Mishcon de Reya continues to set the pace in commercial litigation, standing out as one of only a handful of firms to feature across multiple categories in the latest Solomonic Half-Year Review. Our disputes team’s breadth and depth of expertise is reflected in our strong performance right across the board.
Key achievements
- Top 10 for claimant work: Mishcon de Reya ranked joint 7th by volume of issued claims in H1 2025 where we acted for the claimant, demonstrating our strength in driving forward new disputes for our clients.
- Top 15 overall: We secured 13th place by total volume of issued claims, acting for both claimants and defendants, highlighting our versatility and trusted reputation on both sides of the courtroom.
- Courtroom presence: Ranked 9th by number of days in court, Mishcon de Reya is regularly trusted with complex, high-value disputes that demand significant time and expertise in front of judges.
- Active caseload: We are 13th by number of active claims, showing our team’s ability to manage a heavy and diverse caseload across sectors and practice areas.
High-profile cases
Our disputes team is at the heart of some of the most closely watched cases in the market including Magomedov and others v TPG Group Holdings (SBS) LP and others - the 15th most tracked case, one of the largest claims in Commercial Court history, with Mishcon de Reya acting for a key defendant.
Breadth across sectors
Mishcon de Reya’s disputes practice covers the full spectrum of commercial litigation, including:
- Banking & finance: The financial sector remains the largest litigation driver, with Mishcon de Reya regularly instructed in high-stakes matters.
- Real estate: The real estate sector saw its busiest period since 2021, with our team active in property disputes and commercial landlord-tenant matters.
- Public sector & professional services: We are regularly instructed by and against public sector bodies and professional services firms.
- Intellectual property & competition: Mishcon de Reya is active in IP and competition disputes, with the IP list seeing its busiest half-year since 2020.
Hugo Plowman, Chair of Dispute Resolution Department “The latest Solomonic report shows Mishcon de Reya’s disputes team as one of the leaders in the market, consistently featuring across multiple categories and handling some of the most complex, high-profile cases in the country. Few firms can match our breadth and depth – and this is exactly why disputes sits at the heart of our Vision 2030 strategy. We’re proud to be recognised as a true leader, driving innovation and results for our clients right across the commercial litigation landscape.”
To access full report: Solomonic Half-Year Review 2025: Commercial Litigation Trends - Solomonic