Overview
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
* 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.
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