
Chambers Review
Womble Bond Dickinson has a market-leading litigation practice in Southampton that is regularly engaged on complex and high-value commercial disputes. The team has notable experience handling contractual litigation in a range of sectors including retail, transport, energy and natural resources. It acts on behalf of an impressive roster of local, national and international clients.
Strengths
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"The firm has a good overview of matters and a clear understanding of your aims, which helps them to steer a course to achieve the best outcome in the situation."
"The team are highly responsive and target-focused."
"The team have brilliant commercial awareness and are very switched on."
"The firm has a good overview of matters and a clear understanding of your aims, which helps them to steer a course to achieve the best outcome in the situation."
"The team are highly responsive and target-focused."
"The team have brilliant commercial awareness and are very switched on."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Beezer regularly advises on contract disputes and other litigation, with a particular focus on the oil and gas industry. He is well versed in handling cross-border matters.
"Tom is good with people and has real leadership. He really makes the team gel together."
Ian Newcombe advises clients in the energy and utilities sectors on a range of complex contentious matters, including contractual and payment disputes.
"Ian is brilliant - tactically astute and aware of clients' desired outcomes."
"I really value Ian's proactive and practical approach to matters. He really cares about delivering the right service for his clients and goes the extra mile."
Andrew Parsons is an experienced litigator who often handles corporate and contractual disputes in the IT sector.
"Andrew has a really calm and measured approach. He's absolutely focused on supporting the client in reaching their objectives in a manner consistent with their legal obligations."
"He's practical, commercial and gets to the point."