Addleshaw Goddard is widely renowned for its commercial litigation expertise, handling a number of high-value, headline grabbing local and international disputes. Mainstream commercial disputes are a strength of the team, which also specialises in procurement, public law, fraud, and professional negligence claims. The team is adept at handling alternative forms of dispute resolution, with particular strength in arbitration and mediation. Bill Gilliam acts as head of commercial disputes, with expertise in procurement challenges, project disputes, and supply chain disruption claims. Louise Dobson also leads the team, with particular expertise in the health and pharmaceutical sectors; Dobson also co-leads the health department, and acts for high-profile businesses, local authorities, government departments, and high-net-worth individuals. Gareth Jones has a wealth of experience in corporate disputes and international arbitration, while Ryan Geldart is well versed in public procurement matters. James Hyde joined the team from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in May 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Very efficient and well organised practice.’
‘The Disputes & Litigation team at AG is superb. Their knowledge and attention to detail as well as their ability to provide strategic advice on matters is very much appreciated as a client.’
‘Anouj Patel is an excellent lawyer. Anouj is able to provide very sound and pragmatic advice on complex matters. He also listens and understands quickly the challenges of the business and is able to guide and advice on approach in complex claims.’
‘An impressive outfit. Great strength in depth, able to call on expertise from non-contentious teams within the firm to feed into litigation strategy. Responsive, considered, commercially focused advice. I'm always confident that, if we have a dispute, Addleshaws will have the expertise and resources to handle it. They always impress, and from an added value perspective they go out of their way to provide personalised, relevant and interesting legal updates which are likely to impact on the business.'
‘Charlotte Pashley, an associate at Addleshaws, took the lead role in a successful case this year. Charlotte is an excellent lawyer: technically astute, efficient, calm under pressure and above all great to work with.'
‘Louise Dobson is an intellectual heavyweight. When she is in your corner you feel like you are in safe hands.’
‘Gareth Jones is extremely bright but simultaneously down to earth, pragmatic and unflappable. Marie Matthews works tirelessly and does a lot of the heavy lifting so that her client doesn't have to.’
'Very efficient and well organised practice.'
'Marie Matthews is an excellent, very diligent solicitor with very good instincts.'
'A team with great industry knowledge, that can operate fast under pressure.
Key clients
- Entain Plc
- Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
- TC Biopharm (Holdings) PLC
- Accelerated Payments
Work highlights
Advised Entain Plc in relation to (i) a claim concerning trading losses; and (ii) a threatened injunction by PayPal to withdraw the provision of payment services.
Acting for a number of governmental and other transport sector clients including Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus in relation to the first recorded claim for the rectification of certain terms contained in a collective agreement negotiated between Nexus and the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union and Unite the Union.
Acting for TC Biopharm (Holdings) PLC in relation to a claim about a redemption payment, brought by Sixth Borough Capital Fund, LP, an alternative investment fund.
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.
Louise Dobson
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ryan Geldart
Gareth Jones
Practice head
Bill Gilliam; Louise Dobson
Other key lawyers
Gareth Jones; Ryan Geldart; Anouj Patel; Charlotte Pashley; Marie Matthews; James Hyde