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In business, as in life, there are occasions when disputes simply can’t be avoided.

Disputes of any kind give rise to a risk of liability, an exposure to damages and costs, plus they  take up valuable time and resources. You therefore need an expert team by your side to help mitigate these risks and guide you to a successful resolution.

Top-ranked in legal directories and two time winner of the Legal 500 dispute resolution firm of the year (outside London) award, our disputes team is one of the largest and strongest in the North of England.

We are known for the breadth of our expertise, our commitment to our clients, astute and pragmatic advice, plus our ability to think outside the box.

Whether you’re a FTSE 100 company looking for City quality work without the City rates, or a local business or individual we’ve got you covered.

We also understand that dispute resolution has the potential to be a large financial undertaking. We have a wealth of experience putting in place innovative funding solutions to enable clients to both manage that risk and litigate from a position of strength.

Finally, we have strong relationships with leading foreign law firms enabling us to provide top quality expertise, through one law firm, when dealing with cases with an international element.

We are here and ready to help.

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Peter Hornsey

Partner | Commercial Litigation

+44 (0) 330 137 3314

+44 (0)792 149 8908

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Robert Glassford

Partner | Commercial Litigation

+44 (0) 330 137 3313

+44 (0)752 522 4545

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Ian McCombie

Partner | Commercial Litigation

+44 (0) 330 137 3316

+44 (0)7720 295 270

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What people say

  • Nick Wells is an exceptional solicitor. He knows his sector and specialism and can relay that to his clients in terms they understand. He sets a clear strategy and takes on board his clients objectives. Nick is easy to work with.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Nick Wells provides an outstanding service, combining technical excellence with commercial common sense making you feel that your dispute is in a safe pair of hands.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Sam Walker is exceptionally well-organised with an excellent command of detail. Very hard working and dedicated to clients' cause and needs whilst remaining commercially astute.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Ian McCombie- excellent under fire, authoritative and sympathetic to client needs.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Ian McCombie is an outstanding commercial litigator who is sensitive to client needs and works in a collaborative and effective manner with the legal team.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Gaynor Jackson's knowledge in all areas of contentious probate, estate administration and taxation is outstanding and we are confident that we receive the best and most appropriate advice from her and from the team who work with her.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Gaynor is very skilled in the area. A safe pair of hands with a wealth of experience. She is extremely efficient and uses strong interpersonal skills to build long standing relationships with her clients.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Gaynor Jackson is one of the most experienced advisers I use. I trust her views wholly. Gaynor is always happy to give initial and sound advice, enabling my clients to make informed decisions. Gaynor is both knowledgeable and personable.

    Legal 500 2025
  • Robert Eldon is approachable, commercial, reasoned and astute. He quickly sought to understand our goals and met our needs, which in this case was to avoid court. I would not hesitate to recommend Rob to anyone needing commercial litigation expertise.

    Legal 500 2025

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