The ‘incredibly diligent and thorough’ team at Birkett Long LLP is particularly well-known for expertise in construction and property litigation, as well as intellectual property, defamation, and public procurement disputes. The team is co-led by Colchester's Carla Jones, who is particularly experienced in matters involving breach of directors’ duties, civil fraud, and professional negligence, and Chelmsford’s Suryen Nullatamby, who also leads the firm’s construction team. Handling a varied caseload that consists of breach of contract and shareholder disputes, Peter Allen is adept at advising on the full spectrum of arbitrations, and court proceedings. Perdeep Grewal is a key contact for contractual disputes, and is noted for his focus on construction disputes involving poor workmanship, and extensions of time issues.

Birketts LLP advises a varied client roster of individuals, owner-managed businesses, listed companies and international corporates. The team's clientele spans a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, tech, education, defence and transport. Praised by clients for its ‘diverse capabilities and innovative practices’, the team has notable experience in handling fraud-related disputes, housing numerous insolvency experts, including William Arran and Matthew Weston. Arran is a specialist in commercial disputes and the enforcement of judgements in the UK and abroad, while practice head Daden Hunt's primary areas of expertise are professional negligence claims and shareholder disputes.

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP operates across the full spectrum of commercial disputes, exhibiting vast experience in handling matters for clients within the medical, care home and dental industries. In April 2024, Rhian Lowe assumed leadership of the team from Tony Fisher, who frequently acts in partnership and shareholder disputes, and is well-regarded for his knowledge of charity and education law. Lowe is an expert in the full range of insurance disputes, excelling in medical negligence and personal injury matters. Aaron Pottle left the firm in September 2023.

Housing a team of ‘capable, effective litigators’, Palmers demonstrates proficiency in disputes involving shareholders, partnerships, business sales and fraud as part of its broad offering. The team is jointly led by Patricia Wollington and Luke Morgan. Morgan frequently acts in mediation proceedings, and is well-versed in property-related disputes, and Wollington is noted for her specialism in breach of contract disputes. Jason Borg left the firm in June 2023.

Tees Law's commercial litigation team is recommended for its handling of property and construction-related disputes, and its notable expertise in professional negligence, corporate recovery and reputation disputes. ‘Seasoned litigator’ and practice head David Perry's varied caseload consists of partnership, commercial property, insolvency, and contractual disputes. Perry is well-supported by Ana James-Pittau , who is adept at company, contractual and insolvency disputes. Bolstering the firm’s expertise in regulatory disputes, Jamie Hare joined the firm in December 2023, contributing his expertise in agriculture, construction and sports sector cases.

Jefferies Essex LLP's team in Southend has notable specialism in disputes relating to franchise and motor manufacturer dealership agreements. The ‘outstanding’ Sarah Mitchell leads the team, focusing on personal injury and clinical negligence claims, while Victoria Scott handles a broad array of contractual disputes. Duncan Bennington frequently advises on shareholder and partnership disputes, utilising his vast expertise in property-related conflicts.

Commercial property litigation is a central area of focus for Mullis & Peake LLP's dispute resolution practice, which is exemplified by practice head Holly Minney, who has a great deal of experience in representing commercial clients in dilapidations claims and forfeiture proceedings. Esther Marshall handles a broad array of employment cases, contractual disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

The ‘terrific’ team at Pinney Talfourd LLP excels in handling disputes arising from insolvencies, advising clients from an array of sectors including financial services, food, construction, and engineering. Noted for his strong knowledge of director, shareholder, and partnership disputes, practice head Nick Hatchett leads the group, regularly acting for insolvency practitioners in recoveries.

Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors' varied caseload consists of landlord and tenant disputes, and construction cases. Practice head Leane Philp handles the full spectrum of civil and commercial disputes, including professional negligence claims and partnership disputes. Prabhi Ghura specialises in property litigation, including cases arising under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and forfeiture proceedings.

Thompson Smith and Puxon‘s focus areas include landlord and tenant , building, and breach of contract disputes, as well as professional negligence claims. The ‘tactically astute litigator’ Andrew Breckenridge heads the practice, and is recommended for his expertise in banking disputes, and regulatory issues relating to commercial disputes.