Commercial Litigation Partner | Tunbridge Wells
An opportunity to shape the future of a top-tier disputes practice.
This award-winning regional firm is seeking a
Commercial Litigation Partner
to join its highly ranked Dispute Resolution team in Tunbridge Wells. With a strong South East and London client base, this is a strategic hire offering scope to build, lead, and influence.
The role
You'll take a key role in expanding and leading the commercial disputes offering:
* Managing a complex caseload of high-value disputes across multiple sectors
* Leading on shareholder, partnership, director and contract disputes
* Advising on fraud, insolvency, restructuring, and asset recovery
* Handling cross-border and international disputes, arbitration, and ADR
* Developing new client and referral relationships while deepening existing ones
* Contributing to team strategy and firm-wide growth initiatives
* Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture
What we're looking for
* Current Partner or Legal Director
* Proven track record of attracting or developing high-value work and clients
* Strategic, commercially minded, and collaborative
* Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members
* A client following is welcome, but not essential
Why join?
* Senior role in one of the South East's leading commercial disputes practices
* High-quality work often rivalling City firms, without the City lifestyle demands
* Competitive partner remuneration and benefits package
* Modern, flexible, and supportive culture with genuine work-life balance
* Opportunity to shape the direction of the practice and influence long-term strategy
* Cross-practice collaboration across corporate, real estate, employment, and regulatory teams
The team
Recognised in
Legal 500, Chambers UK, and The Times Best Law Firms 2025
, the disputes team is one of the largest outside London. Known for
swift, commercially pragmatic results
, the team advises on everything from contract and shareholder disputes to multi-jurisdictional arbitration and complex fraud claims. Clients consistently praise its clarity, responsiveness, and commercial approach.
Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.