With ‘considerable experience in heavyweight litigation’, the Plymouth-based team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP handles energy disputes, financial services litigation, construction cases and insolvency proceedings, often in collaboration with the firm’s other offices in the UK. Bristol-based Stephen Dilley jointly leads the practice alongside Luke Holmes, who was promoted to partner in July 2023. Holmes showcases ’impressive experience’ in the energy and financial services sectors, advising on breach of contract and tort claims.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Considerable experience in heavyweight litigation.’

  • ‘Luke Holmes brings impressive experience, a fine and careful sense of judgment and an informed and sensitive appreciation of the clients’ aims.’

  • 'Luke Holmes has a very good grasp of the issues and has demonstrated sound judgment on the tactical considerations. He is also very pleasant to work with.'

Key clients

  • Quilter
  • Scottish Power
  • PayPal
  • Wizz Air
  • Hutchison 3G
  • British Gas Trading Limited
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • AIG
  • LV=
  • Renewable Energy Assurance Limited
  • Begbies Traynor
  • Utmost International
  • Folk2Folk
  • Capital Home Loans
  • Civil Aviation Authority

Work highlights

  • Continuing to defend Scottish Power against an £8m claim following the sale of a subsidiary to Drax.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luke Holmes, Stephen Dilley