Charles Russell Speechlys LLP maintains a strong market position, recognised for its expertise in corporate disputes, product liability and supply chain matters. The practice has expanded its capabilities in professional negligence, financial crime and international arbitration, advising clients across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The team is led by experienced litigators Stephen Burns, who focuses on disputes across the financial services, technology, and healthcare sectors, and Jamie Cartwright, who specialises in product risk and data issues. Gareth Mills handles international arbitration and high-value litigation, while Rachel Warren advises on regulatory and financial crime matters. Katie Bewick regularly supports on shareholder and partnership disputes.

Cripps has a proven track record acting for household-name companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family businesses across a range of domestic and international commercial disputes. The team is notable for its experience in disputes regarding fraud, alongside shareholder disputes, insolvency and restructuring-related litigation, and M&A disputes. Leading the practice is Joanna Ford, who is a name to note for IT, technology contract, and shareholder disputes as well as corporate governance issues. William Angas specialises in disputes related to fraud, freezing assets and enforcing securities. Ed Weeks‘s clients include directors, investors, and shareholders whose businesses are undergoing commercial litigation proceedings.

Stevens & Bolton LLP is home to a well-experienced commercial disputes team that specialises in international disputes. The practice stands out for disputes concerning life sciences, IT, technology, and franchising. Practice head Andrew Quick‘s client base spans spans clients across the UK and EU whom he advises on professional negligence, breach of warranty, tax, and earn-out claims. Catherine Penny focuses on international arbitration and cross-border litigation in the life sciences, hospitality, and leisure industries, while James Evison is experienced in post-M&A claims, franchising disputes, fraud and asset recovery, and contractual terminations. Despite Michael Frisby‘s retirement, the team has extended its offering with Sophie Ashcroft joining the team in 2025.

DMH Stallard LLP‘s commercial litigation clients span banking and finance, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and property. The team is experienced in domestic and international disputes, including asset protection and recovery, corporate resolution, and business operation. Practice head Simon Elcock specialises in financial and banking disputes, while James Colvin‘s caseload spans commercial and corporate disputes. Nicola Billen  is well versed in corporate disputes and fraud claims, while Tim Ashdown is prepared to advise technology, media, and telecommunication clients in cross-border litigation.

Specialist dispute resolution firm Griffin Law advises individuals and businesses across litigation, arbitration, and mediation. The practice is spearheaded by Mark Edmonds, Donal Blaney, and Rose Eady. Edmonds is devoted to commercial and insolvency matters, while Blaney is equipped to handle trust and tax disputes, asset tracing, brand protection, and reputation management issues. Eady excels in contract disputes, settlement agreements, and tax and trust disputes. Another key name is Mark Fleet, whose niche focus is property disputes and insolvency proceedings.

With experience advising on cross-border and international matters, Irwin Mitchell is equipped to handle commercial disputes across transport, retail, finance, consumer, and manufacturing industries, among others. Leading the practice are Katie Byrne, whose focus includes international contractual disputes for major corporate and financial institutions, and Thomas Barnard, who specialises in matters at the intersection of insurance law, fraud, and injunctive relief. Robert Parks is another key member who is active in disputes relating to internal management.

Thomson Snell & Passmore’s broad disputes practice spans fraud and recovery claims, corporate disputes, and personal insolvency issues. The team often advises on defamation, harassment, and reputation management cases. At the helm of the practice are Douglas Skilton, who represents multinational and regional clients in high court litigation, and James Cradick, who excels in commercial litigation across commodities, trade, and insurance sectors. Rico Dexiades specialises in urgent injunction applications and domestic and international commercial litigation.

Brachers (Part of Lawfront) handles the full spectrum of debt recovery and insolvency matters. The team has established experience across commercial disputes concerning commercial contracts, shareholder remedies, directors’ duties, and partnerships. Practice head Michael Oatham is rated for high-value commercial and chancery disputes. Lacie Kerner typically acts on commercial litigation matters, including appeals and settlements, while Robert Thompson has a focus on debt collection matters.

With experience advising domestic and international investors, shareholders, and partners, Helix Law advises on failed investments, partnerships, and shareholder litigation. Practice head Alex Cook is a name to note for commercial disputes related to unfair prejudice and matters requiring urgent relief. Richard Chapman focuses on complex multi-party litigation, and Brendan Rimmer handles worldwide freezing orders and injunctions.

TWM Solicitors LLP is well placed to advise on a range of shareholder and business disputes. The team is competent in fraud, professional negligence, and debt finance enforcement and recovery actions. Leading the team is David Hitchcock, who advises on business and commercial claims, commercial property litigation, and IP disputes. Simon Brew frequently assists both large companies and private individuals on a range of commercial disputes. Charlotte Dennington-Day is another key name.

Coole Bevis LLP is prepared to advise national and international clients across contractual, shareholder, and partnership disputes. The team also assists with professional negligence, debt recovery, and bankruptcy matters. Kelly Mills leads the team, excelling in private and public commercial and contractual disputes.

With both domestic and international clients, Downs Solicitors LLP handles a mix of property litigation and contentious probate work. The practice is spearheaded by Chris Millar, whose experience spans cross-border disputes, insolvency cases, and commercial and contractual disputes.

Healys covers the full array of multi-jurisdictional claims concerning legal, financial, and regulatory issues. Nicholas Taylor leads the team, handling media law and public-figure disputes related to defamation, IP, and rights protection. Christopher Clue specialises in commercial and property litigation.

Judge & Priestley LLP

Operating across commercial disputes, Moore Barlow advises clients on both litigation and alternative dispute resolution cases. Practice head David Foster leads the firm’s international offering, assisting both corporate and private clients. Esther Millard handles complex disputes related to cost and is often called on by independent school clients.

Morr & Co LLP’s dispute resolution team is equipped to handle commercial and contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes, and tax litigation. Practice head Kellie Williams-Jauvel  is experienced in restrictive covenant litigation and shareholder disputes. Chris Darvill  is another key contact, specialising in contentious IP matters.