At BHW Solicitors, the Leicester-based team provides key counsel on a range of commercial disputes, with clients in the healthcare and logistics sectors, among others. Practice head Paul Davis advises on shareholder disputes and contentious insolvency proceedings, with particular skills in property litigation and representing key client DHL Ecommerce UK Ltd. Farhaan Pathan provides regular support on a variety of work with focus in the engineering, construction, and manufacturing sectors, and was promoted to partner in January 2026. Another key member of the team is Chelsey Wileman.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Key clients

  • DHL eCommerce UK Limited
  • Jelson Limited
  • Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust Limited
  • B Jarvis Roofing Limited
  • Manolete Partners Plc
  • Nationwide Platforms Limited
  • Naysmyth IEC Limited
  • Penta Pattern and Model Limited
  • T-Systems Limited
  • PJS Baggage Handling Design Services Ltd
  • Chaperone K9 Limited
  • Savetime Haulage Limited

Work highlights

Acted for a global logistics company in respect of contested lease renewals.
Acted for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in respect of a claim regarding VAT on hospital car parking heard in the Supreme Court.
Acted for Jelson Limited in respect of arbitration proceedings.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Paul Davis

Other key lawyers

Farhaan Pathan; Chelsey Wileman