What we can help with
Breach of contract
Commercial and corporate disputes
Boundary and property disputes
Insurance and liability disputes
Landlord and tenant disputes
Mediation, arbitration and court proceedings
Early case assessment
We can review the contract, correspondence, evidence and legal issues, then explain the strengths, weaknesses, likely procedure and cost risks. That assessment helps decide whether to negotiate, mediate, issue proceedings or defend a claim.
Alternative dispute resolution
Many disputes settle without a final trial. Negotiation, mediation and other forms of ADR can preserve relationships, reduce cost and provide more flexible outcomes where both sides are willing to engage.
Court and arbitration
Where a formal determination is needed, careful preparation of pleadings, evidence, expert material and procedural steps is essential. Complex business disputes may also involve arbitration or cross-border issues.
Frequently asked questions
Civil litigation is the process for resolving non-criminal disputes between individuals, businesses or organisations, whether by settlement, court judgment or another formal process.
It depends on complexity, evidence, the court timetable and whether settlement is possible. Some disputes resolve quickly; others require a longer procedural timetable.
Not every case is suitable, but parties are generally expected to consider proportionate alternatives to trial. Refusing ADR without good reason can have cost consequences in some cases.
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