Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 2
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Tyr represented Logistics Plus in a supply chain dispute relating to PPE supplied to the UK from the US during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have been impressed by Tyr's level of client engagement and focus on the client's needs, while also providing support to and listening to the advice of counsel."
"The team at Tyr is attentive and quick to respond - exactly what you want as a client."
"Tyr have a strong offering across their practice, with specialists in all the key areas. Their breadth and depth of team is excellent."
"I have been impressed by Tyr's level of client engagement and focus on the client's needs, while also providing support to and listening to the advice of counsel."
"The team at Tyr is attentive and quick to respond - exactly what you want as a client."
"Tyr have a strong offering across their practice, with specialists in all the key areas. Their breadth and depth of team is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Alistair Kennedy is active on both the claimant and defendant sides of a variety of commercial disputes concerning property, shareholder and intellectual property related disputes, among other matters.
"He is always on top of the case and takes an excellent pragmatic problem-solving approach."
"Alistair is a superb litigator, very knowledgeable about the legal profession and generally an all-round impressive individual and leader."
Matthew Fidler advises on a range of commercial litigation mandates, including shareholder and financing disputes. He also has notable experience in professional negligence claims.
"Matthew is very calm, collected and an intelligent solicitor who pushes hard to make sure all the best points are brought forward."
"He isalways able to make time available, and is always up-to-date on the file and incisive."
David Cook is a litigation partner from Tyr who regularly acts for clients in supply chain disputes, as well as trust disputes and professional negligence claims. He boasts experience dealing with cross-border disputes.
"David has a strong technical knowledge with a rigorous approach to litigation."
"David has exceptional efficiency and attention to detail."
"He navigates issues with savviness, commercial sense and can craft very smart strategies effectively."
Ranked Lawyers at
Tyr
Yorkshire