Ranking tables
Commercial and Corporate Litigation | Europe
UK
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
A&O Shearman 2 Years Ranked
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 2 Years Ranked
Slaughter and May 2 Years Ranked- Macfarlanes LLP
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Stewarts
- Travers Smith LLP
Band 3
Addleshaw Goddard LLP 2 Years Ranked
CMS 2 Years Ranked
Latham & Watkins 2 Years Ranked
Linklaters 2 Years Ranked
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP 2 Years Ranked
Stephenson Harwood LLP 2 Years Ranked
White & Case LLP 2 Years Ranked- Mishcon de Reya LLP
- RPC
- Signature Litigation LLP
- Simmons & Simmons LLP
Band 4
Band 5
Arnold & Porter 2 Years Ranked
Baker McKenzie 2 Years Ranked
Dechert LLP 2 Years Ranked
Eversheds Sutherland 2 Years Ranked
Eversheds Sutherland 2 Years Ranked- HFW 2 Years Ranked
- Ashurst
- Enyo Law LLP
- Farrer & Co LLP
- Fieldfisher
- Hausfeld & Co LLP
- Wallace LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Alan Watts Herbert Smith Freehills3 Years Ranked
Craig Pollack Covington & Burling LLP14 Years Ranked
Martin Davies Latham & Watkins12 Years Ranked- Graham HuntleySignature Litigation LLP
Band 3
Alex Sciannaca Hogan Lovells3 Years Ranked- Hilton Mervis Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
- Maxine Mossman Clifford Chance LLP3 Years Ranked
- Neil Mirchandani Hogan Lovells4 Years Ranked
Oliver Glynn-Jones Goodwin3 Years Ranked
Peter Goldsmith KC Debevoise & Plimpton LLP16 Years Ranked- Caroline EdwardsTravers Smith LLP
- Iain MackieMacfarlanes LLP
- John ReynoldsMeysan Partners
- Mark LimLewis Silkin
- Sean UpsonStewarts
Band 4
Andrew Hearn Dechert LLP14 Years Ranked
Ben Summerfield Morrison Foerster2 Years Ranked
Christopher Boyne Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
Dorothy Murray Proskauer Rose LLP2 Years Ranked- Graham Shear Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP2 Years Ranked
- Ivan Shiu Hogan Lovells3 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Kosky Clifford Chance LLP12 Years Ranked
- Julian Acratopulo Clifford Chance LLP2 Years Ranked
Louise Freeman Covington & Burling LLP2 Years Ranked- Mark Molyneux Addleshaw Goddard LLP2 Years Ranked
- Rajinder Bassi Kirkland & Ellis International LLP3 Years Ranked
- Alexander WeinbergWallace LLP
- John BramhallDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Kate AllassFarrer & Co LLP
- Lois HorneMacfarlanes LLP
- Richard EastQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Ted GreenoQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 5
Alice Englehart A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked- Benedict Trust CMS1 Years Ranked
Bruce Macaulay Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP3 Years Ranked- Charlotte Mallorie Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
- Christopher Yates Clifford Chance LLP1 Years Ranked
- Efstathios Michael Slaughter and May4 Years Ranked
- Helen Carty Clifford Chance LLP2 Years Ranked
- Maria Frangeskides Addleshaw Goddard LLP2 Years Ranked
Rhys Thomas Jones Day1 Years Ranked- Richard Boynton Kirkland & Ellis International LLP1 Years Ranked
- Samantha Trevan Freshfields2 Years Ranked
Sarah McAtominey Goodwin2 Years Ranked
Sarah Y Walker King & Spalding International LLP2 Years Ranked
Susanna Charlwood A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked- Andrew WanambwaLewis Silkin
- Colin J GibsonFieldfisher
- Daniel SpendloveSignature Litigation LLP
- Fiona HuntrissPallas Partners LLP
- Genevieve QuierinStephenson Harwood LLP
- Geraldine ElliottRPC
- Hannah FieldShoosmiths LLP
- James LevyAshurst
- Jolyon ConnellFarrer & Co LLP
- Patrick BoylanSimmons & Simmons LLP
- Robert FellTravers Smith LLP
Up and Coming
- Alison Kirby-Harris Freshfields2 Years Ranked
- Lauren Hamilton Addleshaw Goddard LLP2 Years Ranked
Maeve Hanna A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked- Natasha Johnson Herbert Smith Freehills2 Years Ranked
- Noah Stewart-Ornstein Kirkland & Ellis International LLP2 Years Ranked
Oliver Middleton Latham & Watkins2 Years Ranked- Lucy WardStewarts
- Oli GoldmanWallace LLP
- Polly RichardTravers Smith LLP
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clifford Chance LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedClifford Chance offers an outstanding disputes practice with a strong bench of talented litigators. The firm is regularly appointed by major clients to advise on litigation arising out of complex transactions and business arrangements and frequently acts on major shareholder disputes and breach of contract cases. The London office offers clients the benefit of a significant global presence during multi-jurisdictional proceedings.
1 FreshfieldsCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a market-leading firm with a strong focus on high-stakes commercial and corporate litigation. The team has an impressive ability to handle highly complex matters concerning multiple parties and jurisdictions and is known for acting on behalf of blue-chip clients including multinational corporations and ultra high net worth individuals. Practitioners at the firm regularly act on big-ticket shareholder disputes in the Commercial Court, representing both corporations and minority shareholders.
1 Herbert Smith FreehillsCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills is a top-tier firm with a superb reputation for handling big-ticket disputes in the corporate and financial worlds. The firm advises prominent clients around the globe on litigation concerning joint ventures, shareholder agreements and contested acquisitions, as well as on group action defence. The London-based disputes team offers robust industry expertise in areas such as energy, mining and telecoms.
1 Hogan LovellsCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedHogan Lovells is a top-quality litigation outfit with considerable experience in handling complex, high-value cases. It has noted strength in corporate matters, including big-ticket shareholder, joint venture and post-acquisition disputes. The firm is also well known for its ability to take on cases with challenging multi-jurisdictional aspects. Solicitors at the firm are instructed by an enviable array of clients, including financial institutions, mining companies and ultra high net worth individuals.
Band 2
2 A&O ShearmanCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedAllen & Overy fields an experienced group of litigators tackling a broad spread of work on behalf of an impressive roster of high-end clients. The disputes team is known for representing multinational companies in the financial services, energy and technology spaces. It offers considerable expertise in handling complicated cross-border cases and regularly handles high-value shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims and post-transaction proceedings.2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton boasts a distinguished team with impressive international capabilities. The London office has substantial experience acting on high-value, complex cases in the Commercial Court. The team also possesses notable expertise in post-M&A disputes and is experienced at handling matters relating to corporate control. It is highly active on contractual and joint venture disputes concerning natural resources.2 Slaughter and MayCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedSlaughter and May offers a strong litigation outfit that is regularly instructed to act on significant disputes. The team's expertise includes contractual litigation, as well as that concerning shareholder disagreements, contested transactions and joint ventures. The firm acts for leading clients in finance, technology, energy and healthcare, and also possesses significant cross-border capabilities.- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Addleshaw Goddard LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard has a robust team involved in a range of commercial and corporate litigation. It handles disputes arising out of M&A transactions and commercial agreements, along with significant corporate disputes. The team acts for major companies in the pharmaceutical, food and transport sectors, as well as investment and private equity funds. It has further expertise in disputes concerning the technology sector.3 CMSCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedCMS is an expansive and well-resourced firm with an impressive dispute resolution team. The firm handles a broad range of commercial litigation, including matters with substantial international elements, and is often instructed on corporate matters involving contested SPAs and shareholder disputes. The group acts for leading clients in a range of industries including construction, technology and pharmaceuticals.3 Latham & WatkinsCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedLatham & Watkins has a well-established litigation team with substantial experience handling high-profile cases. The team is noted for its expertise in contractual breaches, joint venture disputes and shareholder claims. Its clients include asset managers as well as leading companies in technology and natural resources.3 LinklatersCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedLinklaters has a prominent litigation team, highly regarded for handling commercial disputes with cross-border elements. It has notable expertise in the financial services, mining and telecommunications sectors, with deep experience handling proceedings in the Commercial Court. The team regularly advises on business-critical contractual disputes as well as those relating to contested share purchase agreements.3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedSkadden is recognised for its high level of corporate and litigation expertise in the UK and internationally. It has strength in shareholder disputes and matters concerning individuals based abroad, with key experience in multi-jurisdictional and offshore matters. The team is adept at handling cases at all levels, including the UK Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.3 Stephenson Harwood LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedStephenson Harwood has considerable strength in commercial litigation, particularly on large-scale contractual and joint venture disputes. The firm often acts for ultra high net worth individuals, as well as large multinational companies. It is particularly strong in cross-border claims with clients based overseas and regularly handles shareholder litigation and disputes relating to corporate ownership and control.3 White & Case LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWhite & Case has a strong litigation offering that is particularly well regarded on large-scale cross-border mandates covering the USA, Asia, Europe and offshore jurisdictions. It is adept at handling disputes over corporate control and shareholder issues as well as big-ticket contractual matters. The team represents clients across a broad range of sectors, including mining, heavy industry, technology and financial services.
Band 4
4 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a well-regarded litigation practice with robust expertise in high-profile disputes in the UK and abroad. The London office is able to advise on complex cross-border matters owing to its international resources. The team regularly handles high-value commercial contracts disputes for clients across a range of sectors, including aviation, transport and logistics. The group also has expertise in shareholder disputes.
4 Covington & Burling LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCovington & Burling advises on post-transaction and contractual disputes for an impressive client base that includes multinational companies and high net worth individuals. The team's areas of expertise also include disputes arising from insolvency and in the life sciences sector. It has notable strength in handling multi-jurisdictional litigation, aided by its strong US presence.
4 Jones DayCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJones Day is an international firm with a noted ability to handle cross-border litigation work. It is adept at handling cases involving shareholder actions, complex contractual issues and joint venture disputes. The firm represents well-known companies and institutions across a range of sectors, including financial services, technology and aviation.
4 Kirkland & Ellis International LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has a sophisticated litigation team well known for its experience acting in high-profile and complex disputes. The firm frequently advises clients on cross-border matters including shareholder actions, commercial claims and contested corporate transactions. The team also has particular expertise representing private equity firms.
4 Norton Rose FulbrightCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright fields an experienced team advising on a range of commercial and corporate litigation matters. The firm regularly takes on complex shareholder disputes and breach of contract claims and often represents international clients in cases requiring multi-jurisdictional coordination. The group handles disputes that arise in a number of sectors, including energy, financial services and technology.
4 Reed Smith LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedReed Smith advises clients on the full range of commercial disputes arising from high-value corporate transactions. The firm regularly handles multi-jurisdictional mandates and has particular expertise in the financial services, retail and technology sectors. The team's expertise also extends to substantial disputes concerning commodities and natural resources.
Band 5
5 Arnold & PorterCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedArnold & Porter regularly acts for high net worth individuals as well as large corporates on a variety of commercial and corporate disputes, including shareholder and contractual claims. The team has notable expertise in cross-border litigation, bolstered by its strong presence in the USA.5 Baker McKenzieCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBaker McKenzie can leverage its strong international presence to act for ultra high net worth individuals and large corporate entities on a range of commercial and corporate litigation. The London team regularly acts on complex shareholder, breach of contract and joint venture disputes, often involving multiple jurisdictions.5 Dechert LLPCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDechert has a well-known disputes team with a notable focus on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. The London office handles commercial litigation relating to breaches of contract along with shareholder, joint venture and transactional disputes. The firm represents a broad roster of clients including global corporations and high net worth individuals.5 Eversheds SutherlandCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland's litigation team is often instructed by clients to handle large international cases, with a particular focus on jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East. It is able to advise on large contractual and shareholder disputes along with those that concern corporate transactions. It acts for leading clients in infrastructure, energy and life sciences, among other industries.5 Eversheds SutherlandCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland's litigation team is often instructed by clients to handle large international cases, with a particular focus on jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East. It is able to advise on large contractual and shareholder disputes along with those that concern corporate transactions. It acts for leading clients in infrastructure, energy and life sciences, among other industries.5 HFWCommercial and Corporate Litigation2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedThe skilled disputes team at HFW is regularly involved in complex commercial litigation. The firm is adept at handling international disputes concerning parties in multiple jurisdictions, including shareholder and contract claims. Notable clients include energy conglomerates, financial institutions and leading private equity firms, as well as high net worth individuals and businesspeople.