The dispute resolution and litigation team at Shoosmiths LLP is highly sought-after for its commercial and legal acumen across the automotive, manufacturing, and technology segments. The practice is headed by Jonathan Smart, who represents major global automotive and mobility companies across IT, contract, and supply chain litigation. Smart’s team draws on a deep bench of strength: Shelley White offers ‘a pragmatic approach to complex issues’ concerning commercial contract disputes and contentious insolvency; Luke Coleborn possesses ‘creative problem-solving skills’, particularly in the automotive and retail segments; Harry Warren is noted for his ‘commercially driven’ and ‘strategic’ approach; and Laura Clark is ‘smart, business-minded’ and ‘impressive’ on complex technology-related commercial disputes.

Demonstrating a ‘highly efficient and pragmatic approach’ within high-value and complex commercial disputes, the litigation and dispute resolution team at Blake Morgan LLP is a key contact among major clients in regulated sectors. Combining ‘legal knowledge with practical and pragmatic solutions’, Dan Geddes brings commercially minded expertise to shareholder disputes and debt actions and is highly sought-after by corporate clients in the space. Michael Colledge is ‘extremely thorough’ and possesses ‘excellent judgement’, serving as a key advisor to standout clients on commercial and contractual disputes.

Adept at handling large-scale commercial litigation involving complex technical angles, the dispute resolution practice at Paris Smith LLP is highly sought-after by leading regional clients. Helen Brown is a ‘formidable’ litigator, acting particularly for property and manufacturing sector clients on commercial contract litigation, shareholder disputes, and professional negligence claims. Brown took charge of the team in April 2025, replacing seasoned commercial, property, and insolvency litigator David Eminton. The ‘highly experienced’ Christopher Holliss is ‘always alive to practical and commercial realities’, focusing his practice on debt collection, asset recovery, and commercial and contractual disputes.

The commercial litigation team at Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) is acclaimed for its ability to provide ‘clear commercial advice’ within complex and high-value mandates. Standing out as a ‘great technical lawyer’ and ‘great strategist’, Karl Cameron heads the team. Cameron represents investors and corporates across property, construction, and financial services litigation. A further standout advisor in this space, Jennifer Bowes is a key contact among property investors, consultants, and tenants on commercial contract, construction, and insolvency disputes. ‘Veteran litigator’ Mark Osgood, who arrived in May 2024 from Moore Barlow, provides well-rounded, commercially minded advice in contentious insolvency and professional negligence claims.

The ‘knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and genuinely collaborative’ commercial and private litigation team at Clarke Willmott LLP boasts a standout list of major regional and national clients. The ‘informative, reliable’ Cathy Harris leads the team, representing leading corporates across commercial contract litigation, business interruption claims, and debt recovery. Harris also brings a notable private client disputes practice, assisting across contentious property, trust, and shareholder matters.

A ‘tremendously knowledgeable and efficient’ team, the commercial litigation practice at Herrington Carmichael LLP brings a wealth of experience across commercial disputes, professional negligence, and fraud cases. Boasting ‘a wealth of knowledge and experience’, Stephen Baker heads the team, representing notable national clients across shareholder, real estate, and commercial disputes. The ‘calm and experienced’ Jake Gatley joined in April 2024 from Broadfield Law UK LLP and assists on commercial and construction litigation. James Musallam is ‘very approachable and knowledgeable’, bringing particular expertise to secured lending matters.

The ‘highly professional and capable’ commercial dispute resolution team at Moore Barlow, led by Claire Haverfield and Susannah Marsh, stands out for its advice in the property and financial services spaces. A ‘tenacious litigator’ who possesses ‘astute instincts and superb client-care skills’, Haverfield regularly assists business and individuals in shareholder disputes and commercial claims. With particular expertise regarding complex residential and commercial possession claims, Marsh is ‘highly capable and client-focused’ in her client representation and is a key contact among leading lenders and mortgage providers.

Offering clients ‘an experienced and highly competent team’, Broadfield Law UK LLP demonstrates clients specialist expertise in insurance and property litigation. Possessing a ‘wealth of experience’ across insurance litigation and general commercial disputes, Claire Collings is a ‘very capable litigator’ and highly sought-after among insurers, insured parties, and property owners. Within the insurance sector, Jacqueline Dickinson assists on property damage and personal injury claims.

The ‘highly professional, driven, empathetic and knowledgeable’ commercial dispute resolution team at Dutton Gregory LLP brings expert and pragmatic advice to individuals, corporates, and partnerships. An ‘excellent strategist’, Andrew Witt heads the practice and represents individuals and SMEs across shareholder and partnership disputes, contentious insolvency, and construction disputes. Insurance and professional negligence specialist Jayna Patel left the firm in March 2025.

Providing clients a ‘personable and proactive’ approach, the commercial and civil litigation team at Phillips Law offers a strong practice in the sport, media, technology, and real estate industries. Heading the team, Max Hope brings notable expertise in shareholder and director disputes, contractual disputes, and insurance disputes. Well-regarded for her diligence and knowledge, Simone Horrobin joined in October 2024 from GBH Law Limited and is a further key contact, particularly concerning commercial and property disputes.