Ranking tables
Litigation | UK
Thames Valley
Rankings overview for Departments
Bill Dixon Field Seymour Parkes22 Years Ranked
Chris Potts Blake Morgan15 Years Ranked
Christopher Tayton Clarkslegal LLP16 Years Ranked
Fleur Turrington Shoosmiths LLP8 Years Ranked- Jane Park-Weir Osborne Clarke LLP3 Years Ranked
Juliet Schalker Debenhams Ottaway3 Years Ranked
Matthew Brandis B P Collins LLP14 Years Ranked
Nicola Diggle Blake Morgan12 Years Ranked
Tracy Lacey-Smith SA Law14 Years Ranked- Victoria WrightWhite & Black Limited
Caroline Watson Freeths LLP2 Years Ranked
Charlie Shillito Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP3 Years Ranked
Clare Mackay SA Law7 Years Ranked- David Murray Blandy & Blandy15 Years Ranked
- Ian Skinner Mills & Reeve LLP10 Years Ranked
Michelle Di Gioia Gardner Leader3 Years Ranked
Simon Carroll B P Collins LLP6 Years Ranked
Simon Hobbs Freeths LLP19 Years Ranked
Steven Smith B P Collins LLP2 Years Ranked
Tom Maple Field Seymour Parkes5 Years Ranked
Alexander Neale Debenhams Ottaway3 Years Ranked
Dawn Troman Osborne Clarke LLP10 Years Ranked
Karen Dobson Sherrards Solicitors10 Years Ranked
Katie Dyson Gardner Leader4 Years Ranked
Phil Smith Broadfield Law UK LLP5 Years Ranked- Rob Francis Dentons1 Years Ranked
Robert Ryall SA Law16 Years Ranked- Simon Walsh SA Law7 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clarkslegal LLPLitigation2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedClarkslegal is regularly involved in high-profile disputes on behalf of clients in a variety of sectors, including the energy and automotive industries. The team's expertise covers a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes, including contractual terminations, unfair prejudice petitions and breaches of directors' duties.
1 DentonsLitigation2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedDentons is a popular choice for high-value corporate and commercial litigation and cases with an international element. The firm assists clients with the full range of commercial disputes, often involving supply contracts, distribution agreements and breach of warranty claims. Its diverse client base includes corporates from a wide spectrum of industry sectors including energy, transport and retail.
1 Gardner LeaderLitigation2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedGardner Leader has an experienced commercial litigation team often instructed on cross-border cases. It handles a range of general corporate and commercial disputes, including claims for breach of directors' duties. The firm's clients include local and international companies from a variety of sectors, and it also represents high net worth individuals.
Band 2
2 B P Collins LLPLitigation2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedB P Collins is a solid regional firm that continues to impress with broad litigation and mediation capabilities, regularly handling high-value contract disputes and corporate litigation. Its areas of experience include directors' and shareholders' disputes, as well as debt recovery actions. The firm acts for international and regional companies as well as private individuals.
2 Blake MorganLitigation2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedBlake Morgan has a strong group with solid experience across a range of commercial disputes. The team assists clients with litigation involving breach of shareholder and share purchase agreements, unfair prejudice claims and breach of directors' duties. Its clients include high-profile national financial institutions and private individuals. The firm is also experienced in litigation relating to insolvency.
2 Broadfield Law UK LLPLitigation2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedBroadfield Law has a prominent team with an impressive track record in high-end and complex litigation. The firm is regularly instructed on substantial corporate and commercial cases, often involving partnership and contract disputes. It draws its clients from the technology, construction and retail sectors.
2 Osborne Clarke LLPLitigation2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedOsborne Clarke has a well-respected litigation group with particular prowess in cross-border and international cases. The firm acts in a wide range of corporate and commercial cases involving complex contractual claims, breach of supply and distribution agreements, shareholder disputes and commercial fraud. It has particular expertise acting for clients from the telecoms and technology industries.
2 Sherrards SolicitorsLitigation2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedSherrards Solicitors is a highly reputable firm known for strong expertise in resolving fraud cases, as well as banking and financial litigation. The team is also knowledgeable in cases involving breach of contract and fiduciary duties. It represents individuals and companies from a whole host of industries and is active in international cases involving multiple jurisdictions.
2 Shoosmiths LLPLitigation2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedShoosmiths has a strong regional presence in the Thames Valley and a robust litigation group handling a broad range of cases. The team's expertise includes disputes concerning commercial contracts and agreements, director and shareholder disputes and procurement-related litigation. It represents UK-based and international companies, as well as individuals. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive UK network alongside its experience in cross-border matters.
Band 3
3 Debenhams OttawayLitigation2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedThe litigation team at Debenhams Ottaway can assist clients with an array of disputes relating to commercial and corporate interests and relationships. The firm's expertise includes significant shareholder disputes as well as matters concerning breaches of contract.
3 Field Seymour ParkesLitigation2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedField Seymour Parkes has a solid litigation practice handling domestic and cross-border mandates for companies and individuals. The team has strong expertise across the spectrum of contract disputes, professional negligence claims, and investment and finance-related litigation.
3 Freeths LLPLitigation2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedFreeths is a strong regional firm with a noteworthy track record of handling corporate and commercial disputes. The group's areas of experience include breach of contract and shareholder litigation. The firm advises a mixture of corporates, local subsidiaries of international businesses and high net worth individuals.
3 SA LawLitigation2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedSA Law has a well-regarded litigation team with a strong regional presence and growing international activity. The firm handles shareholder disputes, breach and termination of contract litigation and payment disputes. It advises a local and international client base featuring organisations and individuals from a variety of sectors.
Band 4
4 Blandy & BlandyLitigation2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedBlandy & Blandy has experience and success across a wide range of commercial litigation. The firm is highly recommended for breach of contract litigation as well as disputes in the boardroom and between shareholders. As well as representing clients in active disputes, the team can also advise on risk and litigation avoidance.
4 Boyes TurnerLitigation2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedBoyes Turner has a well-respected team that advises on a variety of disputes and is especially active in the IT industry. The lawyers in the practice are experienced in litigation involving the breach and termination of contracts and agreements, as well as shareholder disputes. The practice is also well equipped to handle cross-border matters.
4 Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPLitigation2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedPenningtons Manches Cooper has a well-regarded commercial litigation team with strong abilities in banking and financial disputes. The firm also handles general contractual disputes, acting for companies in the construction and manufacturing industries, as well as representing individuals. It has further experience advising on insolvency-related litigation.