Birketts LLP‘s Norwich office is a key hub for the firm's litigation department. The team advises on disputes across the region, and has seen an uptick in work on a national and international scale. Andrew Kinnison co-heads the dispute resolution practice with Cambridge-based Laurence Weeks. Kinnison, who is a qualified barrister, predominantly works on contractual and partnership disputes, insolvency matters, and shareholder disputes. He is ably supported by Adam Blenkinsop, who acts for corporate entities and charity sector clients in contentious matters. Chloe Bird is active in defamation claims.

Mills & Reeve LLP in Norwich stands out for its 'absolutely first-class commercial disputes team'. The group is well versed in handling prominent regional, national and international disputes for clients in a wide range of sectors, ranging from food and agribusiness to life sciences, automotive, and energy. The 'excellent tactician' Rachel McDonnell heads the practice; Catherine Noble is a key contact for insolvency litigation and enforcement matters; Rachel Higgs has a solid track record in handling cases involving fraud, breaches of warranty and shareholder and partnership disputes; and Abaigh Compton is active in work regarding defamation and restrictive covenant matters.

Ashtons Legal is home to 'an excellent team, with particular franchising expertise'. The group is well versed in handling a broad range of contentious franchising matters, however the team is equally strong in advising on cases concerning breaches of directors' duties, commercial and shareholder disputes, and litigation pertaining to corporate transactions. Practice head Tom Bailey, who is a qualified barrister, is active in cases before the High Court, while Fiona Stuart, who is head of the insolvency and restructuring group, advises on disputes involving allegations of fraud and conspiracy.

Howes Percival LLP houses a strong litigation team in its Norwich office. Practice head Gordon Simpson is 'very proactive and efficient', and is sought after for his expertise in handling shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice proceedings. Sam Leaver's workload includes shareholder and contractual disputes and associated damages claims. The group often works in tandem with the firm's Northampton, Leicester and Cambridge offices to support clients on large-scale litigation.

The Norwich office of Fosters is home to Chris Fielding, who heads the practice and stands out as 'a master in civil litigation'. Fielding is well versed in representing individuals and businesses in litigation, with particular strength in handling unfair prejudice cases. The 'exceptional' Simon Loome focuses on handling company disputes and insolvency litigation, as well as a range of commercial and corporate disputes.