With offices across Grimsby, Lincoln and Louth, Wilkin Chapman Rollits is sought out by clients within the agriculture, energy and renewables, and food sectors. Dispute resolution specialist Joshua Briggs generates activity for the firm with his experience in commercial and property disputes, whilst Andrew Holt has a commercial litigation specialism and is a name to note for his capabilities in agriculture and tech mandates in particular. The pair co-helm the team. James Kinnaird is a key practitioner with an employment litigation specialism, and Tom Hickingbottom routinely acts on property litigation, singled out for his work on TOLATA disputes.

Freeths LLP‘s team receives a varied stream of instructions relating to insurance, property, and procurement claims, as well as shareholder and partnership disputes. At the helm of the practice, experienced litigator Simon Baigent specialises in financial and shareholder disputes. Experienced practitioner Emma Anderson covers contractual claims and employment-related disputes, whilst Richard Fitzmaurice‘s focus areas include the pursuit and defence of restrictive covenant disputes as well as breach of contract claims.

Acting primarily in commercial and trust disputes, shareholder and boardroom disputes, and in matters regarding the enforcement of restrictive covenants, Gateley Legal offers a wealth of sector experience in manufacturing, transport and logistics, and in sport and media. Practice head Claire Herbert‘s varied expertise encompasses media litigation, contractual claims, and shareholder and partnership disputes. Natalie Reed (née Howes) specialises in professional negligence, breach of post-termination restrictions, and data protection claims, and Katie Shaw is noteworthy also.

The team's workload at HCR Hewitsons covers industry sectors including higher education, tech, company governance, and includes representing clients in international as well as domestic contexts. Team head and 'strong operator' Dominic Hopkins has broad ranging expertise in commercial litigation and is the go-to advisor for commercial contract disputes, professional negligence, and company proceedings.

Howes Percival LLP's team is equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional matters as well as domestic. Its workload includes contract, banking and tort claims. Practice head Geraint Davies acts for commercial clients on contract and tort claims in particular. Satnam Chayra engages with clients regarding shareholder, director and partnership claims. Gary Pitt chiefly focuses on the food and drink sector, while Aimee Newton supports the team on a broad range of commercial and contract disputes.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s team, noted for its ‘exemplary professionalism’, handles disputes across a broad range of industries, with particular activity in the commercial energy and higher education sectors. Key practitioner Daniel Jennings has a solid track record in international arbitrations, while Jonathan Stork is known for his work in the agricultural sector. Alex Ryan handles a range of contractual, corporate, and business protection matters, and the team is well-supported by Simran Kang.

BHW Solicitors‘ practice is equipped to handle the breadth of litigious matters including acting therein in high-value cases before the High Court. Department head Paul Davis predominantly engages with telecoms, aerospace, and retail clients on disputes. Farhaan Pathan works closely with business owners, landlords, and commercial tenants on commercial contracts, business and property disputes, and debt recovery cases.

The commercial litigation team at Nelsons Solicitors Limited ‘blends technical excellence with a personable and client-focused ethos’ and maintains a specialism in the healthcare market. Practice head Andy Rudkin exemplifies this expertise with capabilities handling complex shareholder and partnership disputes within the sector.

Roythornes Solicitors is regarded as a key advisor in agricultural commercial litigation, routinely acting for farmers, landowners, and joint venture companies. The team also acts for blue-chip companies in complex claims. Group head Alex Forster handles instructions related to the construction industry, where he handles high court litigation, adjudication, and arbitration. Peter Cusick departed in December 2024.

Wilson Browne Solicitors' team is led by Kevin Rogers who assists local and national clients on matters encompassing breaches of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, as well as professional negligence claims. Team lead Hayley Mauro has a wealth of knowledge regarding commercial disputes, property and insolvency litigation and contentious employment. David Farmer takes point on commercial property matters.

Chattertons‘ team’s client base features both local individuals and businesses, as well as national companies. Annette Wood leads the team and is a key contact for contract and director/shareholder disputes. Michelle Cox is a property litigation specialist, while Lorna Carter aids on disputes within the construction industry in particular.

Sills & Betteridge LLP‘s team acts on a range of commercial disputes. Practice head Karen Bower-Brown specialises in breach of contract, breach of warranty, and commercial property disputes. Robert Pearson’s varied caseload includes misrepresentation claims arising from the sale of businesses.