MEET ASHLEY STANTON

Ashley is a highly experienced commercial litigation and insolvency solicitor with over 20 years’ experience acting in complex, high-value disputes across Australian jurisdictions. He advises and represents businesses, directors, and stakeholders in high-pressure matters, guiding clients from pre-litigation strategy through to trial and enforcement.

Ashley has extensive experience across all aspects of commercial litigation, including disputes involving commercial property, contracts, shareholder and partnership disputes, oppression claims, governance issues, and the enforcement of shareholder agreements. He regularly advises on the drafting, interpretation, and enforcement of shareholder agreements, exit mechanisms, deadlock resolution, and the protection of minority and majority interests.

He also brings deep commercial acumen to insolvency and restructuring matters, including recovery actions, director duties, voidable transactions, and insolvency-related litigation. Known for delivering pragmatic, business-focused solutions, Ashley balances legal risk with commercial realities. He is recognised for strategic negotiation, and decisive leadership, and is committed to achieving favourable outcomes aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

Expertise

• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Governance
• Insolvency
• Restructuring
• Defamation
• Professional Negligence
• Commercial Agreements
• Advising company directors on duties, governance, and legal risk