Litigation | UK

Burges Salmon has a highly commended team of well-reputed practitioners, known for handling high-value national and international disputes. The firm's expertise covers matters arising from claims of professional negligence, breach of contract and contentious insolvency proceedings. It advises an enviable list of key commercial clients, particularly those from the transport, financial services, retail and energy sectors.

Osborne Clarke has a sizeable department with a strong reputation for commercial litigation. The firm is a popular choice for high-value disputes in the energy, technology and financial services. The team acts on behalf of an impressive list of household-name companies on matters ranging from contractual litigation to contentious data protection and cybersecurity matters. The firm is frequently sought out for heavyweight cross-border work.

Ashfords has a specialised team with a broad coverage of the South West that also regularly acts on multi-jurisdictional international disputes. The firm assists domestic and international clients with matters including shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims and breach of contract cases. It represents clients from a range of sectors including banking and finance, while also demonstrating experience litigating on behalf of public sector clients. They offer additional expertise in dealing with sport-related disputes.

Clarke Willmott has a well-reputed practice that acts on both national and cross-border mandates from many industries, including banking and technology. The firm handles shareholder disagreements and insurance disputes, with further expertise in contractual litigation as well as product liability. It can also advise clients with regard to financial mis-selling disputes.

Womble Bond Dickinson regularly advises on significant contractual disputes. It is also adept at handling debt and asset recovery claims, as well as fraud cases. The litigation team counsels clients across a wide range of sectors, and is especially well-regarded for its work on contentious matters pertaining to the energy and transport sectors.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys rises in the rankings following an increased recognition in the area of litigation in the south west. The law firm has a strong litigation team in Cheltenham active on a broad range of contentious commercial matters. The team's areas of expertise include claims for financial mis-selling, breaches of directors' duties and shareholder litigation, along with contractual disputes.

Lester Aldridge handles high-value claims for clients from the marine and real estate sectors, among others. It is noted for disputes concerning insolvency and asset finance, while also handling complex matters concerning contract law as well as shareholder and partnership disputes. The firm can advise clients from its offices in Bournemouth and Southampton.

Thrings covers a broad range of litigation, from purely commercial to financial services and fraud. The firm acts for private individuals and companies from a range of sectors, including technology, banking and media. The practice is particularly active in contractual disputes as well as allegations of misuse of confidential information and data breaches. It also capably handles shareholder litigation and land and agricultural disputes, including proprietary estoppel claims.

Ellis Jones Solicitors offers experience across a range of disputes work, including contractual and fraud claims. The firm represents companies as well as private individuals, and also advises on litigation concerning banking and financial services. The team's key location is Bournemouth, with a number of other offices along the South coast.

Shakespeare Martineau has an effective litigation department acting for clients on contractual claims, professional negligence and shareholder disputes, among others. The firm is noted for handling mid to high-value matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients, with notable experience handling contentious matters in the manufacturing industry.