Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

With notable strength across the transport, leisure, manufacturing, and energy sectors, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP routinely acts for large regional companies, local authorities, and national corporations on the full range of contentious mandates. Richard Collins oversees the firm’s national commercial dispute resolution practice from Newcastle, and is routinely instructed by local authorities and governmental bodies on procurement disputes. Jonny Gribben has a broad practice with a focus on acting for clients in the North East region, and significant experience handling injunctive applications. Collins and Gribben are supported by a strong team of associates, including regulatory specialist Francesca Hodgson, the regulatory and compliance-focused Lorena Hoxhaj, and Michael Wharton, who assists on contractual, tortious, and procurement disputes. Paul Stewart is now managing partner.