Litigation

Womble Bond Dickinson regularly advises on significant contractual disputes. It is also adept at handling debt and asset recovery claims, as well as fraud cases. The litigation team counsels clients across a wide range of sectors, and is especially well-regarded for its work on contentious matters pertaining to the energy and transport sectors.

"The team is very intelligent and able to advise clearly on complex and sophisticated matters."

"Their commercial awareness is brilliant, practical and commercial advice is a natural quality of the team."

"The strength of the team in relation to energy disputes is second to none, which is particularly apparent in their commercial knowledge of their client businesses."

Stephen Dilley is an accomplished commercial dispute resolution specialist based in Bristol. He represents clients in a range of claims including breach of duty and contract. "Stephen offers clear and practical advice with an encyclopedic knowledge of the matter and can explain difficult and complex situations clearly." "He is very personable and a real team-worker with respect to other professionals on his cases." "Stephen is always careful in ensuring that the advice is given with a commercial view at its centre."

Luke Holmes advanced in the rankings due to his promotion to partner. His practice covers areas including contractual disputes relating to breach of warranty and termination of contracts. "His attention to detail is particularly striking, he leaves no stone unturned, and always considers the legal issues pro-actively and in a sophisticated way." "Luke is highly effective and extremely committed to achieving his client's goals."

Samantha Bryant is a recognised associate from the litigation and dispute resolution team at Womble Bond Dickinson. She offers experience dealing with commercial contractual disputes as well as procurement claims.