Counsel For A
World In Motion.
Ashford & Vale advises founders, families, and Fortune 500s on the transactions and disputes that define their trajectory — with the discretion of a private practice and the reach of a global firm.
A quiet firm for
consequential moments.
Ashford & Vale was founded on a simple thesis: the most sophisticated legal problems deserve counsel that is equal parts judgment, craft, and restraint.
We deliberately keep our platform lean. Every matter is led by a partner. Every filing is treated as an act of craft. Every client relationship is built to outlast the matter that begins it.
Read our story→A curated global platform.
We choose our
clients as carefully
as they choose us.
Partner-led.
Always.
Results, quietly
assembled.
A selection of representative outcomes. Confidentiality permitting.
"The counsel was equal
parts strategic and surgical."
"Ashford & Vale rebuilt our capital structure in ninety days. The counsel was equal parts strategic and surgical."
"They protected our family's legacy across three jurisdictions with total discretion. Unmatched sophistication."
"In the most consequential moment of my career, they were the only firm I trusted to be in the room."
"The clarity, the calm, the caliber of the team — this is what modern counsel should look like."
The Vale Brief.
The new shape of cross-border M&A
As protectionist regimes tighten, deal architecture is quietly moving upstream — away from the term sheet and into the letter of intent.
Arbitration in the Gulf: a decade of maturity
The DIFC and ADGM have quietly become jurisdictions of choice for complex commercial disputes. Here's what changed.
The family office legal stack
Modern family offices are as complex as mid-cap enterprises. Their legal architecture should reflect that.
How do I schedule a consultation?+
You can book a confidential 30-minute consultation through our contact page, or call our concierge desk directly at (212) 555-0180.
What are your fee structures?+
We offer hourly, fixed-fee, retainer, and contingency arrangements depending on the matter. Fee transparency is discussed at the outset.
Do you accept cases outside New York?+
Yes. We operate in New York, London, and Dubai, with pro hac vice admissions across U.S. federal courts and partner firms globally.
Is my consultation confidential?+
Every consultation is protected by attorney-client privilege from the first minute of contact.
How quickly can you begin work?+
For urgent matters, we can convene a partner-led team within 24 hours.