
Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney
We work with organisations globally to deliver effective solutions to complex and high profile commercial disputes and contentious regulatory issues. Our work includes advice on all aspects of commercial and contractual litigation and disputes related to commercial agreements. We regularly advise on issues arising from M&A disputes, joint venture disputes, shareholder disputes and corporate control issues.
Our approach to dispute resolution is commercial and strategic. We align ourselves with clients' objectives and work closely with our client teams in executing an agreed strategy. We focus on the issues that matter, not just the process. We represent major global companies across a variety of sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, real estate, energy and technology, on their most significant disputes and investigations. Avoiding a dispute or preventing one escalating is often the objective and, to this end, our team is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, as well as acting in national courts or before specialist tribunals.
We understand clients need more than legal advice – we provide holistic solutions to navigate the complexities of conducting businesses globally, to help reduce risk and promote business performance and success. Our clients benefit from our global teams of legal, consulting and Ashurst Advance professionals who work together to deliver end-to-end solutions for complex risk and regulatory issues.
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Work Highlights
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Ashurst defended Imperial Brands in group action proceedings brought by representatives of over 10,000 tobacco farmers.
Strengths
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Ashurst pays attention to detail and goes above and beyond.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUKAshurst provides excellent judgment, strong leadership and careful drafting. The team has the excellent ability to handle complex matters and very talented lawyers at all levels.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUKAshurst shows excellent knowledge of, and a desire to get to know more about, clients' businesses.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUKAshurst gets up to speed quickly on a complex areas with significant background context. The team gives clear, decisive advice and offers recommendations without equivocation.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUKThe firm's key strengths include deep client knowledge, its reliability in delivering timely, top quality user-friendly advice and its perspective on relevant commercial aspects.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Harriet Jones-Fenleigh
Harriet Jones-Fenleigh represents clients on large international disputes. A qualified barrister, she has particular expertise in litigation regarding ownership of large assets, disputes emerging from collapsed institutions, and group action defence.
Harriet is very responsive, pragmatic and always has great value to add. She is a well respected and a trusted advisor.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
Band 5 
Band 5 
James Levy
James Levy handles a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly advises clients in the financial services, technology and cryptocurrency spaces. James is a very personable partner, who understands issues and gives good, sensible advice that is easy to apply. He assists on tactics throughout matters.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
Band 5 
Band 5 
Jon Gale
Jon Gale heads the firm's dispute resolution department. He is frequently involved in commercial disputes including breaches of contracts and unjust enrichment claims as well as acting for defendants in large class actions.
Jon Gale is a very effective operator, who quickly gets up to speed, clearly applies relevant law and manages the service well.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUKJon is an excellent litigator that gets under the skin of complex issues and provides client-friendly and pragmatic strategic advice.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUKJon Gale is a really excellent lawyer with excellent judgment and leadership.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Tim West
Tim West rising profile in the commercial litigation spaces sees him represent high-profile clients on breach of supply contracts and shareholder disputes. Tim is also instructed to advise on group action defense strategy.
Tim is client focused and he targets practical solutions.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUKTim West is a star of the future. He is good with clients and easy to work with.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Sophie Law
Sophie Law is a senior associate in Ashurst's dispute resolution team. She has a broad-ranging practice and regularly advises clients in the private equity and asset management space. Sophie Law is very commercial, and lovely to work with on sensitive cases. She is aware of the ramifications of matters.
Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney (5)
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Harriet Jones-Fenleigh
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James Levy
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Jon Gale
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Tim West
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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 Europe 2026
Practice area: Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Location: UK
View department profile for Europe 2026Band 4 Global 2026
Practice area: Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Location: UK
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