Ashley Stanton

Ashley Stanton is a distinguished Director and commercial litigation and insolvency solicitor with over two decades of expertise in handling high-value, intricate legal disputes across Australia. Ashley is adept at advising businesses, directors, and stakeholders in challenging legal matters, expertly guiding clients from the initial stages of litigation strategy through to trial and enforcement. In the realm of commercial litigation, Ashley has a comprehensive understanding of disputes related to commercial property, contracts, shareholder and partnership disagreements, oppression claims, governance issues, and the enforcement of shareholder agreements. His proficiency extends to advising on the drafting, interpretation, and enforcement of shareholder agreements, including exit mechanisms, deadlock resolution, and the safeguarding of both minority and majority interests. Ashley's acumen in insolvency and restructuring is marked by his ability to manage recovery actions, navigate director duties, handle voidable transactions, and conduct insolvency-related litigation. He is distinguished for providing pragmatic solutions tailored to business needs, balancing legal risks with commercial realities. His strategic negotiation skills and decisive leadership are well-regarded, consistently aligning legal strategies with clients' commercial objectives. Throughout his career, Ashley has held influential roles, including Director at Stanton & Associates Lawyers and previous positions as Partner at AJ & Co. Lawyers, Special Counsel at Creevey Russell Lawyers, and Director at SK Lawyers. His legal journey began at Rick Jones & Associates and progressed through pivotal roles at Sawford Voll Lawyers. Ashley's educational foundation was built at the Queensland University of Technology, where he completed his studies, equipping him with a solid grounding for his legal career.