Best Litigation Defense Solicitors in County Durham

Compare the best Litigation Defense solicitors and lawyers in County Durham, ranked by verified client reviews: 14 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    This area covers defending civil disputes in court and related proceedings in England, where a business client faces a dispute or claim and needs robust protection. A solicitor in this field drafts and serves defences, prepares pleadings and discovery, collects and presents evidence, and negotiates settlements or alternative dispute resolution while representing the client in hearings and trials. They manage witnesses, engage expert advisers, apply for injunctions or strikes against claims, and handle appeals where needed, all to protect the client’s commercial position through the life of a dispute.

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    Pepperells Ltd

    4.8 3,850 Reviews

    24 Litigation Defense reviews

    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,612 Reviews

    22 Litigation Defense reviews

    What Litigation Defense clients highlight

    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Efficient process

    4.8 from 5,612 client reviews

    “I have used Poole Alcock on several different legal matters and no matter what the issue they have always been friendly, knowledgable and extremely professional.”
    A client review matching your search · about James Williams
    • Speaks
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    Hewitts

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    4.8 1,076 Reviews

    15 Litigation Defense reviews 1 review this year

    What Litigation Defense clients highlight

    • Efficient service
    • Clear communication
    • Friendly staff
    • Professional service

    4.8 from 1,076 client reviews

    “Very professional from start to finish communication first class always informed of any updates and easy correspondence at all times”
    A client review matching your search · about Rebecca Everson
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawThe Law Society
    4

    Sweeney Miller LLP

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    4.9 1,465 Reviews

    7 Litigation Defense reviews

    What Litigation Defense clients highlight

    • Excellent communication
    • Professional service
    • Prompt responses
    • Friendly staff

    4.9 from 1,465 client reviews

    “Damien Todd. This is your guy. You may not realize it yet, but you need him. Excellent communication with quick response time, superior client service skills, breaks legal jargon down into understandable bites. You will not be disappointed. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Damien Todd
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    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyLexcel - Practice Management Standard
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    5

    EMG Solicitors

    4.8 1,286 Reviews

    2 Litigation Defense reviews

    6

    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,810 Reviews

    27 Litigation Defense reviews

    Aimee Mckay Leads the Litigation Defense team Aimee Mckay Solicitor
    Anna Stinton Works with Anna Stinton
    “Katy is incredible and despite being very busy will find time for occasions when needed. We had an excellent result in court. Thanks ”
    A client review matching your search · about Katy Jordan
    • patient and helpful
    • clear communication
    • professional and knowledgeable
    • Speaks
    • Family LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren LawThe Law Society
    8

    Richard Reed Ltd

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    4.8 752 Reviews

    3 Litigation Defense reviews

    Kat Moody Your solicitor Kat Moody Associate Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    “I would highly recommend Kat Moody litigation solicitor and also , Hilda Preston legal secretary, from Kat taking over my case things moved very quickly with a great outcome,Kat and Hilda were at the end of the phone through a very difficult and stressful times ”
    A client review matching your search · about Kat Moody
    • professional service
    • friendly staff
    • fast responses
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    12

    Hutharts Law Firm

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    4.8 113 Reviews

    2 Litigation Defense reviews

    • Speaks
    • The Law Society
    Free initial advice
    13

    Punch Robson

    4.9 202 Reviews

    3 Litigation Defense reviews

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    Rankings are worked out mainly from client reviews: the ratings clients give and how recent the reviews are, with reviews about Litigation Defense counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Litigation Defense.

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    How many Litigation Defense solicitors are there in County Durham?

    We have ranked 14 law firms for Litigation Defense in County Durham, listed in order on this page.

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