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Burges Salmon LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Burges Salmon LLP

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About

Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

Our commercial dispute solicitors brings extensive expertise in helping clients navigate complex commercial, corporate, business partnership and shareholder disputes.

We understand the crucial role resolving these matters plays in safeguarding your business relationships.

Our commercial dispute lawyers offer pragmatic, timely, and cost-effective advice, tailoring solutions to your specific needs.

With a deep understanding of the risks involved and the sectors in which we operate, we handle cases in the High Court, major arbitration bodies, and internationally.

Our team includes solicitor-advocates and experts with sector-specific knowledge, enabling us to deliver efficient outcomes even in the most intricate disputes.

We prioritise outcomes, not the process, working alongside our clients ensure the right solution is found, minimising the impact on your business while maximising success. That means being experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution in addition to the formal methods of litigation.

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Litigation - South West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon has a highly commended team of well-reputed practitioners known for handling high-value national and international disputes. The firm's expertise covers matters arising from claims of professional negligence, breach of contract and contentious insolvency proceedings. It advises an enviable list of key commercial clients, particularly those from the transport, financial services, retail and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Burges Salmon represented URE Energy Limited in Commercial Court proceedings against UK housing association Notting Hill Genesis over the termination of a long-term electricity supply agreement.

Strengths

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  • Burges Salmon provides cutting edge, holistic advice with a joined-up approach.

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  • Burges Salmon provides a broad range of high-quality advice. The firm is a one-stop shop.

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  • Burges Salmon's team are extremely experienced and very competent.

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  • Burges Salmon's litigation team are proactive and open to discussion, providing sound commercial advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew Burnette
    Band 2Andrew Burnette

    Andrew Burnette

    Andrew Burnette's practice covers a broad range of work, including contractual disputes and negligence claims. He is also noted for his knowledge of professional indemnity.

    • Andrew is extremely personable, knowledgeable and confident. He is an absolute delight to deal with.

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    • Andrew Burnette provides a professional service, with the ability to distil legal arguments and concepts into commercially digestible explanations.

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  • Band 2David Hall
    Band 2David Hall

    David Hall

    David Hall is recognised as an expert in high-value commercial disputes and is also renowned for his expertise in fraud cases. He regularly handles complex litigation across the UK.
  • Band 4Caroline Brown
    Band 4Caroline Brown

    Caroline Brown

    Caroline Brown's practice sees her advise clients on commercial and contractual disputes as well as professional negligence claims.

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