Litigation | UK

DLA Piper has a comprehensive litigation offering in Birmingham, drawing on the firm's national and international prowess to offer a broad-ranging service. The firm handles contractual and manufacturing disputes as well as those concerning insurance, fraud and other financial matters. Its team represents domestic and multinational clients in sectors including hospitality, support services and banking and finance.

Pinsent Masons has an established presence in the Birmingham market, with a well-resourced team of solicitors supported by in-house forensic accountants and other specialists. It is active on high-end, cross-border cases for multinational, blue-chip clients across a variety of sectors. The practice regularly acts for clients at all levels of court, including the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court proceedings.

Fieldfisher has a commercial litigation team representing multinational corporate clients in the energy, banking and technology industries, among others. It also advises high net worth individuals, including foreign nationals. The Solihull-based team has experience handling contractual disputes and those concerning breaches of directors' duties, with notable expertise in cross-border litigation.

Gowling WLG has a well-established litigation team in Birmingham, with the ability to handle high-value and multi-party cases. The firm represents a diverse national and international client base that includes manufacturers, healthcare companies, investment funds and energy groups. It advises on disputes arising from commercial contracts issues as well as those relating to corporate transactions.

Shoosmiths represents clients across the manufacturing, banking and retail sectors, including both corporate entities and individual clients. The Birmingham team's activity covers fraud claims, supply chain disputes, contractual cases, shareholder litigation and partnership disputes. The firm often acts on international cases, including matters concerning jurisdictions in Africa and Europe.

Squire Patton Boggs has a large international network, allowing representation of multinational companies on significant cross-border disputes. The team in Birmingham often advises on litigation concerning supply chain and distribution issues, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, as well as other commercial contracts disputes. This practice has further strength in handling high-value contentious corporate and financial services matters.

Gateley Legal has well-regarded teams in both Birmingham and Leicester offering a broad range of commercial litigation advice. The firm assists with disputes over breach of contract and warranty as well as shareholder litigation and fraud claims. It offers experience advising international clients on cross-border disputes.

Mills & Reeve has a solid litigation practice in Birmingham with expertise in high-value commercial disputes. The team demonstrates expertise in shareholder litigation, breach of warranty claims and fraud proceedings, among other matters. It regularly advises blue-chip clients, predominantly in the sport, automotive and energy sectors.

Shakespeare Martineau has a well-regarded litigation team in Birmingham that frequently represents national and international blue-chip organisations, including clients in the transport, natural resources and energy sectors. The firm handles substantial contractual disputes, shareholder litigation and insolvency-related cases. It also offers the benefit of significant experience in mediation and other methods of alternative dispute resolution.

Trowers & Hamlins receives recognition in the market for its expertise in complex litigation mandates, including large group actions. The Birmingham-based team is able to advise on multi-jurisdictional issues, including civil fraud actions and asset recovery, as well as on shareholder and contractual disputes. It is active on contentious matters in a wide range of sectors, including hospitality and healthcare.

Freeths has a notable litigation department across offices in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. The practice provides advice on a wide array of disputes concerning areas such as directors' duties, trusts, commercial contracts, financial services and professional negligence. It also provides expertise in shareholder and partnership disputes. The firm is particularly active in the retail, natural resources, and food and beverage sectors.

HCR Hewitsons has a well-established practice across the Midlands, with key locations in Northampton, Worcester and Birmingham. The firm represents international and UK-based clients in markets such as industrial engineering, energy and agriculture. It handles complex disputes arising in relation to commercial, partnership and shareholder agreements, along with other kinds of litigation. It also often represents high net worth individuals and has niche knowledge of contentious equine matters.

Hawkins Hatton Corporate Lawyers is a Dudley-based firm regularly instructed on a broad range of litigation including shareholder, contractual and partnership disputes. The team represents companies, investors and other corporate entities as well as individual business owners and shareholders. It has notable expertise in disputes arising in the pharmaceutical, property and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Lanyon Bowdler provides advice on contractual and shareholder disputes, as part of a broad commercial litigation practice. The firm advises small to mid-sized businesses in a range of industries, as well as private individuals. The practice has a particular strength in the agricultural sector, advising on disputes arising from farming partnerships, supply chains and land development, among other issues. The firm has offices across Shropshire and Herefordshire, with key locations in Shrewsbury and Telford.