Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
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Womble Bond Dickinson has a market-leading litigation practice in Southampton that is regularly engaged on complex and high-value commercial disputes. The team has notable experience handling contractual litigation, and operates in a range of sectors including retail, energy, media and technology. It acts on behalf of an impressive roster of local, national and international clients.
Work Highlights
- Womble Bond Dickinson acted Lyca Media on the recovery of an approximately USD10 million loan to YuppTV.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team brought to bear strong, in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the complex issues that arose."
"The firm as a whole has a forward-looking modern approach, making great use of new technology."
"They all turned around actions and responses to queries extremely quickly and all their work was of an extremely high standard, which was invaluable in such a fast-moving matter."
"The team is strong technically but very practical in their approach, which makes for a good mix and avoids getting bogged down in side shows and unhelpful points."
"The team brought to bear strong, in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the complex issues that arose."
"The firm as a whole has a forward-looking modern approach, making great use of new technology."
"They all turned around actions and responses to queries extremely quickly and all their work was of an extremely high standard, which was invaluable in such a fast-moving matter."
"The team is strong technically but very practical in their approach, which makes for a good mix and avoids getting bogged down in side shows and unhelpful points."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Newcombe advises clients in the energy and utilities sectors on a range of complex contentious matters, including contractual and payment disputes.
"Ian Newcombe is a very experienced commercial litigator, able to engage a team of counseland critically analyse what is being said, challenging constructively as well as bringing his own ideas."
"Ian Newcombe is a pleasure to deal with and very competent."
"He is really personable and he is very good at keeping in touch and identifying legal updates of interest to our company."
Tom Beezer regularly advises on contract disputes and other litigation, He is well-versed in handling cross-border matters.
"Tom Beezer displays a very strong commercial visions and is very good across the board."
Andrew Parsons is an experienced litigator who often handles corporate and contractual disputes in the broadcast and retail sector.
"Andrew Parsons's calm, assured leadership and evident experience did a great deal to instill confidence within our team."
"Andrew Parsons is a tactically adept solicitor who has the confidence of client."