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Fielding ‘excellent commercial and technical skills’, Smith Partnership’s commercial litigation team covers a broad remit of litigation, with demonstrable specialisms in the airline and hospitality industries. Russell Davies is noted for his work on litigation regarding the leases and tenancies of pubs. Bally Atwal works closely with airlines and their insurers on aviation liability claims.

‘A pleasure to work with. They are incredibly proactive and have excellent commercial and technical skills. They are my favourite law firm to work with, especially on complex commercial disputes.’

‘Bally Atwal is an excellent litigator. He is highly responsible, available to work at short notice and quickly, and he has superb technical and commercial skills.'

- The Legal 500, 2026

The commercial property team at Smith Partnership provides a comprehensive service, spanning acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and easements, and is especially geared towards the industrial and charity sectors. Team lead Jason Wood chiefly focuses on development schemes and property finance mandates. Danielle Upton handles a varied caseload and is particularly well-versed in matters in the industrial sector, including the sale and purchase of warehouses and distribution centres.

‘I found Smith Partnership was extremely effective at planning the foreseeable, as well as the not-so-foreseeable conveyancing needs of my work. They protected my interests but were commercial in wanting to get the deal done for me.’

‘The team is excellent. There is fantastic collaboration to overcome any legal challenges that present themselves during the process. They are efficient, concise, and informative, which helps their clients keep up to date with the whole process.’

- The Legal 500, 2026

The practitioners at Smith Partnership receive instructions on the full spectrum of criminal cases, including homicide, drug conspiracy and fraud. Andrew Oldroyd‘s workload features defending clients in motoring prosecutions. To complement their criminal practice, the team also has a dedicated Crown Court department led by Adrian Pearce whose portfolio is largely comprised of multi-defendant conspiracies. Justin Ablott is recommended, alongside Justine Dexter who regularly acts in the Magistrates’ Court. Another name to note is experienced litigator Vasanti Vaitha, who is well supported by Beth McGovern.

‘Taking the law and legal knowledge as a given, which is always excellent, they provide great client care and offer real service and access to their partners and senior members of the team.’

‘An exceptionally solid team of solicitors with a strong emphasis on client care. Each case is managed diligently and forcefully from cradle to grave.’

- The Legal 500, 2026