Litigation and Disputes Recruitment
Disputes lawyers are in demand across commercial litigation, construction, restructuring and insolvency, and international arbitration. Benedict Holding recruits litigators at every level for law firms and in-house teams in London, across the UK and in Dubai.
Our current work includes construction disputes, insolvency and commercial disputes, and restructuring and disputes roles in the Gulf.
For disputes lawyers
Disputes practices differ in the type of matters they handle, the courts and tribunals they appear in and how much responsibility junior lawyers are given. Some firms run a small number of very large cases; others offer a high volume of mid sized disputes with early client contact. We help you understand the difference before you commit.
- Commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
- Construction and engineering disputes.
- Restructuring, insolvency and contentious insolvency.
- International arbitration, including roles in Dubai.
Restructuring and insolvency
Restructuring and insolvency practices combine advisory and contentious work, and lawyers who can move between the two are highly valued. We recruit for restructuring roles in London and internationally, and many of these sit naturally alongside our banking and finance work.
For firms hiring litigators
Strong litigators are often busy with live matters and slow to consider a move. We approach them discreetly, explain the opportunity clearly and manage the process around trial and hearing timetables. We recruit for associate, senior associate, principal associate and partner roles.
What firms look for
Firms hiring litigators value case management skills, sound judgement on strategy and the ability to build trust with clients under pressure. At senior level, they look for lawyers who can lead matters, supervise teams and win new instructions. Specialist knowledge, for example in construction, insolvency or financial services disputes, can open doors to particular practices.
We will help you present your experience clearly, including the matters you have run and the responsibility you have held, while respecting client confidentiality.
How we work
Every conversation with Benedict Holding starts with listening. For lawyers, that means understanding your practice, your priorities and your timing before we suggest anything. For firms, it means a proper briefing on the role, the team and the culture before we approach a single candidate.
We work with discretion at every stage. Candidates can register through our Next Move form and choose to stay anonymous, and we never share a CV with a firm without explicit permission. Firms can contact us in confidence to discuss a hire, including sensitive replacement or partner appointments.
Explore further
Browse current disputes vacancies, or see our pages on legal recruitment in Dubai, real estate and employment.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit for international arbitration roles?
Yes, including roles in Dubai and the wider Gulf as well as in London.
Can I move from insolvency into general commercial disputes?
Often, yes. Contentious insolvency experience transfers well into commercial litigation, and we can advise on firms open to that move.
Do you recruit construction disputes lawyers?
Yes. Construction disputes is an active part of our work at associate, senior associate and principal associate level.
Considering your next move?
Start with a confidential conversation. A CV is optional, and you can register anonymously.
Explore your next movePlanning a hire?
Share your brief and we will come back with a considered view of the market.
Speak to Benedict Holding