Ashfords LLP has broad specialism in a wide range of disputes, including corporate, energy, civil frauds, defamation and insurance disputes. The firm is also well-versed in corporate investigations, judicial reviews and costs disputes. Its clients include public bodies, high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and high-profile companies. The team is overseen by Andrew Perkins, an expert in shareholder litigation with experience in mediation. Anusheh Burcher focuses on energy and public sector disputes, acting for clients in Court of Appeal cases. Liam Tolen specialises in matters regarding non-competition, defamation and shareholder disputes.

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP advises clients on the full spectrum of commercial litigation matters, including IP, defamation, shareholders and defamation disputes. The firm is also experienced in banking, insolvency, gambling and cryptocurrency matters, with further expertise in regulatory disputes and injunction applications. The team is spearheaded by Lauren Day, who specialises in representing property developers in contractual disputes, and William Fox Bregman, a contentious banking and finance expert. Paul Kanolik brings experience in betting & gaming disputes as well as IP litigation. Conor Maher supports clients in professional negligence, defamation and commercial debt recovery claims.

Drawing on its national network, Michelmores LLP‘s team is well-versed advising clients at the regional, national and international level. The firm regularly represents clients in banking, IP, insurance and regulatory disputes. It is also adept in reputation management. The team is led from Exeter by Jonathan Kitchin, an advisor to entrepreneurs and corporates. Sara Chisholm-Batten is an expert in private wealth disputes, whilst Alice Daniels handles trusts disputes and fraud. Jayne Clemens focuses on defamation, harassment and privacy. Emily Aggett adds experience in data disputes, including subject access requests, data breaches and cyber-attack.

The Bournemouth-based team at Steele Raymond LLP is experienced in director and agency disputes. The firm also advises clients on contractual, professional negligence, construction and insolvency litigation. It regularly supports clients in injunctive proceedings and is highly knowledgeable of the Civil Procedure Rules. Amelia Williams leads the team, representing clients at all levels of the judicial system, and Peter Rolph is experienced in mediation and is expert in professional negligence.

Stephens Scown LLP maintains strong expertise in disputes concerning partnerships and shareholders. The firm’s wider offering includes advising on debt recovery matters, corporate and commercial disputes,  in addition to IT contract disputes. Stephen Wray leads the team from Taunton, advising valuers, banks and accountants. Catherine Mathews is a noted member of the team, with particular experience in IT disputes and cyber fraud matters. Richard Slater is adept at hearings before the court of appeal, representing shareholders, directors and partners. Toby Claridge is also of note, acting in inheritance, construction and property litigation.

With vast knowledge of financial services regulatory matters, Foot Anstey advises banks, asset managers and companies on issues relating to acquisitions, exits and shareholder disputes. The firm is also well-versed in professional negligence and misrepresentation issues. Peter Singfield regularly advises portfolio companies owned by private equity, with experience in shareholder and IP disputes. Ben Hay acts in corporate disputes, claims raising issues of fraud, professional negligence claims and contentious insolvency matters. In April 2024, Mark Rhys-Jones retired from practice, and Steven Richards left the firm in May 2024.

Lester Aldridge LLP’s expertise is broad, covering disputes across the healthcare, telecoms, marine, defence and financial sectors. The firm acts in shareholders’ disputes, charter disputes and structured finance litigation, in addition to arbitral proceedings. The team is led by Chris Evans, a seasoned litigator who regularly acts in financial claims, IP disputes, professional negligence claims and contentious insolvency matters. Ben Kerley acts in both litigation and ADR in the charities, sport, construction and manufacturing sectors. Tom Spencer joined the team from Mackrell LLP in February 2025.

Able to provide local and multi-jurisdictional support to its clients, Trowers & Hamlins LLP leverages its international network of offices to advise on an array of corporate disputes, fraud claims and insolvency issues. Practice head Charisse Crawford specialises in handling private wealth disputes for national and international clients. Alexander Sharples, who was promoted to partner in July 2024, acts on energy, IT, defence and aviation industry matters. Holly Bryan adds to the firm’s strength in private wealth disputes.

Acting for major regional and national clients, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP covers a wide range of industries, from energy and transport, to insurance, transport and retail. It is also well-versed in supporting clients with eDiscovery and contentious data subject access requests. Leading the team, Luke Holmes specialises in the energy and financial institutions sectors, advising on secured lending recoveries, reputation management and corporate transactions disputes.

Frettens LLP‘s litigation team regularly collaborates with the firm’s other teams, including the social housing, insolvency, corporate and property teams, to assist its clients. Its clientele includes both individuals and companies operating in a range of sectors. Michelle Hayter is the team’s practice head; Hayter is noted for her experience in property and contract disputes.

The disputes team at Laceys houses specialists in commercial, tenancy and contentious probate law, with the ability to draw on the firm’s wider property and corporate departments to enhance its advice when required. The team is led by Brendan Herbert, who regularly advises on corporate and intellectual property litigation. Mark Timberlake brings expertise in landlord and tenancy disputes.

With a strong presence in Cornwall, Paddle & Cocks LLP covers the spectrum of commercial litigation, including corporate, property, insolvency and employment disputes. The firm is also well-versed in wealth management for its clients and has cross-border capabilities. The team is led by Verona Cocks, with particular expertise in employment, wealth management and commercial property. Justine Benbough adds insight into commercial lease disputes.

With offices in Torquay, Exeter and Barnstaple, Wollens advises clients on their shareholder, partnership, contractual and property disputes. The firm is also well-versed in defamation and restrictive covenant claims. The team is led by Simon Bean, who has extensive knowledge of negligence claims and corporate governance disputes. Craig Smith is experienced with both public and private disputes.

Blanchards Bailey LLP is noted for its expertise in contentious issues surrounding agriculture and commercial property. The firm is also experienced in contentious probate. The Blandford-based team is led by Paul Dunlop, who is experienced in contract, shareholder, partnership and property disputes, and Ben Jones, who is an expert in real estate litigation.

Bright Solicitors is highly experienced in disputes within the construction industry and breach of fiduciary duties claims, acting for both companies and individuals. The firm also advises on contentious probate and commercial property matters. The team is led by Alex Jeffery, an expert in construction matters.

Coodes Solicitors regularly advises individuals, companies and partnerships operating in the agricultural, property, food, hospitality and leisure industries. The firm often acts in construction, IP, property, insolvency and director disputes. Abi Lutley spearheads the team, specialising in rural disputes including partnerships. Kayleigh Whitman frequently advises commercial landlords, partnerships, charities and local authorities.

Noted for its growing ADR practice, GA Solicitors acts in franchise, shareholder, contractual, construction and insolvency disputes. The firm is also well-versed in issues surrounding contentious trusts, restrictive covenants and debt collection. Based in Plymouth, Ieuan Jones leads the team, specialising in professional negligence, partnership and director disputes.