Ashraf Ali—Square One Law

Commercial law firm Square One Law has appointed associate Ashraf Ali to its corporate commercial team from the Manchester office of London-based law firm, Laytons. 

Ashraf is experienced in dealing with a wide range of corporate matters and his work centres on the acquisition, development and disposal of small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of industry sectors. He recently assisted with the disposal of a Dubai based deep sea oil engineering business operating in eight jurisdictions globally and acted for the fund managers of the £184m North West Fund, advising on individual investments.

Ashraf says: “I grew up in the North East and I studied at Durham University, so I was looking for an opportunity to return. Square One Law is developing a great reputation and is well known in the legal marketplace for being energetic and dynamic which is exactly the kind of environment I was looking for. I am really motivated by the challenge of winning new work and working with and learning from the experienced partners at Square One Law.”

Corporate partner, Mark Lazenby says: “We are delighted that Ashraf has chosen Square One Law. He has had outstanding experience in his former firm and he will be a great addition to our team.”