Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
About
Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP
We are one of the largest commercial litigation practices in the South East, with a wealth of experience in advising clients in the full range of corporate and commercial disputes.
Our team includes qualified solicitor advocates and mediators, and we work closely with the firm's other contentious practices to provide a seamless service to clients.
In addition to handling litigation, we represent clients in arbitrations (both UK and international), mediations and expert determinations, providing strategic advice in the areas of claims avoidance, risk management and litigation costs (including advice on litigation funding and defending costs claims).
We also deal with urgent matters such as regulatory raids and investigations, fraud, asset recovery and other injunctive proceedings.
Chambers Review
Prominent Guildford firm Stevens & Bolton has an outstanding commercial litigation practice noted for its expertise in heavy industry sectors such as aviation. It also has additional experience in contentious matters concerning technology and healthcare. The team is active on commercial contract and franchising disputes as well as litigation regarding alleged negligence and directors' duties issues.
Strengths
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"The team has been able to manage and support us thoroughly throughout, despite many difficulties along the way, with insightfulness, professionalism and dedication."
"We work with a layered team from partner to newly qualified, ensuring the right level of attention at every stage."
"S&B are a large firm and if we need additional support either with expertise or to move matters forward I know they will have it. They provide guidance based on commercial realities."
"The associates are experienced at handling litigation and arbitration, driving forward the case, and work in a collegiate way with the partners which is economically efficient for the client."
"I appreciated their complete attention on a complex subject which required them to explain to me the risks involved, and they strongly supported me in a most unpleasant situation."
"The team has been able to manage and support us thoroughly throughout, despite many difficulties along the way, with insightfulness, professionalism and dedication."
"We work with a layered team from partner to newly qualified, ensuring the right level of attention at every stage."
"S&B are a large firm and if we need additional support either with expertise or to move matters forward I know they will have it. They provide guidance based on commercial realities."
"The associates are experienced at handling litigation and arbitration, driving forward the case, and work in a collegiate way with the partners which is economically efficient for the client."
"I appreciated their complete attention on a complex subject which required them to explain to me the risks involved, and they strongly supported me in a most unpleasant situation."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Frisby handles a broad range of commercial litigation that is often cross-border in nature. He advises on arbitrations and damages.
"Michael Frisby is knowledgeable, experienced, charming and has very good client skills. He is very good at seeing the bigger picture and strategising."
"Michael always brings the matter back to commercial objectives and guides an extremely competent team to keep matters on track."
"He an incredible eye for detail and very hands-on."
Sarah Murray is head of dispute resolution at Stevens & Bolton. She handles a broad array of commercial disputes for clients in industries including asset management, insurance and software.
"Sarah Murray is highly energetic, engaging, friendly, charismatic, resourceful and creative. She listens and is good at prioritising the needs and requests of her clients."
"Sarah is a remarkable lawyer, known for her thoroughness and insightful approach. Her ability to grasp complex legal issues and translate them into practical solutions is impressive."
"As a leader of a department she is superb."
"Sarah is a gem!"
Andrew Quick has a great deal of experience in commercial and corporate litigation, including shareholder and financial disputes.
Catherine Penny demonstrates considerable expertise in a range of commercial litigation, including franchising disputes, contract claims and copyright infringement. She also deals in fraud-related matters.
"Catherine Penny is brilliant, she is smart and astute and comes with expert knowledge."
"Catherine is a tough lawyer who has your back in difficult situations and manages things with professionalism and care. She's someone who is able to think outside the box."
"A next generation superstar partner, incredibly authoritative on financial services."
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