Ranking tables
Litigation | UK
North East
Band 1
- Gibson & Co
- Ward Hadaway LLP
Band 2
- Weightmans
- Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Muckle LLP
Eminent Practitioners
Band 2
- Christopher Graham Weightmans
- George FestingMuckle LLP
- Leah HeatleyMuckle LLP
- Robert GlassfordWard Hadaway LLP
- Susan HoweMuckle LLP
Band 3
- Angus AshmanSintons
- Peter HornseyWard Hadaway LLP
- Russell WardWard Hadaway LLP
Up and Coming
- Jill Dalkin Weightmans
- Jonny Gribben Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Richard Collins Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Lucy CleghornWard Hadaway LLP
- Robert EldonWard Hadaway LLP
Band 1
1 Gibson & CoLitigation2025 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 WeightmansLitigation2025 | Band 2 |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 LLPLitigation2025 | Band 2 |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.