Dispute Resolution

Whatever the nature of your dispute – whether in the commercial field or closer to home –  our experienced practitioners are able to create the most effective resolution strategy for you.

Our expertise in dispute resolution embraces a wide range of areas which affect all types of clients from large corporations to small businesses and individuals.  There are nine dedicated dispute resolution partners and many more qualified solicitors available to help you.

Putting things in perspective Rather than just concentrating on giving isolated advice that may not produce the best result for you, our lawyers take the time to perform a comprehensive overview of your situation and to help you consider the ideal outcomes and other possible solutions. They work closely with you to identify the wider consequences of your dispute, and carefully advise you on the up-to-date legal position from both a UK and, if appropriate, EU and international perspective.

Avoiding court action Recognising that in many cases court action should be used only as a last resort – to save the time, money and anxiety that this may cause – our highly experienced lawyers provide an expert assessment of the most effective way to resolve your dispute, including alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, arbitration or adjudication.  We draw on our extensive network of specialist counsel, accountants and other experts on your behalf where necessary.

Managing complexity Once other solutions to your dispute have been ruled out, you want to know that your advisers are experienced and successful in pursuing matters through the courts. Litigators across our firm are recognised for their ability to manage commercially complex litigation – even across multiple jurisdictions when disputes have an international dimension.

Complete service To save you time, our litigators work closely with the experts in other departments and specialist areas. Where forward thinking clients seek help with risk management and dispute prevention, we will draw on the range of experts in non-contentious teams at the firm.

Our objective is to help you secure the most advantageous and effective resolution to your dispute.

Lawyers listed:

Stewart Wilkinson – Commercial and international

Stephen Welfare – Commercial and intellectual property

Chris Rodda – Commercial and property

James Millar Craig – Insurance and injury