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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Hannah Baker

New Exeter law firm created after Ashfords disposes of equity release business

A new law firm has launched in Exeter following the sale of a subsidiary business of South West legal practice Ashfords.

The newly regulated company, Barton Law, is headed up by Peter Barton, who previously worked at Ashfords and has brought a team of more than 40 lawyers and legal assistants with him.

The move is part of a divestment by Ashfords of its equity release arm following a strategic review, the firm said.

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