Birketts LLP' 'extremely knowledgeable' litigation team has a prominent base in Ipswich, however the practice maintains a solid cross-office presence in the region. The group is jointly led by the 'tenacious' Josh Ripman and Matthew Atkins, both based in Ipswich, and Cambridge-based partner Laurence Weeks. The team routinely acts for local, national and international private companies and individuals in a broad spectrum of contentious matters, often in the maritime, education, transport, defense and procurement arenas. Ceri Rogers often acts in complex disputes before the High Court, and the 'extremely efficient and knowledgeable' Hayley Songhurst handles breaches of covenant matters and disputes arising from the sale of businesses.

Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds stands out for its excellent track record in advising on regional and national commercial litigation matters, and is handling a increasing volume of cross-border work. Practice head Rob Adam has 'significant experience and knowledge combined with a friendly, engaging manner', and 'provides expert guidance to resolve disputes in a pragmatic, cost effective way'. Michael Batty has established strength in handling cross-border matters, and Sarah Western focuses on construction and commercial litigation. Rachel Turner-George assists with insurance disputes, fraud cases, financial litigation and international trade issues, and Bee Belby handles breach of contract claims and debt recovery issues.

At Greenwoods, the Peterborough office acts as a key hub for the cross-office litigation group, which also operates through the Cambridge and London offices. Practice head Huw Wallis 'brings a calm, reassuring perspective and experience to even the most contentious cases'. Jamie McConnell is 'fully committed, thorough and commercially aware', with expertise in handling commercial and financial disputes. Adele Whaley acts as counsel to large companies and SMEs, and Sam Baxter has 'a fantastic eye for detail'.

Buckles Solicitors LLP' Peterborough office maintains a solid reputation in the region for its expertise in litigation. The practice, which operates on a broad, cross-regional basis, is led by Phillippa O’Neill, who has expertise in advising on complex shareholder, director and partnership disputes, as well as breaches of contracts. James Maxey is highly regarded for his experience in handling claims arising out of corporate warranties and breaches of commercial trading agreements. Nicola Fraylich is a name to note.

Commercial dispute resolution forms a core area of instruction at Prettys Solicitors LLP. Led by Peter Blake, the Ipswich-based team has solid expertise in handling director and shareholder disputes, regulatory issues, breaches of contract matters and insurance disputes. Graham Mead is very experienced in acting for high-net-worth individuals in disputes, and Michael Booth is regularly instructed in contractual, construction and property litigation. Bushra Elzubeir left the firm in April 2025.

Viewed as 'a strong player in commercial litigation', the practice at Ashtons Legal is led by Norwich-based Tom Bailey and operates on a national scale. In Ipswich, Polly Stephenson's workload includes professional negligence claims and contentious trusts matters, while Annabel Mayer in Bury St Edmunds is well known for her expertise in advising on claims concerning contractual breaches.

At Hunt & Coombs LLP, the core of the litigation practice is based in the Peterborough office, although the department maintains its strong regional presence via its network of offices across Cambridgeshire. Rebecca Beynon-Phillips, who leads the team, is 'exceptionally brilliant' and regularly acts for SMEs, corporates and individuals in a wide range of commercial disputes. Other key practitioners include St Neots-based Norman Hunter-Goulder and Peterborough-based Luke Edwards, who advises on contentious consumer rights issues, debt recovery matters and claims concerning breaches of contracts. Helen Townsend left the firm in May 2025.

The cross-office litigation practice at Roythornes Solicitors is led from Alconbury by the 'very efficient' Alex Forster, 'a very good negotiator who has an eye for detail and makes sure he always stays on top of the case'. Forster is very experienced in handling construction disputes, and the group is well known for advising on a wide spectrum of contentious commercial matters; agricultural disputes have been prominent in the team's recent workload. Catherine Rickett is a key practitioner in Peterborough. Peter Cusick retired from practice in December 2024.

Under the leadership of Wisbech-based Neil John, the team of 'experienced and effective litigators' at Fraser Dawbarns has a solid track record in handling a wide range of contentious commercial matters. In King's Lynn, the 'gifted' Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin, who was promoted to the partnership in November 2024, is 'a fantastic litigation solicitor, excellent with clients, and has great energy with good in-depth knowledge'.

Wymondham firm Shears Law is well known for its core focus on commercial litigation. Name partner Richard Shears garners praise for his ‘strategic insight, calm demeanour, and ability to distill complex legal matters into clear, actionable advice‘, and is sought after for his specialist expertise in employment/recruitment disputes. However, Shears’ workload also includes, among other areas, contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and civil fraud cases.