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If you get into a dispute, you'll want us on your side

If you ever find yourself embroiled in a commercial dispute; be it with suppliers, customers, or even shareholders, you’ll want us on your side.

At Harding Evans, our Commercial Litigation team has vast experience and a highly successful track record in settling disputes across the full range of legal issues, including property litigation and professional negligence.

Whatever the issue, we are experts in understanding the nature of the conflict and. By carrying out an early assessment of the merits and risks of any dispute, we can then deliver professional advice on finding the best resolution for a dispute.

Our solicitors in Cardiff and Newport can provide you with help and representation when resolving most forms of dispute, including:

  • Property Disputes
  • Partnership and shareholder disputes
  • Professional negligence
  • Supplier and warranty disputes
  • Contractual disputes
  • Defamation claims
  • Debt Recovery
  • Financial Services litigation
  • Cyber and commercial fraud

Get in touch with our expert team today.

Testimonials from The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

‘The firm displays attention to detail and a comprehensive coverage of areas of law within commercial litigation.’

‘They cover the details, but in a very commercial and cost effective way.’

‘An exceptional provincial firm that punches above its weight in commercial litigation to the point that it compares very favourably to larger London firms. The standard of service is very high and the knowledge and skill of their partners is excellent.’


Legal 500 2025

We are proud to be recognised by Legal 500 for our Commercial Litigation work.

Based in Newport but by no means restricted to handling purely parochial cases, the ‘approachable, friendly and responsive’ team at Harding Evans LLP punches well above its weight and provides a ‘first-class service’ to individuals, SMEs and larger corporates, including on matters which have national ramifications. This has been exemplified by being a party in several reported cases in recent years, including a precedent setting case dealing with commercial landlord and tenant disputes. ‘Outstanding’ team head Ben Jenkins led on the aforementioned matter and is appreciated by clients for his ‘commercially aware’ advice across a range of commercial litigation matters, as well as having niche expertise in defamation law. ‘Very astute’ associate William Watkins also regularly assists Jenkins on large-scale disputes, as well as having his own caseload, including as it relates to debt recovery matters – an area that he also benefits from his qualification as a high court bailiff.

“The approachable, friendly and responsive team provides a first-class service.”

”The practice has a diverse range of people and I have always felt that they have my best interests at heart.”

 

Chambers 2025

We are delighted to be ranked by Chambers for our work in Litigation.

Harding Evans’ litigation team is adept at handling cases in the commercial including shareholder disputes, misuse of funds and breaches of contracts. The department additionally supports clients in a range of industries spanning sport and construction.

“Harding Evans always gives strong, objective advice culminating in results the client is satisfied with.”

“They quickly grasp the fundamentals of any matter and have a robust approach in the advice they give.”

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