The 'partner-led' team at Acuity Law provides a 'commercial service' to local, UK-wide and international corporates across a broad swathe of commercial litigation, ranging from shareholder and commercial contract disputes to public procurement and construction matters. Clients also benefit from access to a range of useful internal products, including Litigation Funding Assist, which affords clients the opportunity to achieve favourable rates via the firm's arrangements with various litigation funders. Swansea-based partner Hugh Hitchcock brings a high degree of commerciality to the table as a result of his vast experience handling both corporate and media-related disputes and is noted for his 'practical, pragmatic and pugnacious' approach. 'Brilliant in the detail and strategy', Cardiff-based Aisha Wardell co-heads the team alongside Hitchcock and is noted for her 'calm and considered approach', including in the context of arbitration proceedings.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'They provide a partner-led and commercial service.'
  • 'Hugh Hitchcock is practical, pragmatic and pugnacious.'
  • 'Hugh Hitchcock has a bright mind and is determined to win for his clients.'
  • 'Aisha Wardell has a calm and considered approach that puts both the client and opposition at ease. Brilliant in the detail and strategy to achieve favourable resolution.'
  • 'Aisha Wardell provides technically sophisticated advice.'

Key clients

  • Corinthian Brands Limited
  • Helix Securities LLP
  • BraceUrself Ltd
  • Quantum Actuarial LLP
  • Remedy Healthcare Solutions Limited
  • Portman Healthcare Limited
  • Au Vodka Limited
  • Loches Capital Limited
  • Grant Thornton UK LLP
  • Premier Forest Group
  • Loches Capital Limited
  • Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
  • Monroe Partners Limited
  • Silva Brothers Logistics Limited
  • Impact Innovation & Growth Services Limited
  • IRIS Software Group Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised BraceUrself in its claim against NHS England concerning a challenge to the award of a contract for orthodontic service.
  • Advised HR Investors group, 26 individuals and companies against 12 defendants, including two current and former solicitors. Claims include unlawfully establishing and operating unregulated collective investment schemes, misrepresentation, and deceit.
  • Advised Red and Yellow Limited and R&Y NL Limited on a dispute arising from a joint venture agreement in relation to the development of quality extra care accommodation.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Hugh Hitchcock, Aisha Wardell

Other key lawyers

Jon Hill, Janice Powell, Huw Roffe, Jared Ursell, Martin Cox