Blake Morgan LLP takes instructions across a range of disputes, representing both private and public sector bodies in commercial litigation concerning contractual, employment and insolvency matters, in addition to assisting with fraud-related issues. Practice head Chris Potts specialises in litigation centred on alleged breaches of duty and fraud claims, in addition to acting for parties in shareholder disputes. Hannah Clipston joined the team from Irwin Mitchell in November 2024, bringing with her expertise in breach of contract and confidence proceedings, while Thomas Middlehurst specialises in contentious trust and other private wealth disputes. Joe Cowles is also recommended for his wide-ranging litigation practice.

Broadfield Law UK LLP‘s Reading-based team works with teams across the firm’s English network of offices to take on a wide variety of disputes, including, inter alia, employment and shareholder matters, property litigation and IT-related issues. Phil Smith heads the firm’s national litigation practice and acts for both claimants and defendants in contractual disputes, with a particular focus on technology-centred matters. Tim Clark is an IT disputes veteran, handling breach of contract and other commercial claims in that sector, while also handling partnership, shareholder and earnout litigation. James Brice joined the team from IBB Law in February 2025, bringing expertise in construction, property and costs disputes. Sophie Squire took up an in-house post in January 2025.

The ‘really exceptional team of litigators’ fielded by Clarkslegal LLP handles matters ranging from IP/IT matters to issues of public procurement, professional negligence and more besides. Antony Morris heads up the group, utilising his ‘encyclopaedic grasp of commercial law’ when acting for clients engaged in tech-related disputes, professional negligence matters and fraud claims. Chris Tayton represents parties to company and shareholder disputes in addition to property issues, while Emma Butcher is noted for her expertise in public procurement litigation and product liability procedures. At associate level, Jack Hobbs acts for automotive, tech and insurance clients across shareholder, fraud and other disputes.

The ‘strong all-round ability’ in Field Seymour Parkes LLP‘s disputes team covers commercial litigation, fraud and asset tracing procedures and professional negligence matters. Practice head Tom Maple is noted for his experience in automotive sector disputes, and he is also increasingly taking on professional negligence cases, while Bill Dixon is noted for his insolvency and asset tracing work.

Freeths LLP leverages the firm’s presence across the UK to provide clients with a comprehensive offering, covering the full spectrum of commercial disputes as well as related areas such as employment, tax, and insolvency law. The team is particularly recommended for its proven knowledge of data protection, technology, and professional negligence disputes and is frequently sought after by both domestic and international clients. Leading the department, Caroline Watson’s broad practice includes advice on contractual, contract and supply disputes with a specialism in contract award challenges under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. Will Richmond-Coggan is a port of call for disputes arising from data protection breaches.

Gardner Leader LLP‘s ‘extremely skilled‘ litigators are called upon by clients engaged in the spectrum of commercial disputes, and offer additional expertise in a variety of arbitration systems and contentious insurance, IP and tax matters. Chris Felton spearheads the firm’s contentious work, focusing on multi-jurisdictional proceedings concerning breaches of directors’ duties, shareholder disputes and contentious trusts. Alongside her commercial disputes practice, Michelle Di Gioia is well versed in property litigation, including landlord and tenant issues, and health and safety-related matters.

Capable of ‘delivering a brilliant service to its clients,’ Shoosmiths LLP‘s litigation team acts for tech and energy sector clients involved in public procurement, breach of director’s duties and restrictive covenant claims and joint venture disputes, among others. Practice head Fleur Turrington ‘leaves no stone unturned’ when representing clients in contentious procurement or pensions matters, while ‘standout star’ Aimee Cook is sought out for her expertise in breach of contract, directors’ duties and share purchase agreements.

White & Black Limited takes instructions from international clients facing shareholder and joint venture disputes, among others, and is particularly noted for its expertise in IP litigation, representing notable tech and pharmaceutical clients. The team is headed by ‘very effective litigator’ Victoria Wright, a specialist in IP infringement claims who also handles breach of contract and restrictive covenant claims. Roxanne Selby focuses her efforts on disputes in the IP/IT sector.

Commercial disputes, alongside those arising out of contractual issues, form the core of Blandy & Blandy LLP‘s contentious efforts, encompassing issues tied to, inter alia, insolvency, breach of directors’ duties and payment disputes. The ‘very solid’ David Murray leads the team, with particular expertise in acting for insolvency practitioners; Murray is also a qualified mediator.

Boyes Turner deals with a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, handling shareholder, construction and IT litigation, among others, often being instructed on disputes with a cross-border element. The team is led by Rowan Turrall, who's specialism in construction and technology-related disputes, form the core of her practice. Phillip Baldwin leverages his offshore experience to augment his commercial disputes work, while Rachel Brown is noted for her expertise in IT matters. Gary Parkinson re-joined the firm in December 2024 and serves as head of property disputes.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP specialises in multi-party disputes, in particular those in the banking and finance sector, professional negligence claims and shareholder and partnership litigation, working closely with the firm’s London team, including practice head Kamran Rehman, to staff complex matters. ‘Thoughtful and assertive lawyer’ Charlie Shillito is sought after for his expertise in financial services and professional negligence disputes.

Aston Bond is a ‘very dynamic and innovative firm,’ which acts for HNWIs in shareholder disputes, contractual matters and insolvency matters, among a variety of others. The practice is headed by James Dyche, a qualified mediator who takes on commercial, construction and insolvency matters, and Stephen Puri, CEO and co-founder of the firm.

Howes Percival LLP offers ‘great legal advice’ to publishing, media and arts clients, representing them in IP and media law disputes, including trade mark and copyright disputes and breach of contract claims. Practice head James Howarth handles the spectrum of hard and soft IP litigation and also tackles defamation and privacy disputes, while Steven Maier maintains a broad practice that covers commercial and IP disputes.

SE-Solicitors‘ litigation expertise spans everything from contentious wills and trusts to commercial, financial services and insolvency matters, acting for both HNWIs and multinationals. Practice head Chris Ozimic brings expertise in property litigation and related bankruptcy and insolvency matters, with Anis Waiz assisting lenders with the tracing and recovery of assets in addition to offering expertise in asset finance fraud.