Litigation | UK

Addleshaw Goddard's litigation team represents large multinational companies across a range of sectors, including transport, healthcare, IT and energy. It assists with varied issues, including breach of contract and warranty claims, and also advises clients in relation to risk avoidance and reputation management issues. The firm is capable of handling international litigation as well as domestic cases.

DLA Piper advises clients across the whole spectrum of litigation, with the ability to handle significant cross-border disputes. The team's expertise includes matters concerning a broad variety of commercial contracts such as manufacturing and management agreements, as well as banking and finance. The firm's clients include a number of major household names in a wide range of sectors.

Eversheds Sutherland has a strong team with a national presence that offers clients a broad range of services in connection with commercial disputes. It has notable experience handling contentious issues relating to major commercial contracts and M&A transactions. The firm maintains an impressive roster of domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including technology, energy and transport.

Stewarts is a dedicated litigation firm with a strong track record in relation to financial services disputes. The team acts for an impressive roster of blue-chip commercial clients and regularly advises on cases involving commercial contracts. It has recommended abilities in complex cross-border mandates, with expertise that extends to litigation concerning fraud and corruption.

Walker Morris has a respected litigation team with substantial experience handling a range of different commercial litigation cases. The team's expertise includes advising on shareholder disputes and contractual issues, as well as claims with significant fraud elements. It acts for clients across a range of sectors, including energy, food manufacturing and property development.

Clarion is a well-regarded Leeds-based firm able to assist with a wide range of cases including contractual and corporate disputes. Its clients come from a range of industries including healthcare, property development, logistics and distribution. The team regularly acts on cross-border mandates, including those involving European and offshore jurisdictions.

Freeths has a notable team assisting with a variety of commercial disputes, including litigation relating to shareholder and commercial disagreements, trust disputes and IT-related disputes. It acts for a varied client roster including companies in professional services, hospitality and retail.

Tyr is a Leeds-based team with a well-regarded disputes practice. It covers the full range of commercial litigation matters, from shareholder and breach of contract disputes to professional negligence claims. The team acts on behalf of individuals as well as companies across an array of sectors, including financial services and hospitality, with solid capabilities in cross-border mandates.

DAC Beachcroft's commercial litigation department offers bespoke advice on a wide array of complex commercial disputes. The team also has in-depth knowledge of procurement and housebuilder litigation. The firm stands out for its advocacy in cases involving restrictive covenants, professional negligence and team move-related disputes. Their bench has specialised experience advising both public and private companies, including household names.

Gateley Legal offers a dispute resolution service to local and national clients from its office in Leeds. The team's expertise ranges across breaches of contract, shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims. It also assists clients in procurement matters. The team has particular experience assisting clients in the property and development sectors.

Pinsent Masons has a sophisticated team with notable litigation expertise and cross-border experience. The group regularly handles commercial contract cases, including those that concern technology and outsourcing contracts. It also advises on shareholder litigation, corporate control issues and disputes concerning the financial sector.

Squire Patton Boggs has a strong litigation team that is capable of assisting with a large number of different disputes. The firm's global presence means the team can provide notable expertise in cross-border work, with the ability to handle contract disputes, shareholder disputes and warranty claims. Its client roster includes companies in the property, logistics, construction and telecoms industries.

Weightmans enters the rankings following increased recognition in litigation in Yorkshire. Based in Leeds, the firm is regularly instructed on contractual disputes, shareholder and director disputes, as well as on data- and IT-related claims.

Raworths is a Harrogate-based firm that offers advice in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, including disputes relating to supply contracts and shareholder agreements. Its clients hail from the manufacturing, professional services, and food and beverage sectors, and the team is also well-versed in representing individuals. It has further capabilities in cross-border disputes.

The Shoosmiths litigation practice in Leeds covers an array of corporate and commercial mandates, including breach of contract claims, fraud and insurance-related disputes. The team acts for a broad range of clients, including investment companies as well as individuals. It is also well versed in cross-border matters.