition to the team in Bristol and has led to an increased instruction on my part for solicitors’ negligence claims. He is always there to assist and nothing is too much trouble – his advice is commercial and cuts through to the key issues in a way which is easy to understand and also cost effective." - The Legal 500 UK 2022
Scott Ashby regularly acts on claims relating to professionals in the legal sector. Sources describe him as "a wise and pragmatic lawyer who takes responsibility for cases." - Chambers UK 2021
Clients value Scott's "clear and helpful advice." - Chambers UK, 2020
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Insurance & Reinsurance, Brokers / MGAs, Insurance (Claims), Professional Practices, Accountants & Auditors, Legal Professionals
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