Davis Woolfe’s litigation team prides itself on its ability to navigate intricate legal challenges and disputes with expertise and strategic insight. We understand that litigation can be a significant undertaking for any client, whether a start-up, multinational corporation, HNWI, financial institutions or professional entity.
We are dedicated to working by your side to provide clear guidance and delivering outcomes that satisfy your goals. We focus on the issues that matter to you as our client and not the process. Whether that priority be safeguarding rights, protecting interests, preserving reputations or livelihoods. Davis Woolfe is responsive, proactive and has expertise in all areas and stages of commercial disputes.
We excel in providing robust legal solutions across a range of critical commercial fields, including:
Disputes between shareholders and directors present challenges to your business that can be highly disruptive. Internal disagreements can affect not only profitability but also strategic direction, investor confidence and day-to-day operations.
Our experienced legal team brings innovative thinking to every case, consistently thinking outside the box to develop strategies that help directors and shareholders recover losses, prevent disputes and protect business value. When disputes arise, we act swiftly to minimise the impact on both the individuals involved and the wider business.
We advise on:
Our Approach
Wherever possible, our team will try and reach an agreement between directors and shareholders outside the courtroom. Our extensive experience in mediation enables us to facilitate open dialogue between parties to find remedy rather than fault. Successful mediation saves valuable time and costs, allowing you to refocus on your commercial objectives with minimal disruption.
Where litigation becomes necessary, our team will act decisively to protect your position. We work closely with leading counsel to ensure your case is advanced with precision, professionalism and the highest standard of advocacy.
From initial drafting and negotiating to ongoing management and enforcement, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire commercial contract lifecycle. We advise on all aspect of commercial contracts and types between B2C and B2B.
We have extensive expertise across a range of commercial contracts, including:
Additionally, if a party fails to meet its contractual obligations, either written or verbal, we can efficiently assess the likelihood of your claim and identify the best strategy for resolution and compensation.
We understand the significant impact that professional negligence can have. Our firm has a highly experienced team who understand the nuances of professional negligence. With our adept approach, we regularly recover losses suffered by companies or individuals by holding professionals accountable for failures in their duty of care.
We have a dedicated team of litigators with extensive experience that can provide advice if you have suffered a loss by relying on a statement which was untrue. Our team have successfully represented clients across diverse industries and have secured favourable outcomes in cases involving significant financial and commercial implications.
Whether you’re dealing with fraudulent misrepresentation or negligent statements, our legal team possesses the knowledge and practical experience to guide you through these complex matters. We have a thorough understanding of the legal principles for these claims, and we strive to identify the best strategy to recover and respond accordingly.
Court is the last resort. At Davis Woolfe, we find solutions for commercial success, employing strategic and expert negotiation in mediation or other forms of ADR to achievable favourable outcomes for our clients.
Our approach is always tailored—whether acting for mid-sized businesses, large corporates, or high-net-worth individuals. We provide strategic guidance across a wide range of disputes, combining legal expertise with deep commercial understanding. Beyond legal representation, we equip our clients with practical insights and resources to navigate dispute resolution with confidence and clarity.
Reputation is one of the most valuable assets an individual or business can hold—and one of the most vulnerable. In an increasingly fast-paced and digital world, protecting privacy, managing data and controlling narrative has never been more challenging.
At Davis Woolfe, we have deep experience across industries including film, television, music, sport and hospitality. We work with discretion and speed to protect our clients’ interests when reputation is at risk.
With a strong track record advising media and tech clients, we understand the inner workings of publishers, broadcasters and online platforms. This insight allows us to respond with precision—whether addressing emerging threats or managing active crises.
We don’t just react; we anticipate. Our team works proactively to identify risks, safeguard sensitive information and build long-term strategies for reputation resilience.
We act for high-net-worth individuals, developers, property companies and professional occupants. Our team are regularly instructed to litigate matters in all levels of the UK courts. We understand that litigating is usually a client’s last resort, and we have a team of assertive and highly skilled litigators who can negotiate and are adept at achieving successful resorts in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
We have extensive expertise across a range of disputes, including:
The world of cryptocurrency is everchanging and expanding rapidly. We assist clients all over the world in complex crypto, NFTs and digital asset disputes, including:
Our team is on the frontline of any developments and is prepared to provide bespoke solutions to any issues.
At Davis Woolfe, our team is ready to advise in disputes arising throughout the life cycle of business entities – whether at their formation, during their operation or upon dissolution.
Our experience includes navigating court procedures from taking minority shareholders’ actions, derivative claims, unfair prejudice petitions, ‘just and equitable’ winding-up and assets tracing.
In addition, we are adept at acting swiftly to secure urgent relief from the courts, including freezing orders, search orders and other measures to preserve assets. We provide strategic advice on whether urgent relief is appropriate for your case and offer clear guidance throughout the procedure and beyond.
At Davis Woolfe, we specialise in resolving insurance disputes with clarity, strategy and determination. Our lawyers provide the highest quality insurance advice and represent policyholders in complex and high value insurance coverage disputes.
With a deep understanding of the insurance market and its dynamics, we’re focused on securing the best possible outcome while preserving the critical relationships between policyholders, brokers and insurers.
At Davis Woolfe, our boutique firm offers a holistic approach to your cooperate and commercial legal needs. You can rely on our comprehensive support, which extends beyond our key areas of expertise.
For advice and further information in relation to our litigation services, please feel free to contact our managing partner, Guy Davis, by email at: [email protected].