Aerospace sector disputes, commercial disputes involving sports participants and digital technology disputes stand out as areas of activity for the ‘great team of collaborative lawyers’ at Ward Hadaway LLP.  The Leeds commercial litigation unit is jointly led by Ian McCombie, praised for being ’excellent under fire’, and Emma Digby, who frequently leverages her contentious experience in contractual review mandates. Philip Edmondson centres his practice on contentious sports and regulatory matters. Neil Armitage is a further key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ward Hadaway has a great team of collaborative lawyers, who are focussed on delivering excellent client care in a proportionate manner.’

  • ‘Ian McCombie is an outstanding commercial litigator who is sensitive to client needs and works in a collaborative and effective manner with the legal team.’

  • ‘Confident and calm in its delivery. Straight forward and excellent client communication. Takes the good points and cuts through the mire.’

  • ‘Ian McCombie- excellent under fire, authoritative and sympathetic to client needs.

  • Sam Walker is exceptionally well-organised with an excellent command of detail. Very hard working and dedicated to clients' cause and needs whilst remaining commercially astute.’
  • ‘Really friendly and engaging team with some excellent lawyers.’

  • ‘Ian McCombie and Emma Digby - very commercial practical and calm and measured with clients.’

  • ‘This firm is very professional in all aspects, far ahead of most firms. They have a fantastic team ready to assist, always update and are very responsive without having to wait.’

Key clients

  • Alexander Bell
  • Stuart Wells
  • Philip Miller
  • Jason Schofield
  • Ian Ball
  • British Weightlifters Association t/a British Weightlifting

Other key lawyers

Ian McCombie, Emma Digby, Philip Edmondson, Neil Armitage