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Ashfords LLP has ‘a fine commercial litigation offering’, and acts for clients including Gemalto and Penhaligon’s. Antony Lee has strength in corporate disputes and cases with an international element.

Michelmores LLP ‘always gives 100%’, and its ‘competitive pricing’ is a major plus for clients. It acted for Monaghan Mushrooms in a high-value contested business rates matter. Team head Tim Richards provides ‘great support’.

Gareth Kagan’s team at Bond Pearce LLP acts for clients including Princess Yachts International, Carlsberg and Marks and Spencer, and recently defended Carthy & Co against a claim brought by a large property developer over the interpretation and enforceability of a s38 agreement.

David Turner leads Foot Anstey’s five-partner team, which has experience across financial services, professional negligence, breach of contract and contentious probate matters. It successfully acted for clients in a dispute with Noel Edmunds over the proceeds of sale arising from a joint property venture.

Stephens Scown LLP’s advice is ‘balanced and always proves to be the best course of action’. It acted for Viridor Waste Management, as the occupier of a waste disposal site in the north of England, in a dispute with a landowner regarding the payment of royalties. ‘Outstanding litigator’ Chris Harper is ‘readily accessible’ and ‘ensures the client is kept aware of developments at all times’.

Tim Russ is recommended at Clarke Willmott LLP.

At Follett Stock, Martin Pearse and team head Chris Lingard are both recommended.

James Cross leads Kitsons LLP’s team, which acts for clients including Marsh Toyota, Torquay Boys Grammar School, and EW Glendinning. Andrew Perkins has strength in commercial contact disputes, shareholder litigation and partnership matters.

Porter Dodson’s two-partner team is particularly known for Stephen Wray’s expertise.

Brendan Pang is the name to note at Stokes Partners LLP.

Stones Solicitors LLP’s Paul Keeling is recommended.

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