Ipswich is a key hub of the cross-office litigation practice at Birketts LLP, which handles, inter alia, tortious and contractual claims, commercial fraud, shareholder’s disputes, breach of restrictive covenant agreements, product liability, partnership disputes, and claims arising from sales or purchases of companies or shares. The vastly experienced Matthew Atkins and the ‘tenacious and experienced' Josh Ripman are the lead partners in Ipswich. The practice is known for providing ‘timely and highly effective advice’ on matters in a broad-range of industry sectors, amongst them: energy, media, finance, manufacturing, agriculture and animal pharmaceuticals.

Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds is regarded as 'providing a London service' to its clients, who reportedly appreciate the ‘excellent strategic thinking and foresight' of Michael Batty and Rob Adam, as well as their ability to ‘work together with counsel to achieve the best result'. The ‘efficient, knowledgeable and user-friendly' Sarah Western focuses predominantly on construction litigation, but is also highly regarded for her general commercial disputes work. Adam and Western recently brought a breach of fiduciary duty claim against two outgoing directors of Henry Williams Limited on behalf of a client, arising from their actions allegedly wrongfully assisting a competing company.

The litigation group at Greenwoods Legal spans its Cambridge and London offices, as well its Peterborough office, which is the focal hub of the practice. The team is known for its ‘extremely attentive and detailed approach’ to matters, and is noted as being formed of ‘experienced litigators, adept at handling complex, multi-party proceedings in the High Court’. Lead partner Huw Wallis, who works across the firm’s offices, is regarded as ‘a no-nonsense litigator who keeps a calm head even in turbulent waters’. Emerging talents Adele Whaley and Jamie McConnell particularly excel in commercial disputes.

Buckles Solicitors LLP‘s Peterborough-based practice is regarded as being ‘personable, knowledgeable, very flexible and excellent value’. The team, led by CEDR-accredited mediator James Maxey, works as part of the firm-wide litigation practice which is based across Cambridge, London and Nottingham. It handles disputes in the international retail, leisure and hospitality sectors, including German, French, Spanish and Italian litigation. Senior associate Nick Porter who takes a ‘very straightforward and pragmatic approach’ to cases, plays a key role in the practice.

Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich ‘takes the time to understand clients' situations and is responsive, transparent and committed to building long-lasting relationships'. The team is considered to be ‘practical, diligent and very timely' in its provision of advice. Lead partner and accredited mediator Peter Blake oversees the firm’s construction, insolvency, property, civil and commercial litigation teams. Key practitioner and advocate Graham Mead, whose ‘wealth of experience and deep knowledge are a true asset to his team'; Bushra Elzubeir, who joined the team in September 2022 from Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP; and associate Michael Booth, all play central roles in the practice.

Ashtons Legal has a strong litigation practice across the region; the team is based largely in Cambridge and Norwich, which is where national dispute resolution head Tom Bailey is based, though the firm's Bury St Edmunds office is home to practitioner Annabel Mayer. Mayer's practice encompasses commercial litigation and breach of contract claims, as well as residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, and complex debt recovery and enforcement. Mayer is also well-versed in handling regulatory and healthcare matters.

Hunt & Coombs LLP in Peterborough has a diverse litigation practice that encompasses a broad-range of work, namely the contentious trusts and probate matters handled by practice head Helen Townsend. In regards to commercial litigation, senior associate Rebecca Beynon-Phillips who joined the team from Rosling King's London office in February 2023, brings valuable experience. Senior associate Norman Hunter-Goulder has extensive advocacy experience in both commercial and civil litigation contexts. Former head of commercial who worked closely with the litigation team, Anna Spriggs, departed to Howes Percival LLP in April 2023.

Roythornes Solicitors' team is handling a growing number of disputes from its Alconbury office. The firm frequently acts for blue-chip companies in complex and high-value claims, including company disputes, shareholder disputes and general commercial litigation matters. Peter Cusick in Spalding and the ‘calm, likeable, and very commercial‘ Alex Forster in Alconbury co-lead the practice, which has ‘proper experience of judicial review, the administrative court and European law'.

Fraser Dawbarns‘s team has developed a capable dispute resolution practice in Wisbech, where practice head Neil John resides, and King’s Lynn, where associate Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin is the key contact. The practice is noted as being ‘pragmatic, responsive and very supportive of its clients’. Shuardson-Hipkin ‘brings a sophisticated, subtle and strategic approach to his cases’; he recently handled a complex commercial partnership dispute regarding substantial assets, involving the dissolution of said partnership following the death of one party.

The specialist litigation practice at Shears Law is well-regarded for its 'unsurpassed client service, pragmatic and clear legal advice and utmost professionalism'. Name partner Richard Shears is noted as being ‘an exceptional advocate with great strategic vision', whose ‘attention-to-detail is absolutely impeccable‘. The firm is particularly well-known for its work in the recruitment sector, as well as in its abilities handling business protection, confidentiality and restrictive covenant disputes.