Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation Advice for Businesses.

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Commercial disputes can present significant challenges for business. They can divert and disrupt management time, damage valuable relationships and be very costly. When disputes arise, businesses therefore need more than technical legal advice; they need trusted advisers who understand the commercial realities they face and who can quickly provide practical advice that makes a real difference.

Our commercial litigation team provides innovative, commercially focused legal advice designed to achieve the right outcome for your business. Working closely in partnership with our clients, and taking the time to understand their business, we become an extension of their team and can give advice and guidance that is tailored to their specific needs.  We provide clear, pragmatic advice, and our specialist team are experts at pre-empting potential conflicts and anticipating challenges before they arise, helping to proactively minimise risks before they escalate.

We will always consider alternative solutions, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration are key services that we offer. However, while we will always seek to minimise litigation, when a strong and robust stance is required, our experienced litigators are unrelenting, and have represented clients through the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court to deliver the results that support and protect their business.

Our objective is not simply to resolve disputes, but to strengthen and protect the organisations we work with, helping them succeed in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving marketplace.

Our Specialist Commercial Litigation Services

Whether pursuing a claim, defending proceedings or seeking opportunities to resolve disputes swiftly and cost-effectively, our focus remains firmly on protecting and supporting your business. Our dispute and litigation services include:

Contracts are fundamental to successful business relationships, and disputes concerning their interpretation or performance can have significant commercial consequences. Our team advises on all aspects of contractual disputes, including breach of contract claims, termination issues, warranty disputes and enforcement proceedings. We work quickly to understand the commercial impact of the dispute and provide practical solutions that minimise disruption. Whether through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution or litigation, we focus on protecting our clients’ commercial interests and achieving outcomes that support their wider business objectives.

What Our Clients Say

The very personal and friendly attention of the appointed team makes the entire legal process feel like you are talking to friends, not lawyers.

They go the extra mile and remain calm under pressure.

I really felt we had the right team doing the job for us and, with Aisha taking the lead, we really felt we had the firepower to take on Herbert Smith toe to toe.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Work Highlights

Our data protection legal team has advised a on a large number of data protection issues across a wide range of different businesses and sectors. Some recent highlights include:

Avantis LCAM v Cenovus Energy Inc.
Acting on behalf of Avantis LCAM in a multi-million pound dispute against Cenovus Energy Inc. 
Loches Capital Limited v Goldman Sachs International
Advising Loches Capital Limited on an application for pre-action disclosure and other related applications against Goldman Sachs International.
Braceurself Limited High Court procurement claim
Acting for dental practice Braceurself Limited in its High Court claim for £4.7m for loss of profit and bid costs of £26,500, amid allegations brought by Braceurself of manifest errors and breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 arising out of an unsuccessful bid. The High Court granted Braceurself permission to appeal, finding that the judge’s ruling that the manifest error was not sufficiently serious to entitle the Appellant to damages was a serious error of law.
Quantum Actuarial LLP – Court of Appeal
Acting for Quantum Actuarial LLP in its long-running dispute with Quantum Advisory Limited in the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Remedy Healthcare Solutions Limited – confidential information claim
Defending Remedy Healthcare Solutions Limited (RHS) against a claim brought by the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions against several Defendants including RHS.
HR Investor Group – multi-party claim
Acting for HR Investor Group, a group of 26 individuals and companies, in a claim against 12 defendants, including two current and former solicitors in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Lux Group
We advised Lux Group on defending Employment Tribunal proceedings, managing an internal whistleblowing review and supporting a restructure and redundancy process, alongside ongoing employment and governance matters.
Dulas Limited
We advised renewable energy company Dulas Limited on a range of employment matters including dismissals, capability procedures and disciplinaries, as well as drafting apprenticeship, secondment and consultancy agreements.
Resident Management Company
We advised a resident management company in a multi-million pound dispute with its developer landlord concerning fire safety issues at a 900 apartment development, including cladding, insulation, compartmentalisation and automatic opening vents. The matter involved claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972 and the Building Safety Act 2022.
Airport Client
We advised an airport owning client on a number of contentious boundary disputes arising from its intention to build a solar farm on its land.
National Marina Company
We represented a national marina owning company in a multi-million pound dispute with a local council over its obligations to repair and maintain the stability of land adjacent to the client’s property following a number of landslides.
Renewable energy company – EU trademark oppositions
Successfully defending a series of simultaneous EU trademark oppositions over five years on behalf of a large renewable energy company, against an EU-based competitor, which reached the Fifth Board of Appeal.
Iconic British Interior Design Company
Successfully defending copyright and unregistered design right infringement claims made by an iconic British interior design company in relation to various pieces of furniture manufactured, designed and sold by our renowned client.
Design right – interior design and fashion retail
Successfully defending UK and EU-registered and unregistered design right claims made against an iconic interior designer and, similarly, in relation to a multinational US fashion retailer trading in the UK.

Supporting and Protecting Your Business

We understand that commercial litigation is rarely just about the legal issues involved. Every dispute has wider implications for an organisation’s reputation, finances, operations and profitability. That is why we place our clients’ businesses at the centre of everything we do.

By working closely in partnership with our clients, we develop a genuine understanding of their objectives, commercial drivers and appetite for risk. This collaborative approach allows us to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially relevant and strategically aligned with their ambitions.

Our team is committed to delivering creative and innovative solutions that support and protect the businesses we represent. We challenge conventional thinking and tailor our advice to achieve results that make a meaningful difference. Whether resolving disputes through negotiated settlements, pursuing litigation where necessary or implementing preventative measures to reduce future risk, we focus on delivering value at every stage.

Clients value our accessibility, responsiveness and commitment to becoming trusted advisers rather than external service providers. We believe the strongest results are achieved through partnership, transparency and shared objectives.

Meet the Team

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Aisha Wardell

Senior Partner
Commercial Litigation Team Dispute Resolution & Litigation Cardiff
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Hugh Hitchcock

Senior Partner
Commercial Litigation Team Dispute Resolution & Litigation Swansea
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Awards & Credentials

The Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team is ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500

Legal 500

The Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team is ranked Band 2 by Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners

Aisha is listed as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 for their work in Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Legal 500

Aisha is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners

Hugh is listed as Leading Partners in the Legal 500 for their work in Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Legal 500

Hugh is ranked Band 2 by Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners

Our Expertise. We Also Advise and Support On

Disputes and litigation issues often impact other areas of your business, and our litigation experts often work closely with other specialist teams to ensure that they can provide the support and protect your business needs. Some of these include:

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Corporate

From Series A funding and management buyouts to major acquisitions and full exits, we act on transactions at every stage of the business lifecycle.

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Employment & HR

a full range of employment and HR Legal advice including TUPE advice, tribunal defence, HR documentation and general employment advice and guidance.

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Real Estate

Property due diligence, acquisition and disposal support for transactions with a real estate element.

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Construction, Infrastructure and Energy

Advice on the full range of construction, infrastructure and energy law matters, from early-stage procurement through to project completion and beyond.

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Commercial and Technology

Contracts, IP and technology agreements that underpin the businesses you are buying or selling.

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Need a law firm on a retainer with preferable rates?

Our Acuity Counsel Service provides you with your own dedicated team, with the ability to manage budget and control costs.

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