Disputes & Litigation
Business disputes can be disruptive, expensive and damaging to commercial relationships.
Dealing with a breach of contract, a disagreement with a business partner, an unpaid debt or a complex commercial claim, the right legal advice at an early stage can make a significant difference.
Commercial Disputes & Litigation
We advise businesses and individuals on a wide range of contractual and commercial disputes. Our focus is understanding your objectives, assessing the risks and identifying the most effective way forward - whether that means negotiation and settlement, mediation or, where necessary, court proceedings.
Our aim is not simply to resolve the dispute, but to help you do so in a way that protects your position, controls costs and allows you to move forward.
Contract Disputes
Contracts are fundamental to business, but when one party fails to do what was agreed, disputes can quickly arise. A breach of contract can result in financial loss, damaged business relationships and uncertainty about what to do next.
We advise on a wide range of contractual disputes, from straightforward breaches of agreement to complex commercial claims. We can help you understand your rights, assess the strength of your position and determine the most appropriate route to resolution.
Early legal advice can often prevent a contractual disagreement from becoming a much larger dispute.
Where a resolution cannot be reached, we can also advise and represent you throughout formal litigation proceedings.
Employment Disputes
Issues can arise at any stage of the employment relationship, from disagreements over contracts and workplace conduct to grievances, discrimination, dismissal and settlement agreements.
Our solicitors provide clear, practical advice to help you understand your rights and options. We work with both employers and individuals, taking a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes wherever possible.
Whether you are trying to resolve an issue before it escalates or need representation in formal proceedings, we can help you understand the next steps and protect your position.
Contested Probate & Will Disputes
Disputes following a death can be particularly difficult, often involving complex legal issues alongside already challenging family circumstances. Questions over the validity of a Will, the actions of an executor or how an estate should be distributed can quickly lead to conflict.
We advise on a wide range of contested probate and Will disputes, including challenges based on lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, concerns about the validity of a Will and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
We understand that these disputes require both careful legal advice and a sensitive approach. Our focus is on finding a practical resolution wherever possible, while protecting your interests when formal proceedings become necessary.
TOLATA Claims & Property Disputes
When a relationship breaks down, disputes about property and ownership can quickly become complicated. Especially for couples who have lived together without marrying or entering into a civil partnership.
We advise on disputes under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA), helping clients understand and protect their interests in property.
TOLATA can provide a legal route for resolving disputes where there is disagreement about the ownership, occupation or sale of land. These claims can arise where a property is registered in one person's name, but another person believes they have a beneficial interest, or where co-owners cannot agree on what should happen to a property.
Insolvency Disputes
Financial difficulties can create complex legal issues for businesses, directors and creditors. Whether you are owed money by a company in financial difficulty, facing a statutory demand or concerned about potential insolvency, taking advice early can be critical.
Our solicitors advise on a range of insolvency-related disputes, including debt recovery, statutory demands, winding-up proceedings and disputes involving directors and creditors.
We provide clear, commercially focused advice designed to help you understand your options, manage risk and take appropriate action before the situation becomes more difficult to resolve.
Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution can provide a faster, more flexible and potentially more cost-effective way of resolving disagreements.
We can advise you on whether alternative dispute resolution is appropriate for your circumstances and support you throughout the process. We focus on helping you understand the issues, assess your options and work towards a commercially sensible outcome.
Resolving a dispute without litigation can also help preserve important business, professional or personal relationships, all while giving you greater control over the outcome.
