Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is noted for its particular strength in the manufacturing, agriculture, and renewable sectors, with a diverse client base which includes both local SMEs and major international names. Leading the team is the highly experienced Nick Dean, whose practice covers commercial debt recovery and shareholder and director disputes, in addition to a broad range of other matters. Also key are Hugh Smith, who has experience as a mediator, and Mike Wilson, a commercial litigator with strength in contractual, corporate, and shareholder disputes. Rob Ripley joined the team in June 2025.

Gosschalks is a ‘recognised firm with a national client base’, with expertise spanning shareholder litigation, professional negligence claims, and property disputes. Members of the team are particularly skilled at handling matters in the hospitality and retail sectors, representing a number of household names, while transport is another growing focus of the team. Hull-based Matthew Fletcher leads the practice, with particular knowledge of complex construction and real estate disputes. Phil Osborne is skilled at handling intricate director and shareholder disputes, while Ben Marsden handles complex contentious probate work, and Steve Dillon focuses on insolvency-related work.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits fields a ‘trusted team of litigators’, with vast experience acting on complex commercial disputes, particularly shareholder and partnership disputes, product liability claims, and commercial contract claims. Chris Drinkall heads the team, acting on contentious property and probate matters. Caroline Hardcastle is key to the practice, and is ‘astute, technically excellent and able to focus on the key issues for a positive outcome’. Also of note is Ralph Gilbert, with nearly 30 years of relevant experience, and able to cover the full gamut of commercial and property disputes. Emma Farrell and John Ashworth are noted, while George Coyle excels in warranty claims and shareholder disputes. Hannah Loft is well regarded for her property litigation expertise.

rradar is commended for its ‘forward thinking’ approach, with expertise spanning complex contract disputes, as well as intricate debt recovery matters and business ownership claims. Director and shareholder disputes are another mainstay of the practice’s work. Stuart Ashall heads the practice, with expertise in insurance linked commercial litigation. Mark Egner is skilled at handling a wide array of disputes, spanning contractual disputes, tortious claims, and shareholder disputes. Also of note are Emma Box, Peter Corrigan, and the ‘commercially minded’ Yana Byelova.