The commercial disputes practice at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is led by Tom Beezer in Southampton, and is especially skilled at handling matters in the retail, technology, and energy sectors. Ian Newcombe advises on a broad range of claims, including contractual and share purchase disputes, while Andrew Parsons is recommended for matters relating to IT, cybersecurity, and digital media. Amy Prime and Jenny Gibbs are also noted for their assistance on some of the firm’s most important cases; Prime has experience advising on cases in the High Court, while Gibbs regularly advises on data protection breaches. Gavin Matthews retired in April 2023.
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Key clients
- Centrica
- British Gas
- Blackbaud
- B&Q
- Sunseeker
- DS Smith
- Carnival
- Babcock
- AIG
- Quilter
- Post Office
- Screwfix
- Rentokil
- The Body Shop
- Scottish Power
- Lyca Media Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for The Insolvency Service, an executive agency of the Department for Business and Trade, in a complex investigation relating to the insolvency of the Carillion group of companies.
- Acting for Rentokil, the global pest control company, in a dispute concerning the alleged underpayment of deferred consideration following a corporate acquisition.
- Advising Blackbaud on its response to a data breach involving the hacking of its customer databases.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ian Newcombe
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPAndrew Parsons
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Beezer