Commercial litigation: Norwich in East Anglia

Birketts LLP

Birketts LLP‘s Norwich-based team has noteworthy regional, national, and international capabilities. Andrew Kinnison specialises in contract and partnership disputes, alongside having extensive experience in professional negligence and property litigation. Kinnison leads the team alongside Cambridge-based Laurence Weeks and insolvency specialist Sian Leonard. Adam Blenkinsop is a key contact for private clients, charitable organisations, and wider corporate actors. For defamation claims, franchise litigation, and equine disputes, Chloe Goodwin is a key name. Notably, both Goodwin and Blenkinsop have experience providing pro-bono advice for Norfolk Community Law Service.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Kinnison; Laurence Weeks; Sian Leonard


Autres avocats clés:

Adam Blenkinsop; Chloe Goodwin


Principaux dossiers


Mills & Reeve LLP

With particular strength in agribusiness, education, and government health, Mills & Reeve LLP's team is well-equipped to advise mid-market clients. Heading up the Norwich practice is Rachel McDonnell, who is regarded for her work in white-collar crime matters, including investigations and financial services litigation. Working alongside her is Catherine Noble, the team’s specialist in the food and education sectors. For defamation and restrictive covenant matters, Abaigh Compton is a key name. Rounding out the team is Charlie Cornford, who is well-versed in procurement disputes for clients in both the public and private sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rachel McDonnell


Autres avocats clés:

Catherine Noble; Abaigh Compton; Charlie Cornford


Principaux clients

Anglian Windows


Insolvency Service and Official Receiver Offices


Supply Chain Coordination Limited


Two London based healthcare trusts


Sureties


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Anglian Windows in Part 8 proceedings regarding the distribution of a fund surplus.
  • Acting for two directors in defence of a double derivative action in the High Court.
  • Acting for Supply Chain Coordination Limited, defending multiple claims relating to the procurement of a £4.4 billion logistics contract.

Ashtons Legal

Advising on the full spectrum of commercial litigation matters, the Norwich-based team at Ashtons Legal is well-versed in handling work for regional developers, national franchise networks, and education sector clients. Practice head Tom Bailey has experience acting at high court levels for a range of public bodies and individuals; Bailey also has mediation expertise. Leah Newcombe specialises in debt collection and is also regarded for her work assisting with a wide range of litigation issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tom Bailey


Autres avocats clés:

Leah Newcombe


Principaux clients

CeX


Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Limited


Signs Express Limited


Bubbleology


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for the liquidator client in a high-value application to the Competition Appeals Tribunal regarding the Truck Cartel litigation.
  • Acting for a domiciliary care client franchisor in a high value claim in arbitration under the LCIA Rules.
  • Acting for a client in obtaining a without notice search and seizure order in the High Court, King’s Bench Division.

Howes Percival LLP

With particular strengths in acting for government departments and agricultural clients, the Norwich-based team at Howes Percival LLP advises on a regional and national scale. Gordon Simpson heads the practice, and alongside his specialism in shareholder disputes cases, is well-placed to handle litigation related to complex energy issues. For contractual disputes, injunctive relief, and damage claims, Sam Leaver is a key contact. The team collaborates with the firm’s Northampton, Leicester, and Cambridge offices to assist with large-scale disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gordon Simpson


Autres avocats clés:

Sam Leaver


Fosters

Fosters Norwich team advises clients on a broad array of issues, including contractual disputes and IP litigation. The team is headed by Chris Fielding, who is well-placed to handle unfair prejudice petitions; whilst based at the Norwich office, Fielding also acts from Wymondham and Lowestoft, allowing reach across Norfolk and Suffolk. Jacob Cook joined the firm in November 2025 and has noteworthy media and tech capabilities. Simon Loome left the group in April 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Chris Fielding


Autres avocats clés:

Jacob Cook


Principaux dossiers