Commercial dispute resolution

Experienced specialists in Commercial Dispute Resolution. Our team of experts work with you to understand the risks to your business and to resolve disputes effectively.


'Established in 2018, boutique firm Paddle & Cocks LLP’s commercial litigation team frequently handles shareholder and contractual disputes with a focus on representing clients based across Cornwall, Birmingham, London and the North. ‘Tenacious’ managing partner Verona Cocks is a key contact.'

Legal 500 2022 Ed.

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Praised as ‘friendly, always accommodating and above all professional’, Paddle & Cocks LLP handles a broad range of cases, from contractual disputes and shareholder litigation to professional negligence claims and landlord and tenant issues. ‘Force of nature’ Verona Cocks leads the Truro-based team and ‘has real pedigree as a commercial litigator – she is astute, articulate and wholly in tune with her clients’ aims and best interests’.

Legal 500 2024 Ed.

The Legal 500 Leading Firm 2023

'Very efficient and experienced team yet with the ability to engage directly and listen to the client. Key strengths are without doubt the people and the versatility of services.'

Legal 500 2023 Ed.

'Established in 2018, boutique firm Paddle & Cocks LLP’s commercial litigation team frequently handles shareholder and contractual disputes with a focus on representing clients based across Cornwall, Birmingham, London and the North. ‘Tenacious’ managing partner Verona Cocks is a key contact.'

Legal 500 2022 Ed.

Forward-thinking solutions to commercial challenges

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A. E. Verona Cocks

Managing Partner & Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution

Commercial disputes are common in all areas of business due to the diversity of the corporate landscape. Enterprises of all levels and sizes face issues with competitors, customers and suppliers. However, if left unresolved, these disagreements can lead to more serious internal problems such as partnership disputes or shareholder activism.


Disputes can be time consuming, financially draining and damaging to a business’ reputation. For these reasons, we aim to take a pragmatic approach to all dispute resolutions, avoiding court proceedings and reaching a solution with minimal disruption and cost.


If court proceedings become necessary, we are able to provide legal guidance every step of the way. We have a wealth of experience managing high-value, complex dispute cases over a range of sectors as well as providing cost-effective solutions to smaller clients.

'Very efficient and experienced team yet with the ability to engage directly and listen to the client.'

Legal 500 2023 Ed.

Advice on any commercial dispute or litigation matter

Our services include, but are not limited to: 

  • partnership, company and contractual disputes
  • banking and finance disputes
  • shareholders’ actions – unfair prejudice
  • cross jurisdictional claims, enforcement of foreign judgments
  • commercial property litigation – including residential and commercial landlord & tenant possession claims
  • agricultural disputes


Commercial law advisory
  • professional negligence
  • engineering and construction disputes
  • intellectual property disputes – trademark infringement and passing off
  • commercial defamation
  • disputes in the utilities sector
  • warranty claims and disputes in connection with share sales and company assets
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'Paddle and Cocks are highly competent, proactive and insightful. I have been impressed with their ability to combine specialist knowledge and experience regarding potential litigation with sound commercial understanding and judgement to place us in the most advantageous position to negotiate a satisfactory outcome.’

Legal 500 2022 Ed.

For your consultation without obligation, call 0333 3449429 or email us at law@paddleandcocks.co.uk

Head Office:

Phone : 01872 672072

London Office:

Phone :  0203 7456535

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