Freeths LLP‘s litigation team is highly proficient across a range of issues, including the full spectrum of commercial litigation, negligence, and judicial review work. Of particular note has been the firm’s involvement in litigation relating to the treatment of subpostmasters by the Post Office. Team head Simon Baigent is key to the firm’s longstanding relationships with clients from the food and beverage industry, regularly advising on contractual and commercial issues. Beyond her commercial litigation practice, Emma Anderson is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, while Richard Fitzmaurice specialises in restrictive covenants, injunctions and complex breach of contract claims.

Gateley Legal handles a steady stream of litigation work stemming from a variety of industry sectors, covering a diverse assortment of commercial and specialist issues, including inheritance disputes. With the retirement of Chris Greenwell, Claire Herbert now heads up the practice, leveraging her extensive litigation experience and knowledge of reputation management and contentious probate issues. Natalie Reed (née Howes) provides sound advice on M&A disputes, professional negligence claims, and post-termination restriction policies.

HCR Hewitsons is well versed in the intricacies of technology focused commercial disputes, and has also demonstrated an ability to work across jurisdictions and handle disputes with international elements. Group head Dominic Hopkins has recently led several high-value matters, and also assists his clients with mediation proceedings.

Howes Percival LLP manages a large caseload, consisting of multijurisdictional claims and high-value commercial disputes. Team head Geraint Davies has represented clients in the High Court and in mediation proceedings, while the experienced Satnam Chayra caters to a range of corporate issues, with shareholder, director, and partnership claims being particular areas of focus. Gary Pitt represents notable clients in the food and beverage industry, acting in complex litigation.

Through its broad expertise, Wilkin Chapman LLP has amassed an extensive client base, which includes multinational companies, trusts and high-net-worth individuals. Andrew Holt is an effective commercial litigator who advises clients from the agricultural, renewables and tech industries, and Joshua Briggs leads the department, offering his expertise on all aspects of commercial disputes. James Kinnaird is proficient across a variety of niche areas, and Alison Boffey has notable CPS experience, acting for clients in the civil and Magistrates’ courts. Tom Hickingbottom is key to the firm’s agricultural expertise and property litigation knowledge.

Commercial and traditional chancery disputes are both mainstays of BHW Solicitors‘ practice. The team’s litigators are regularly instructed by high-profile and large businesses to help navigate complex issues, such as insolvency and liquidation proceedings. Paul Davis heads up the practice, and Farhaan Pathan covers a range of corporate and property disputes; Pathan has also developed particular expertise in the defence and prosecution of restrictive covenant breaches.

Chattertons has established a notable reputation for handling real estate matters, acting for a wide range of regional and national landowners. Annette Wood leads the department and can provide advice on a range of disputes, including contentious probate claims, commercial landlord and tenant issues, and director and shareholder proceedings. Michelle Cox is a property litigation specialist, covering commercial property claims, landlord and tenant matters, and traditional land disputes.

Nelsons Solicitors Limited‘s sector-focused approach has notably attracted clients from the healthcare and finance industries. Team head Andy Rudkin is a broadly talented commercial litigator who is particularly active in shareholder and partnership disputes in the healthcare industry. Debt collection and matters involving second-tier lenders have also been an additional source of work for the firm, as have breach of warranty claims, particularly those pertaining to M&A transactions.

Roythornes Solicitors specialises in contentious agricultural matters and professional negligence claims, and Peter Cusick has notable experience in bringing claims against the Rural Payments Agency and Defra. Alex Forster is key to the firm’s work in contentious construction matters and has resolved matters through adjudication, arbitration, and courtroom litigation. Lauren Pitts has acted for clients impacted by breaches of contract and misrepresentations.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP is known for its ability to manage the full range of commercial disputes with clients spanning the educational, agricultural and financial industries; the firm has acted in litigation, international arbitration proceedings, and other ADR. Daniel Jennings possesses Court of Appeal experience and can assist with business disputes and reputation management cases. Jonathan Stork is well respected within agricultural circles.

While Sills & Betteridge LLP is recognised for its litigation expertise, its mediation and ADR knowledge is also noteworthy. With Karen Bower-Brown‘s expertise, the firm is able to resolve commercial property and contentious probate disputes, while Robert Pearson can advocate for clients at all levels of the UK judicial system. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Euan McLaughlin, who specialises in contract claims in the project industries.

Wilson Browne Solicitors has a noted market reputation for commercial property litigation, spanning adverse possession claims, enforcement actions, and trust disputes. Kevin Rogers is highly regarded for his professional negligence and regulatory investigations expertise, while team head Hayley Mauro acts in claims pertaining to highly valued property assets. David Farmer is key to the team’s ADR expertise, and, since joining in April 2023, Amir Choudhary has bolstered the firm’s agricultural and regulatory capabilities.