Litigation | UK

Charles Russell Speechlys is a mainstay in the region, engaged by local, national and international clients on a wide range of commercial disputes. The firm has a strong reputation for its skill in shareholder disputes and other corporate litigation, while also handling contractual claims. Its Guildford team has a strong track record for its work in the healthcare, food and beverage, retail and automotive sectors, often handling matters with significant cross-border aspects.

Prominent Guildford firm Stevens & Bolton has an outstanding commercial litigation practice noted for its expertise in heavy industry sectors such as aviation. It also has additional experience in contentious matters concerning technology and healthcare. The team is active on commercial contract, franchising and shareholder disputes, as well as litigation regarding alleged negligence.

Womble Bond Dickinson has a market-leading litigation practice in Southampton that is regularly engaged on complex and high-value commercial disputes. The team has notable experience handling contractual litigation, and operates in a range of sectors, including retail, energy, media and technology. It acts on behalf of an impressive roster of local, national and international clients.

Based in Tunbridge Wells, Cripps is well equipped to handle complex disputes for domestic and international clients, including companies in the waste management, steel and banking sectors. The team is capable of assisting with corporate litigation, including shareholder, partnership and transactional disputes, while also handling large contractual claims and insolvency matters.

DMH Stallard covers a broad range of matters, including shareholder, contractual and financial disputes. Its Crawley-based team acts for a distinguished roster of clients in the banking, construction and aviation sectors. The firm offers a dedicated debt recovery team, which operates in conjunction with its dispute resolution practice, acting for accountancy firms and companies.

Shoosmiths has a highly regard litigation practice and its Southampton-based team is capable of conducting litigation for domestic and international clients. The group has strong expertise in the automotive, technology and energy sectors.

Thomson Snell & Passmore is a long-established Kent-based firm with a sizeable commercial litigation team. The firm handles complex contract disputes and shareholder litigation and also has the ability to advise on contentious matters concerning entertainment and infrastructure. It has further strength in insolvency-related disputes and is able to provide clients with advice on ADR when needed.

Brachers has a respected practice that is particularly renowned for its debt recovery and insolvency litigation work on behalf of national organisations as well as multinational corporations. The firm additionally represents a strong choice for SME clients and individuals in shareholder, partnership and contractual disputes. It enjoys a healthy reputation in the financial services and property sectors. Well established in Kent, the firm has offices in both Maidstone and Canterbury.

Irwin Mitchell is a firm well-versed in high-value commercial litigation, including contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes as well as professional negligence claims. It excels in litigation concerning the financial services, media and manufacturing sectors and regularly acts for high-profile and international high net worth clients in multi-jurisdictional cases. The firm is also capable of handling disputes involving complex trust or company structures.

Moore Barlow has a strong presence across the region, with offices in Guildford, Lymington, Southampton and Woking. The firm advises clients on commercial disputes relating to boundary issues, real estate, insolvency and debt recovery, with further strength in shareholder litigation and other contentious corporate matters. Its client roster includes SMEs, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs.

Paris Smith has experienced teams in Southampton and Winchester and an established reputation on the South Coast. The firm acts for a range of regional and national clients in sectors as diverse as manufacturing, recruitment and financial services. Regularly called upon for its strength in shareholder and payment disputes, the team has additional expertise in contentious insolvency matters and contractual issues.

Trethowans has a strong litigation practice in the South, with offices in Southampton and Winchester. It is experienced in acting for a range of clients, from local businesses to nationwide companies. The team comes recommended for its deft handling of contractual disputes and VAT claims, as well as contentious probate and insolvency matters. It has further expertise in claims for mismanagement and breach of directors' duties.

TWM Solicitors has offices across the South, including key locations in Guildford and Wimbledon. The firm is active on a broad range of commercial litigation, including breach of duty and shareholder claims, and also has experience advising on matters in the financial sector. It provides counsel to individuals such as shareholders, and also advises companies and partnerships.

Blake Morgan is a well-regarded firm that is regularly instructed on high-value disputes for corporate clients. The team in Chandler's Ford advises on litigation stemming from discrimination, and contractual and shareholder disputes, with notable experience representing clients from sectors as diverse as retail, healthcare and maritime.

Broadfield Law has a well-regarded group in Southampton that is noted for its adept handling of commercial disputes. The firm's expertise also includes shareholder litigation, insurance disputes and contentious insolvency. It regularly acts for insurers and property developers, among other corporate clients.

Clarke Willmott is a national firm with a notable commercial litigation practice in Southampton that handles complex contractual and shareholder disputes. The firm has developed expertise in the education, telecommunications and sports sectors, and is experienced in handling debt recovery matters. It acts for companies as well as individual clients, including shareholders and senior executives.