Martin de Ridder

B.A. (Hons), Solicitor, Managing Director

Dispute Resolution and Employment

Dispute Resolution Expertise

With over 25 years of experience, Martin advises on complex commercial, contractual, and property disputes, delivering practical, results-driven outcomes.

Employment Law Leadership

Martin provides expert legal support to employers and employees, guiding clients through workplace disputes, contracts, and compliance with clarity and confidence.

Recognised & Respected

As Managing Director of Ansons, Martin is known for his strategic insight and trusted leadership, recognised by clients and peers across Staffordshire and the Midlands.

Practice areas

Martin de Ridder is a Solicitor and the Managing Director of Ansons.
Qualified in 2004, Martin now focuses on his MD role while maintaining a busy disputes practice for owner-managed businesses and corporates, with a particular emphasis on shareholder and partnership disputes.

Martin’s disputes work centres on shareholder and partnership disputes, including unfair prejudice claims, director duties and fiduciary issues, derivative actions and governance breakdowns. He also advises on contract claims, restrictive covenants, IP disputes, professional negligence, and debt recovery and enforcement.

His expertise covers:

Known for his pragmatic, solutions-driven approach, Martin provides clear, commercially focused advice to resolve complex disputes efficiently and protect clients’ interests.

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Contractual and construction disputes

Debt collection and insolvency

Intellectual property and professional negligence

Property disputes and liability claims

Restraint of trade and settlement agreements

Supply of goods and services

Shareholder, Partnership and Company Law Disputes

Insolvency Disputes.

Recent Experience

Martin has extensive experience representing clients in both the High Court and tribunals, delivering successful outcomes across a variety of challenging cases.

In addition to his client work, Martin regularly speaks at Ansons HR seminars and presents to local business associations, offering insight into employment and commercial litigation issues.

Protecting Business Interests

Preventing two employees from establishing a competing business in breach of restrictive covenants.

High Court Success for Construction Client

Securing a High Court victory for a builder wrongfully sued following a medical incident on-site.

Director Defence and Settlement

Reaching a favourable settlement for a director pursued by a liquidator of his former company.

Resolving Complex IP Disputes

Advising on intricate intellectual property disputes involving design rights.

Protecting Business Interests

Preventing two employees from establishing a competing business in breach of restrictive covenants.

High Court Success for Construction Client

Securing a High Court victory for a builder wrongfully sued following a medical incident on-site.

Director Defence and Settlement

Reaching a favourable settlement for a director pursued by a liquidator of his former company.

Resolving Complex IP Disputes

Advising on intricate intellectual property disputes involving design rights.

Martin de Ridder on Legally Sound

As the host of Legally Sound, Martin brings legal topics to life, breaking down complex issues and sharing real-world advice in conversation with guests from across the industry.

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Martins' Feedback

Martin is an excellent solicitor as well as being willing to go the extra mile to achieve the desired solution. He has a track record of success in the matters he advises on and is great to work with.

Ronan Quigeley

Financial Director of British Chambers of Commerce

Martin is an extremely good solicitor who managed to negotiate a very good result for me despite the odds. I have no hesitation in recommending Martin or Ansons.

Leigh Johnston

Peligro

Martin de Ridder is knowledgeable and a safe pair of hands.

Legal 500 UK 2025

Martin de Ridder gains the trust of his clients and is able to boil down complex disputes to the key points.

Legal 500 UK 2025

Martin de Ridder has great tact in conveying not just the book of law but also always takes a practical business approach so that the problem is dealt with economically.

Legal 500 UK 2023

Martin de Ridder has his client’s interests firmly at heart and gives down-to-earth and sensible advice.

Legal 500 UK 2022