Litigation | UK

Birketts has a market-leading practice experienced in supporting clients through a myriad of commercial disputes. The firm acts for foreign and domestic corporations in high-value litigation including breach of contract and unfair prejudice claims. It also acts in shareholder disputes and on contentious financial matters where fraud is alleged. The team is active across a broad range of sectors including media, construction, energy and technology.

Mills & Reeve handles complex regional, national and cross-border disputes for a broad client base. The team frequently advises on disputes arising from commercial contracts such as distribution agreements and IT service provision. Its areas of strength also include tackling fraud, debt recovery and other contentious financial matters. The firm represents clients such as national companies and private individuals in sectors including pharmaceuticals, agriculture and energy.

HCR Hewitsons assists with disputes relating to contentious partnership issues, breach of trust and professional negligence claims. The team is equally adept at procurement litigation. Its clients come from a variety of industries, including the agricultural and IT sectors.

Mishcon de Reya represents technology companies in a broad variety of disputes and also has notable experience advising on litigation relating to the education, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. The team handles claims concerning contractual and warranty breaches as well as unfair prejudice and shareholders' rights, with further experience advising on cases with fraud elements.