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

1

  1. Gibson & Co
  2. Ward Hadaway LLP
3

  1. Hay & Kilner
  2. Sintons
1

  1. Jane GibsonGibson & Co
  2. Toby GibsonGibson & Co
2

  1. Christopher Graham
    Christopher Graham Weightmans16 Years Ranked
  2. George FestingMuckle LLP
  3. Leah HeatleyWeightmans
  4. Robert GlassfordWard Hadaway LLP
  5. Susan HoweMuckle LLP
3

  1. Richard Collins Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Angus AshmanSintons
  3. Lucy CleghornWard Hadaway LLP
  4. Peter HornseyWard Hadaway LLP
U

  1. Jonny Gribben Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Robert EldonWard Hadaway LLP

  1. Lewis FairfaxGibson & Co

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Gibson & Co
    Litigation
    2026 | Band 1
  2. Ward Hadaway LLP
    Litigation
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Weightmans
    2
    Weightmans
    Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 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
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 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 breaches of contract and warranty and has a particularly strong presence in the transport, chemicals and leisure sectors.

  3. Muckle LLP
    Litigation
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Hay & Kilner
    Litigation
    2026 | Band 3
  2. Sintons
    Litigation
    2026 | Band 3