Praised for its ‘tenacity and skill’, the team at DTM Legal LLP provides expertise in disputes involving contracts, finance, intellectual property, construction and restrictive covenants. The team is well regarded for its ability to handle multi-jurisdictional matters. Practice head Jim Morris has particular expertise in contentious and non-contentious construction matters, acting for a diverse roster of clients. Richard Thomas' capabilites range from company stakeholder disputes, fraud and finance agreements, to commercial contracts and restrictive covenants. Guy Thomas stands out for his expertise in the construction sector, earning praise for his ability to ‘grasp the fundamentals of related issues quickly and with immediate understanding.’

Lauded for its ‘unparalleled skill set in commercial litigation’, FS Legal routinely handles high-value, complex litigation for local businesses, international corporates and high-net-worth individuals. The practice is jointly steered by Kit Sorrell and Julia Norris. Sorrell is lauded for his ‘vast knowledge and experience’, regularly handling complex and multi-million-pound matters, while Norris is well-versed in professional negligence disputes. Sunny Patel routinely assists clients in obtaining and defending applications for urgent injunctive relief, tax negligence claims, warranty claims and shareholder disputes.

Fielding a ‘good mix of specialist lawyers for every situation’, Gorvins Solicitors stands out for its expertise in insolvency litigation, as well as disputes arising out of commercial matters, warranty claims, breach of contract and partnership issues. Mark Deverell oversees the team alongside Guy Lightowler. Deverell specialises in commercial and insolvency-related litigation, while the ‘extremely responsive’ Lightowler is a key port of call for owner-managed businesses, SMEs, PLCs and multinationals. Danielle Clements is noted for her focus on the property litigation field, in addition to contentious probate matters.

The team at Myerson Solicitors is jointly led by Adam Maher, Suzanne Carr, and Sven Clarke from Altrincham, often representing agents and principals. Maher is a key contact for shareholder disputes, particularly in relation to unfair prejudice petitions. Carr has longstanding experience in handling professional negligence claims and specialises in commercial agency issues, while Clarke routinely assists clients with breach of warranty claims and the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Robert Brothers is noted for his broad knowledge of shareholder and contractual disputes. David Jones joined the firm in September 2023.

Drawing considerable praise from clients for its ‘wealth of experience’ and ‘exceptional client care skills‘, the team at Aaron & Partners LLP routinely handles complex and high-value shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and matters arising from corporate transactions. Practice head Nick Clarke frequently handles matters involving commercial agreements and high-stakes commercial disputes. He is supported by John Devoy, who is noted for his expertise in relation to professional negligence work, and David Harries, who often works with clients operating in the energy sector.

‘Open, honest and supportive’, Brabners LLP is trusted by entrepreneurs, private companies, SMEs, owner-managed businesses and family businesses on a range of matters, specialising in the mid-market. Practice head Tom Smith handles a wide variety of business disputes, including matters that involve shareholder and partnership claims, as well as contractual disagreements. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of Nicola Turner, who joins from Napthens LLP.

Forbes Solicitors houses an ‘extremely professional’ team, noted for its ability to advise its diverse roster of clients on a range of disputes, including warranty claims, director disputes and partnership issues. Practice head Stephen McArdle is well-placed to assist clients on director and partnership disputes, as well as professional negligence and injunctive proceedings. Elsewhere, Sheroze Nadeem is a key port of call for SMEs, and Claire Edbury advises large commercial clients and directors in contractual and negligence claims.

Boasting a strong North West presence, the ‘very knowledgeable’ team at Harrison Drury & Co offers the full spectrum of services in commercial disputes matters, including contractual, shareholder disputes, and director misfeasance. The team is jointly led by Nick Booth and Sean Gibbs: Booth works is noted for his expertise in breach of duty claims and contractual disputes, while Gibbs handles shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and claims relating to defamation. Helen Griffin is routinely instructed by family-owned SMEs.

Counting SMEs and high-net-worth individuals among its key roster of clients, Jolliffe & Co LLP handles a range of disputes, from contractual claims, partnership disputes and breach of warranty claims, to property litigation. Practice head Richard Moose has a wealth of experience in commercial matters, including financial misselling, contentious probate and property litigation. He is supported by Lindsey Jenkins, who specialises in matters relating to the Inheritance Act.

Praised for its ‘communication and reliability’, the team at Napthens LLP stands out for its expertise in commercial contracts, construction, professional negligence and contested probate litigation. Practice head David Bailey regularly acts for commercial landlords, property portfolio managers and managing agents, advising on a broad range of property disputes. John Whittingslow has been described as a ‘very savvy and experienced litigator’, while Andrew Holden handles a broad range of disputes for businesses, including those arising from corporate transactions.

Working with both domestic and international clients, SAS Daniels LLP is frequently instructed by SMEs and high-net worth individuals on the full spectrum of disputes, including contractual claims, partnership issues, professional negligence, IP and contentious probate. Noted for its ‘exceptional client care skills’, the team is led by Stewart Burrows, who is recommended for his expertise in shareholder disputes, contentious probate and property litigation. He is supported by Ray Woodward, who covers a range of disputes, spanning property, contentious probate and contractual issues.

Well-regarded for its ‘strong knowledge’ and ‘meticulous attention to detail’, the team at Butcher & Barlow LLP handles a spread of commercial litigation work ranging from shareholder disputes to professional negligence and construction matters. Practice head Greg Porter acts for directors of limited companies, trustees of estates and individuals. Mark Turner maintains a busy practice, advising on high value and complex commercial contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and construction litigation claims. Former practice head Alex Sandland left the firm in 2023.

The ‘client-driven’ dispute resolution team at Excello Law is well-versed in company, shareholder, partnership, insolvency and contractual matters. The team is jointly led by Alexandra Collett and Emyr Kerfoot, both of whom have been described by clients as ‘excellent, client friendly senior commercial litigators.’ Collett is noted for her focus on general commercial litigation, while Kerfoot specialises in shareholder and partnership disuputes.

Housing an ‘extremely professional’ commercial litigation team, Farleys Solicitors LLP acts for a diverse roster of clients, ranging from private individuals, lenders and local councils to large companies and sole traders. Kieran O’Connor is noted for his specialism in partnership disputes, commercial agents’ regulations, contract disputes and injunctions. He leads the team alongside Mark Hague, who regularly handles cases involving company and commercial litigation, focusing on debt recovery, financial disputes litigation, civil fraud and shareholder disputes.

Praised for its ‘very commercial approach’, the team at Primas handles a wide range of complex and high-value cases, spanning disputes between shareholders, removal of directors and professional negligence claims, with a particular expertise in relation to applications for injunctive relief. Practice head Daniel Thomas stands out for his expertise in the manufacturing and construction sectors.

Earning praise for ‘punching above their weight’, the team at Backhouse Jones stands out for its expertise in the transport sector, acting for road haulage operators, logistics businesses, bus operators and trade associations. The practice is jointly steered by James Lomax and Steven Meyerhoff; Lomax specialises in employment and dispute resolution law, while Meyerhoff has extensive experience advising clients in the transport industry. Jonathon Backhouse routinely handles cases arising out of road transport, including VAT and duties tribunal appeals.

The ‘flexible’ dispute resolution team at Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall (WHN) is regularly called upon to act on professional negligence, insolvency, debt, shareholder and partnership disputes. Practice head Michael Shroot - who has been described as ‘efficient and helpful’ - covers all aspects of commercial litigation from property to contract matters. Sara Beaumont focuses on all areas of general commercial litigation from contract disputes, partnership disputes, professional negligence and insolvency to debt matters.