With a full service offering, Browne Jacobson LLP is recognised for its strong capabilities handling litigation, amongst other dispute resolution matters, for major clients. The team engages in complex, multi-million pound disputes, often with international elements. Jonathan Tardif oversees the practice and brings expertise in complex commercial contract and trade disputes within the energy and manufacturing sectors in particular. Chloe Poskitt’s far-reaching commercial litigation work covers contractual disputes, breach of restrictive covenants, and shareholder disputes, while key practitioner Amba Griffin-Booth is sought-after by public sector clients.

Flint Bishop acts on an impressive portfolio of disputes for public sector bodies, government agencies, and both domestic and global companies. The team workload includes representing clients at the High Court, as well as appearing in the Court of Appeal and the European Court of Justice. Team lead Qamer Ghafoor’s strong experience sees him engaged on complex commercial, banking and insolvency litigation, and Jon Jefferies has a strong body of work handling directors’ fiduciary duties, partnership, and shareholder disputes. Sarah Burton is key for property-related disputes, while Kelly Savage has expertise in commercial and property litigation, having handled such matters at both High Court and Court of Appeal level.

Freeths LLP fields an ‘experienced, helpful and attentive’ team with broad expertise, which includes handling contractual, insurance, and partnership disputes. Graham Greenfield helms the practice and brings a wealth of experience in High Court and Court of Appeal cases, in which he is experienced acting for a diverse range of clients. Jade Flint is praised as a ‘standout member’ of the practice who routinely handles shareholder and partnership disputes. Other key names include Jessica Lees, who assists the remit of clients, George Bailey who is an expert on contentious insolvency matters, and Gregg Parkin who handles a varied caseload which features insurance, contract, and corporate disputes.

The automotive industry remains a flagship component of Geldards LLP’s commercial litigation workload. Under the leadership of Nino Simone, the team represents an impressive client roster across various levels of the judicial system. Jonathan Butler has been particularly prolific in the automotive sector, while also handling complex disputes in the retail and engineering sectors; across all these areas, he regularly oversees freezing orders and injunction work. Andrea Clayton is the key figure in a range of sectors due to her focus on matters involving a technical aspect, such as engineering, metallurgy and chemistry, while Lewis Adamson receives a stream of automotive instructions regarding consumer rights.

Gateley Legal‘s commercial disputes team serves a diverse client base that features multi-national and national companies, family-owned businesses, and individuals. Group lead Claire Herbert brings experience in media litigation, contractual claims, and shareholder disputes, and Natalie Reed has expertise to matters regarding breaches of post-termination restrictions and data protection claims, while Katie Shaw is also recommended for contractual disputes and reputation management cases.

Under the leadership of Daniel Brumpton, Nelsons Solicitors Limited‘s commercial litigation practice handles contractual and partnership disputes, as well as injunctions and breach of warranty claims. Such matters are core components of Brumpton’s caseload. Simon Key manages issues arising out of the manufacturing sector, covering contractual interpretation, product liability, and failure of delivery, and Craig Bennett specialises in insolvency matters. Adrian Slater joined from Knights plc in May 2024.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP houses a versatile team capable of handling a wide range of matters, with particular recognition for its strong expertise in the energy and education industries. Practice head Tim Speed is an ‘experienced and highly-trusted operator’ and a noteworthy name for clients in the energy sector. Steven Skiba is highly proficient in shareholder and director disputes. Natalie Thorpe is noted for her broad ranging expertise, while Anton Letten regularly acts on professional negligence claims.

Buckles Solicitors LLP is well-placed to handle disputes before the Business and Property Courts and the Technology and Construction Court and is led by Phillippa O’Neill. James Coppinger handles a mix of dispute resolution and procurement, while Karen Sandhu comes recommended for her ADR knowledge and experience regarding emergency applications for injunctive relief. Construction dispute specialist Jonathan Collier joined the team in October 2024.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has strong capabilities handling corporate disputes and civil fraud matters, with a notable focus on the automotive, aerospace and defence, energy, and tech sectors. Team head Louise Howarth is recognised for her UK energy regulatory disputes work, acting on Ofgem regulatory investigations and public law challenges in particular.

Fielding ‘excellent commercial and technical skills’, Smith Partnership’s commercial litigation team covers a broad remit of litigation, with demonstrable specialisms in the airline and hospitality industries. Russell Davies is noted for his work on litigation regarding the leases and tenancies of pubs. Bally Atwal works closely with airlines and their insurers on aviation liability claims.