Gibson & Co Solicitors Ltd maintains a prominent and specialist litigation practice, acting in complex, high-value disputes with frequent media interest. The firm has a strong international reach and attracts instructions from major financial institutions, developers, landowners and a growing client base across the UK and beyond. Toby Gibson leads the team, noted for his expertise in international banking and corporate disputes. Michael Reed and Jane Gibson both bring wide-ranging litigation experience, while Ashley Shickle and Claire Aston handle high-stakes matters spanning property, construction, banking and commercial litigation, often with a cross-border element.

Muckle LLP’s dedicated commercial litigation team is recognised for handling high-profile, high-value disputes, including complex multi-party and cross-border matters. The firm offers specialist sector expertise across the commercial, construction, IP, tech, music and media spaces. Team head Susan Howe has over 30 years of experience, particularly in large-scale disputes and cross-jurisdictional litigation. George Festing leads on IP and tech disputes, while Alex Speirs handles contentious trusts and high-value commercial matters. Gillian Scribbins leads the contentious construction offering and is also active in data protection claims, tribunal proceedings and shareholder disputes.

Ward Hadaway LLP’s commercial litigation team is known for its broad range of expertise, including joint venture and partnership disputes, procurement, financial and technology disputes, and director and shareholder issues. Co-heads Peter Hornsey and Emma Digby lead the practice, with Hornsey handling partnership, negligence and IP disputes. Robert Glassford regularly acts on significant litigation and administrative court claims, and Martin Woodford focuses on contentious probate, pensions, and insurance disputes. Tim Toomey handles complex IT and professional negligence claims, while Rob Eldon and Lucy Cleghorn bring additional strength in high-value contract and PFI litigation respectively.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP’s Newcastle-based litigation team is recognised for its strength in handling complex disputes for major corporates and public sector bodies across the North East. The team is particularly active in the transport, manufacturing, technology, and energy sectors, and is frequently instructed by local and central government clients. National commercial disputes and regulatory practice head Richard Collins leads the team, regularly advising on high-value, sensitive disputes. Jonny Gribben focuses on disputes in the manufacturing and energy sectors, including those involving technology and the energy transition. Francesca Hodgson, promoted to partner in July 2024, specialises in litigation with a regulatory angle, including public law challenges and safeguarding matters. Michael Wharton handles a broad range of contentious matters, including contractual and procurement disputes, while Lorena Hoxhaj advises clients on contractual disputes and regulatory compliance issues in areas such as sanctions, environment, and education.

Mincoffs Solicitors LLP has seen a notable rise in contentious probate instructions, complementing its wider commercial litigation expertise. Led by Stewart Irvine, a litigator with over 28 years of experience, the team handles a broad range of disputes including contractual, partnership, and shareholder matters. Corrianne Boston brings expertise in both commercial and property litigation, advising corporate and individual clients. Jade Watts handles contentious probate, contractual and IP disputes, while newly qualified Alex Fitton supports across commercial and property litigation, strengthening the team’s growing regional profile.

Sintons LLP’s commercial litigation team continues to grow its national and international client base, acting in complex disputes across areas such as commercial contracts, director duties, warranty claims, and IP, healthcare and property litigation. Hilary Waters leads the team with notable expertise in indirect tax litigation and commercial disputes across sectors including the tech, leisure and manufacturing spaces. Angus Ashman has broad experience in real estate, professional negligence and insurance claims, while Kathryn Riddell specialises in healthcare litigation, advising NHS Trusts and medical professionals in high-stakes disputes.

Weightmans’ commercial litigation team handles complex and high-value disputes nationwide, often acting for major national and multinational clients in sensitive, high-profile matters. The team advises across a broad spectrum of sectors including the energy, TMT and cybersecurity spaces, with particular strength in data theft, fraud, and shareholder disputes. Christopher Graham specialises in serious fraud investigations and injunctive relief, while Jill Dalkin is recognised for resolving complex commercial disputes. Leah Heatley joined the practice in 2025.

Clarke Mairs Law Limited offers its legal services both regionally and nationwide, with a strong focus on complex commercial litigation. The team advises SMEs, owner-managed businesses, directors, and high-net-worth individuals, frequently appearing in multi-party High Court litigation. The practice works closely with other departments, particularly on property, insolvency, and private client matters. Vivienne Burbidge leads the team with a broad disputes practice, while Fred Banning handles a wide range of commercial, property, and fraud-related claims.

Hay & Kilner’s commercial litigation team is noted for its expertise in complex, high-value disputes across the High Court and County Court, with significant activity in the Business and Property Courts, the TCC, and the Commercial Court. Tom Whitfield leads the team, focusing on professional negligence and insurance coverage disputes. Guy Barr, Adam Chaffer, and Bethany Herbertson offer complementary strengths across construction, insurance, IP, property disputes, and contentious probate.