Blake Morgan LLP‘s team assists both domestic and international clients in the private and public sectors with a range of complex commercial litigation matters, from insolvency claims to construction disputes. Hannah Clipston leads the team from the firm’s Oxford office, and is well-positioned to advise on terminations, contractual disputes, and defamation matters. Chris Potts brings a wealth of expertise to the team, and specialist litigator Joe Cowles‘s broad practice encompasses disputes related to commercial contracts, fraud, and restrictive covenants. Thomas Middlehurst departed in 2025.

The Reading-based team at Clarkslegal LLP’s assists a varied client base, which includes leading names in the automotive, financial, and TMT sectors. The team has experience in handling cross-border cases, as well as those involving novel issues. Its wide-ranging practice encompasses professional negligence claims, product liability, and specialist automotive matters. Antony Morris spearheads the offering and is noted for his experience acting in High Court actions and significant breach of contract claims. Christopher Tayton assists in claims for injunctive relief, including those relating to the misuse of confidential information or copyright infringement. Emma Butcher is the name to note for product liability and public procurement matters. Jack Hobbs  is another key team member.

Field Seymour Parkes LLP’s team in Reading represents a varied client roster, which spans sectors from automotive to construction. With a specialism in construction matters, James Palmer leads the team and frequently represents developers and contractors in disputes regarding large infrastructure projects, district heating systems, hotels, and related professional claims, including those brought against architects. Tom Maple has notable expertise in the automotive sector and in claims against professional individuals.

Freeths LLP’s Oxford-based team assists clients with a diverse range of commercial disputes, including those pertaining to breaches of contract, as well as energy and finance-related disputes. The team is also well-regarded for its expertise in data protection, tech, and professional negligence disputes. Practice head Caroline Watson handles director and shareholder issues, and corporate transactional disputes. Data and information disputes specialist William Richmond-Coggan has expertise representing both claimants and defendants in group data breach litigation.

Gardner Leader LLP’s team in Newbury provides comprehensive services to a diverse range of clients. Chris Felton is at the helm, and exemplifies the team’s expertise in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation, with notable experience acting in arbitration-related litigation and fraud disputes. Michelle Di Gioia frequently handles professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes, and insolvency and arbitration matters.

The team at Blandy & Blandy LLP demonstrates capabilities acting across a range of general corporate and contract-based commercial disputes, with experience assisting in breach of contract and termination, payment disputes, and debt recovery. David Murray leads the team from Reading and is positioned to advise on directors’ duties and shareholder disputes.

Boyes Turner‘s team assists clients operating across a range of sectors, including construction, professional services, tech, and financial services, with a variety of disputes. Rowan Turrall leads the team and has particular experience handling complex commercial contract claims, while Phillip Baldwin is noted for his work in corporate and restrictive covenant-related disputes.

Core areas of expertise for the Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP team in Oxford include banking and finance sector disputes and professional negligence claims. The group collaborates closely with the London office and its practice head Kamran Rehman. Financial services specialist Charlie Shillito's broad litigation practice encompasses shareholder and partnership disputes.

With expertise handling cross-border mandates, Aston Bond‘s team acts for businesses and high-net-worth individuals in a range of commercial disputes, including those regarding fraud and negligence. James Dyche leads the litigation team and has noteworthy experience acting in both High Court and Court of Appeal cases.

Assisting both domestic and international clients across various sectors, Howes Percival LLP‘s team remains a strong choice for clients in the media and entertainment sector. James Howarth is well-positioned to act on a range of matters, including IP infringements and data protection breaches, as well as restrictive covenant and shareholder disputes.

SE-Solicitors‘ offering is sought out by major UK distributors, international education groups, deal-platform providers, and finance and manufacturing businesses. Oxford-based lead Carol Shaw has experience acting on a range of mandates, including those regarding breaches of confidentiality, restrictive covenants, and construction issues. Anis Waiz is well-placed to assist with banking, finance, and insolvency disputes. Team changes include the November 2025 departure of Chris Ozimic, and the January 2026 arrival of Nathan Greaves.