Advising on the full spectrum of commercial litigation matters, the team at B P Collins LLP is highly regarded for its work in the automotive, construction, and retail sectors. The Gerrards Cross-based team has significant regional and national reach, alongside having litigation capabilities in the international market. With a particular focus on the technology and IP sector, team head Matthew Brandis bolsters the firm’s offering as an experienced mediation advocate. With expertise in corporate divorce, Craig Williams is another key member of the group, while Simon Carroll is the first port of call for litigation involving sanctioned jurisdictions. Rounding out the team is Rajiv Malhotra, whose practice includes construction disputes.

Drawing on the wider firm’s global network, Dentons‘ Milton Keynes commercial litigation team advises on complex corporate and commercial disputes, often acting in English disputes for international corporates. Recently, the group has been particularly active in facilitating several high-profile redress schemes, including the Post Office redress scheme. Practice group head Rob Francis specialises in commercial disputes, acting for private and public sector clients. Working alongside him is Sarah Rutnah, who has particular strength in contractual disputes and commercial fraud matters, while franchising dispute expert Sonia Vilar also excels in commercial and corporate investigations.

With particular strength in educational, regulatory, and construction matters, the Bishop’s Stortford team at Tees Law acts for a range of commercial clients, including limited companies, owner-managed businesses, and FTSE 250 companies. The group has expertise in contractual disputes as well as a strong track record in handling company and partnership litigation. Darren Perks jointly heads the team, where he specialises in property disputes and is frequently instructed in complex litigation for property portfolio owning clients. Leading the team alongside him is Jason Torrance, who excels in a range of construction disputes, often acting for developers, contractors, and individuals.

Handling complex boardroom disputes, dissolutions, and banking litigation, the team at Debenhams Ottaway acts for a diverse client base spanning from global corporations to high-profile individuals. Leading the team in St Albans is Juliet Schalker, who is a highly regarded litigator within the specialist division of the High Court. Insolvency specialist Alexander Neale is well known for his work on complex director and shareholder disputes. With experience in alternative dispute resolution, Robyn Adams is also experienced at handling cases in the High Court, and Julie Spencer's expertise involves handling breach of contract issues, loss of profit claims, and shareholder disputes.

Headed by Simon Hobbs in Milton Keynes, Freeths LLP has a broad commercial litigation offering, advising clients on matters including complex contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, and disputes arising from M&A. Hobbs is highly regarded as a seasoned litigator, specialising in contractual and fraud litigation alongside a particular strength in energy claims. Working alongside him is Tom Holden, who is the first port of call for risk management work and dispute resolution relating to technology, director rights, and insolvency.

Longmores Solicitors LLP acts for clients in the waste management, insolvency, and property matters, and practice head John Wiblin is well placed to handle general contractual disputes alongside shareholder action matters, including unfair prejudice claims and claims under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986. Nathanael Young brings expertise in commercial and insolvency law to the group, with experience in handling director duties disputes and statutory demand litigation. Lauren Mackenzie rounds out the team, working in contentious probate matters that involve commercial elements.

Based in St Albans, SA Law LLP‘s commercial litigation offering has strong regional roots, with particular expertise in advising clients in the education, real estate, and sport sectors. Focusing on enforcing restrictive covenants, boardroom disputes, and contractual matters, Tracy Lacey-Smith jointly leads the team alongside construction law expert Robert Ryall. Simon Walsh is a key contact for matters with international elements, and Helen Young excels in commercial debt recovery work, as well as warranty breaches and litigation surrounding the sale of shares, while Clare Mackay acts for SMEs and individuals.

Drawing on the firm’s wider international expertise, the team at Sherrards Solicitors LLP has particular strength in white-collar defence work, conflicts within the recruitment industry, and boardroom disputes. Splitting his time between London and St Albans, team head Paul Marmor focuses on cross-border and fraud-related litigation. Greg Pooler is a key contact for cross-border commercial disputes in the banking and financial recovery spaces, particularly excelling in asset recovery matters. Jan Kunstyr joined the group in January 2026.

Advising on a broad spectrum of commercial and contractual disputes, the Luton team at Taylor Walton LLP particularly excels in partnership, director, and shareholder disputes. Spearheading the practice is James Carpenter, who leverages extensive experience representing claimants and defendants before the High Court and County Courts. Saljuq Haider's expertise includes high-value corporate debt recovery matters; he is also highly regarded for his alternative dispute resolution abilities. Rounding out the practice is Katarina Morgan, who is frequently instructed on TOLATA matters.

Based in Harrow, Duncan Lewis Solicitors' commercial litigation department acts in partnership litigation, complex contractual disputes, and litigation arising from high-value company assets. Sunil Patel is frequently instructed in unlawful trading claims and breaches of director duties disputes. Anthony Okumah is a key name in the group for alternative methods of dispute resolution and, specialising in financial disputes, Nazhat Ditta undertakes matters for both claimants and defendants. The trio jointly lead the team.

With experience acting before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and County Courts, the team at Machins Solicitors LLP is also noted for its alternative dispute resolution practice, with particular strength in mediation. The group is frequently instructed by company directors, insolvency practitioners, and barristers. Luton’s Neil O’Callaghan leads the practice and is well regarded for his work in shareholder and partnership disputes.

With a specialism in the consumer goods, professional services, and construction sectors, the team at Nockolds Solicitors is noted for its work in company, partnership, and consumer litigation matters. Heading the Bishop’s Stortford team, Lucy Slatter is well versed in complex contractual disputes. Working alongside her is George Burton, who is a key contact for shareholder disputes and director fiduciary duties issues.

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