Dispute resolution lawyers who encourage dialogue and compromise
This doesn’t mean that our dispute resolution lawyers rush straight to court when a business dispute arises. Although formal dispute resolution processes have their place, we always look at all options on the table. Put simply, our lawyers get people and businesses talking to each other. This is why we settle most of our business disputes through negotiation.
As for our experience, it is as wide as it is deep and includes, in particular:
Alternative dispute resolution
ADR is becoming the preferred option for businesses entering dispute. Whether it is mediation, arbitration or expert determination, we find that a compromise can often lead to a less costly outcome.
Commercial Disputes
We act for businesses supplying goods and/or services or for those purchasing them. We are also experienced in handling business disputes arising from distribution, agency, partnerships and LLPs, and other commercial agreements.
We have many years’ experience in cross-border disputes, and have built up a strong relationship with many good foreign law firms. You can find out more information on our international services page.
In cases of professional negligence, we act for claimants against a wide range of professionals, including surveyors, architects, solicitors, valuers, accountants and auditors, financial advisers and IT professionals.
We can also help businesses facing disputes surrounding copyright, Trade Mark or “passing off” – where a company acts under false representation of another to sell goods or services.
Insolvency
We act on behalf of liquidators, companies, directors or creditors involved in administration or winding up proceedings. We operate a process-driven service for selected clients.
Licensing
We act for clients from national companies to individual entrepreneurs and clubs, in all aspects of licensing covered by the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005. We have guided many establishments in obtaining their desired range of licences, including club premises certificates, premises licences, personal licences, operators’ licences, Section 34 permits and variations.
Property Litigation
We have a broad range of experience from across the property sector and have assisted with a vast number of dispute resolution cases, from rent reviews to dilapidations claims.
We act for both commercial and residential landlords and tenants and our experience of property dispute cases includes:
- Landlord and Tenant disputes whether rent reviews, lease renewals, dilapidations, breach of covenants, possession claims, break clauses, service charge disputes, claims against former tenants and guarantors.
- Residential management disputes, collective enfranchisement issues, and right to manage.
- Neighbour and boundary disputes, rights of way and easement issues.
- Negligence of property professionals and/or acting for insurers on claims.
