Ward Hadaway LLP, which merged with Endeavour Partnership LLP in mid-2025, fields a commercial disputes team, which is well regarded for its work across contractual and tortious claims, construction and property litigation, and insolvency matters, acting for clients both in the UK and internationally. The team supports clients from the construction, manufacturing, engineering, and chemicals sectors, with a strong regional presence in the Tees Valley. Ged Flanagan leads the team, specialising in complex disputes including fraud and professional negligence. James Craddock is noted for his expertise in high-value litigation, particularly breach of contract and product liability claims.
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‘James Craddock has a fantastic reputation and is an excellent dispute resolution solicitor who always takes a very pragmatic approach when dealing with matters on our behalf.’
‘Small firm with large firm capability.’
‘Small but talented team of commercial litigators with a depth of experience unrivalled in the Teesside area.’
‘Ged Flanagan is a cool head and a trusted adviser.'
'Alex Smith is a construction specialist with excellent client care skills.'
'Lee Bramley is pragmatic and commercially minded.’
Key clients
- The Mandale Group
- Topp Holdings Ltd
- Correll Engineering
Work highlights
Acting for a large marine company in respect of the exit from a long lease, alleged dilapidations and other contractual claims, with a value of £4m.
Acting for Taylor Goodchild Limited in a long-running dispute between a law firm and its former director and partner.
Advising Pneuma Commercial Property Limited as a commercial landlord in respect of the recovery of a debt from a well established restaurant business including advice as to recovery, forfeiture and winding up petitions.
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Practice head
Ged Flanagan
Other key lawyers
Alex Smith; Lee Bramley; James Craddock; Sophie Ryan