Highly regarded for its ‘joined-up approach‘ and ‘ability to relate to businesses and their trading environments’, Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP‘s expertise encompasses manufacturing, food, transport, and renewables. Practice head Nick Dean is active across matters including warranty claims, liability claims and dispute avoidance. Hugh Smith‘s varied practice extends to claims based on shareholder agreements. Mike Wilson is lauded as an ‘excellent litigator for commercial disputes involving ex-directors and employees’ while contentious probate specialist Sarah Pether is praised for going ‘way above’ expectations.

Core tenets of the commercial litigation practice at Gosschalks include claims connected to the hospitality and retail trade, partnership disputes and large multi-party actions. Team head Matthew Fletcher is known on the market for his strong track record in complex construction and real estate disputes. Steve Dillon is a key part of the firm’s strength in multi-party litigation. Phil Osborne is versed in the intricacies of claims for breaches of restrictive covenant. Ben Marsden‘s portfolio of work includes breach of contract claims. Sam Thompson extends the team's expertise in construction, utilities and wayleaves mandates.

Majority and minority shareholder disputes, construction claims, and commercial contract disputes are all areas of strength for the team at Rollits LLP. Chris Drinkall heads up the team and is frequently tasked with handling dilapidations claims and rights of way disputes. Ralph Gilbert excels at cases that fall at the nexus between commercial and property disputes. 'First-rate litigator' Caroline Hardcastle regularly appears on behalf of clients before the Technology and Construction Courts.

rradar‘s commercial disputes team cover work encompassing contract disputes, business ownership claims and shareholder disputes for a varied roster of clients in sectors ranging from haulage to retail. Stuart Ashall is jointly responsible for overseeing the practice’s offering alongside Mark Egner, who is praised for offering enormous value to his SME clients. Emma Box, Peter Corrigan and Yana Byelova further augment the contentious expertise at the firm’s Hull office.

Wilkin Chapman LLP pulls together a strong offering with warranty claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, and product liability claims among the firm’s sweet spots. George Coyle is the key contact in the firm’s Beverley office.  The seasoned practitioner’s varied practice extends to defending commercial clients who are subject to investigation and prosecution by regulatory authorities. In the same office, Hannah Loft is praised for her ability to deal with ‘complex issues in a calm, informative and authoritative manner’.