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Litigation | UK

North West

In all regions outside of London, our Litigation sections rank firms and lawyers advising on civil litigation on behalf of businesses, financial institutions and other non-public sector entities, as well as private individuals. The primary focus is contractual litigation and litigation arising out of corporate and commercial arrangements, including shareholder, joint venture, post-M&A and boardroom disputes. We also consider banking litigation matters such as the mis-selling of financial products.

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Band 1

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Addleshaw Goddard is a renowned firm in the region, servicing a local, national and international client base from its office in Manchester. It provides an impressive breadth of service, regularly advising on high-value commercial disputes within such areas as competition, fraud and tax. The team also acts on disputes in the retail, energy and transport sectors.
  2. DLA Piper UK LLP
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    DLA Piper UK LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper has a well-established litigation offering in the North West region, with lawyers operating from both Manchester and Liverpool. The team is especially well placed to handle complex construction, financial, technology and M&A disputes, particularly on behalf of market-leading corporate and private equity clients. It also has notable experience handling disputes in the energy space.
  3. Eversheds Sutherland
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. JMW Solicitors LLP
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    JMW Solicitors LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    JMW Solicitors is a well-regarded firm with an impressive litigation team in the North West that is frequently instructed on corporate and general commercial disputes. The team is well placed to handle construction and shareholder claims, as well as contractual and employment-related cases. It has notable experience advising individual shareholders and businesspeople as well as companies.
  2. Pinsent Masons
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    Pinsent Masons
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Pinsent Masons has a well-reputed litigation group able to assist clients with all manner of commercial and company disputes. It is frequently instructed by leading corporate clients on high-value shareholder, warranty and contractual disputes. It represents a wide range of clients, including those in the sports sector, and is well versed in disputes with cross-border considerations.
  3. Squire Patton Boggs
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    Squire Patton Boggs
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Squire Patton Boggs is an international firm able to handle cases including contractual and transactional disputes. It assists with claims for breach of warranty and fiduciary duty as well as associated professional negligence issues and also has notable strength in pensions-related litigation. The team advises clients from the chemicals, energy and financial services sectors, among others.
  4. DWF
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Hill Dickinson LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. CMS
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    CMS
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    CMS has a robust litigation team in the North of England, with the ability to advise on complex commercial disputes. The firm has expertise in handling contractual claims and fraud litigation, as well as contentious matters concerning shareholder agreements and other company law issues.
  2. Fieldfisher
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    Fieldfisher
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Fieldfisher houses a respected practice experienced in a variety of disputes such as breach of contract, alleged fraud and professional negligence claims. The firm's clients include financial sector entities and private individuals.
  3. Weightmans
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    Weightmans
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Weightmans has an established litigation practice with a varied commercial offering in the North West. The team offers expertise in contractual, professional negligence and procurement disputes as well as those that concern breaches of warranty and misrepresentation in relation to corporate transactions.
  4. Brabners LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
  5. DAC Beachcroft LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Pannone Corporate LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
  7. TLT LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. FS Legal Solicitors LLP
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    FS Legal Solicitors LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    FS Legal is a boutique firm, based in Manchester, with a reputable litigation team. In addition to its professional negligence practice, the firm is noted for its work with banks, insurance companies and individuals.
  2. 4
    Gateley Legal
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gateley acted for Pervex Alam, Zahid Iqbal and Shahid Iqbal in five live claims (one of which is an unfair prejudice petition and another of which is a derivative claim), all of which are concerned with the ownership and management of a family-owned chain of supermarkets with premises in Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands.
  3. Mills & Reeve LLP
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    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Mills & Reeve provides a high-quality commercial litigation offering from its Manchester office. The team is well equipped to handle transactional disputes, including those that involve competition and fraud aspects, as well as shareholder litigation. It also takes on contract disputes, with particular expertise in the food retail, sport and private client spaces.
  4. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths has a litigation team offering expertise in shareholder and contractual disputes, as well as contentious matters involving employment and insurance issues. The firm also provides clients with associated advice on crisis and reputation management.
  5. Provenio Litigation LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 4