Ward Hadaway LLP’s commercial litigation team is known for its broad range of expertise, including joint venture and partnership disputes, procurement, financial and technology disputes, and director and shareholder issues. Co-heads Peter Hornsey and Emma Digby lead the practice, with Hornsey handling partnership, negligence and IP disputes. Robert Glassford regularly acts on significant litigation and administrative court claims, and Martin Woodford focuses on contentious probate, pensions, and insurance disputes. Tim Toomey handles complex IT and professional negligence claims, while Rob Eldon and Lucy Cleghorn bring additional strength in high-value contract and PFI litigation respectively.
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Leading partners

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

Robert Glassford
Robert Glassford
Peter Hornsey
Peter Hornsey
Martin Woodford
Martin Woodford
Next generation Partners

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

Lucy Cleghorn
Lucy Cleghorn
Practice head

Peter Hornsey; Emma Digby

Other key lawyers

Robert Glassford; Martin Woodford; Tim Toomey; Russell Ward; Rob Eldon; Lucy Cleghorn; Kirsty Dye

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