Ranking tables

Litigation | UK

North East

In all regions outside of London, our Litigation sections rank firms and lawyers advising on civil litigation on behalf of businesses, financial institutions and other non-public sector entities, as well as private individuals. The primary focus is contractual litigation and litigation arising out of corporate and commercial arrangements, including shareholder, joint venture, post-M&A and boardroom disputes. We also consider banking litigation matters such as the mis-selling of financial products.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 2

  1. Christopher Graham
    Christopher Graham Weightmans14 Years Ranked
  2. George FestingMuckle LLP
  3. Leah HeatleyMuckle LLP
  4. Robert GlassfordWard Hadaway LLP
  5. Susan HoweMuckle LLP
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Band 3

  1. Angus AshmanSintons
  2. Peter HornseyWard Hadaway LLP
  3. Russell WardWard Hadaway LLP

Associates to watch

  1. Robert EldonWard Hadaway LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Gibson & Co
    1
    Gibson & Co
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Gibson & Co is a dedicated dispute resolution firm offering clients particular expertise in banking and finance cases, as well as contractual, partnership and insolvency-related disputes. The firm acts for a notable client list that includes prominent financial institutions, as well as clients from the infrastructure and property sectors. The team has experience representing national and international companies as well as private individuals.
  2. Ward Hadaway LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Weightmans
    2
    Weightmans
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Weightmans handles breach of contract litigation and shareholder disputes, including unfair prejudice claims. It also demonstrates further capabilities in disputes relating to professional negligence and restrictive covenants. The firm acts for a broad range of companies as well as individuals, with notable experience assisting clients in the energy, IT, financial services and telecoms sectors.
  2. Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    2
    Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Womble Bond Dickinson has notable expertise in a variety of disputes, in which it represents both domestic and international clients. The group advises on commercial litigation pertaining to breach of contract and warranty and has a particularly strong presence in the transport, chemicals and leisure sectors.
  3. Muckle LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2