Ranking tables
UK South West Litigation
Band 2
Band 3
- Charles Russell Speechlys
- RWK Goodman
- Thrings LLP
- Stephens Scown LLP
- VWV
Band 4
- Harrison Clark Rickerbys
- Shakespeare Martineau
- Trowers & Hamlins LLP
- Wilsons
- Kitsons LLP
- Willans
Eminent Practitioners
- Tim Richards Michelmores LLP
- Simon HealdVWV
Band 1
- Alex Jakubowski Clarke Willmott LLP
- Andrew Perkins Ashfords LLP
- Clare Robinson Osborne Clarke LLP
- Chris OwenTLT LLP
- Jonathan HoeyTLT LLP
- Peter CloughOsborne Clarke LLP
Band 2
- Andrew Burnette Burges Salmon LLP
- Ben Daniels DAC Beachcroft LLP
- Charlie Wedin Osborne Clarke LLP
- David Hall Burges Salmon LLP
- Rory Mac Neice Ashfords LLP
- Tom Ellis Osborne Clarke LLP
- Ben HoltVWV
- Philip WoodfieldCMS
- Richard HayllarTLT LLP
Band 3
Band 4
- Adam Finch Harrison Clark Rickerbys
- Dan Preddy DAC Beachcroft LLP
- James Gliddon Foot Anstey LLP
- Jonathan Kitchin Michelmores LLP
- Manoj Vaghela Charles Russell Speechlys
- Peter Singfield Foot Anstey LLP
- Rupert Croft Croft Solicitors
- Sara Chisholm-Batten Michelmores LLP
- Catherine MathewsStephens Scown LLP
- Paul GordonWillans
- Ruth GreeningCMS
Up and Coming
- Alice Daniels Michelmores LLP
- Claudine Morgan Charles Russell Speechlys
- Jenifer Martindale Wilsons
- Laura NelsonCroft Solicitors
Band 1
1 Burges Salmon LLPLitigation2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Michelmores LLPLitigation2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Osborne Clarke LLPLitigation2023 | Band 1 |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, financial services and rail sectors. 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.
Band 2
2 Ashfords LLPLitigation2023 | Band 2 |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.2 2 DAC Beachcroft LLPLitigation2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Foot Anstey LLPLitigation2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLPLitigation2023 | Band 2 |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.
Band 3
3 Charles Russell SpeechlysLitigation2023 | Band 3 |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.3 RWK GoodmanLitigation2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Thrings LLPLitigation2023 | Band 3 |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 misfeasance concerning investments and pensions. It also capably handles shareholder litigation and land and agricultural disputes, including proprietary estoppel claims.
Band 4
4 Harrison Clark RickerbysLitigation2023 | Band 4 |Harrison Clark Rickerbys 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.4 Shakespeare MartineauLitigation2023 | Band 4 |Shakespeare Martineau has a compact but 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. Formerly GL Law, in September 2022 the firm merged with Shakespeare Martineau.4 Trowers & Hamlins LLPLitigation2023 | Band 4 |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.4 WilsonsLitigation2023 | Band 4 |Wilsons acted for the former CEO and shareholder of a UK technology company who was unfairly dismissed and his shares repurchased by the company at an undervalue. Following a successful employment tribunal, the client is now pursuing claims for repayment of a director's loan and damages for breach of contract.