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.

The litigation group at DAC Beachcroft is a popular choice for key names from the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries. The practice advises on contentious data protection issues, insurance coverage and pension disputes. Its lawyers are also experienced in handling contract disputes and fraud claims, while also specialising in disputes involving allegations of professional negligence. The team's capabilities include cross-border litigation.

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.

Foot Anstey has a prominent commercial litigation practice that acts for clients across the globe on contentious matters including high-value contractual disputes. The firm also offers significant expertise in finance and property litigation, with further experience acting on investment-related disputes. Its clients include key names from the banking and financial services sector.

Michelmores is a prominent firm in the South West with a presence in London to better assist international clients and handle high-value claims. The practice is experienced in handling a range of contractual disputes, including breaches of statutory and fiduciary duties, with further expertise in matters that concern joint ventures and shareholder agreements. The firm's clients include major corporations and financial institutions.

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.

The Charles Russell Speechlys team in Cheltenham can offer clients both UK and cross-border expertise. The firm covers various aspects of commercial litigation, including disputes concerning shareholder agreements, financial products and breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties. The practice also advises on disputes pertaining to insurance. Its clients include companies as well as high net worth individuals.

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.

CMS's team based in Bristol is highlighted for its experience advising large banking clients in highly sensitive disputes. It boasts specific expertise in the banking and finance sectors, often assisting clients with shareholder disputes as well as insolvency and fraud 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.

RWK Goodman assists clients with matters ranging from financial services to disputes with service providers. The firm represents individuals as well as corporations across a range of sectors and can draw on the expertise of other departments within the firm to offer a cross-practice approach. The practice also advises on shareholder disputes and contractual litigation.

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.

Trowers & Hamlins has an Exeter-based team with notable expertise in commercial litigation. The practice regularly acts for clients in the insurance and property sectors and is particularly skilled when it comes to contractual disputes and data protection issues. The firm also has a significant focus on contentious matters concerning aviation.

VWV offers a broad range of litigation expertise and is particularly strong in charity, education and energy disputes. The firm receives instructions on matters involving breaches of contract and insolvency-related litigation, and also has significant experience in contentious corporate matters, especially shareholder disagreements.

Wilsons provides comprehensive support across a range of commercial litigation matters. The firm is particularly strong in handling breach of contract and duty claims as well as shareholder disputes. The practice also advises on disputes concerning defamatory allegations and debt recovery.