Resolving disputes efficiently
Disputes are rarely welcome, but they're sometimes unavoidable. We aim to resolve civil and commercial disputes efficiently — through negotiation wherever possible — and represent you firmly through court proceedings when that's genuinely the best route.
3 areas of civil & commercial litigation
Property & Partnership Disputes
Advice and representation in disputes over property ownership or use, and disagreements between business partners.
- Boundary, ownership and co-ownership disputes
- Business partnership and shareholder disputes
- Negotiated resolution or representation through court proceedings
Contract Disputes
Advice and representation where a contract has broken down or been breached, for individuals and businesses.
- Assessing your contractual position and options
- Negotiating a resolution before proceedings
- Representation through court proceedings where needed
Debt Recovery
Recovering unpaid debts for businesses, from an initial letter before action through to enforcement.
- Letters before action
- Issuing and pursuing court proceedings
- See our fees page for typical debt recovery costs
How we work with you
Initial consultation
We listen to your situation and explain your options plainly, with no jargon.
Case assessment
We set out the likely process, timeline and costs before any work begins.
Ongoing support
Regular updates so you always know where things stand.
Resolution
We work towards the outcome that's right for you.
Civil & commercial litigation — frequently asked questions
Will my dispute have to go to court?
Not necessarily — many disputes are resolved through negotiation or mediation before proceedings are ever issued.
Can you help recover money owed to my business?
Yes — see our debt recovery service, including the typical process and court fee scale on our fees page.
What if someone is pursuing a claim against me?
We can advise on your position and represent you in defending the claim.
What does this cost?
See our fees page for typical debt recovery costs; other disputes are quoted individually once we understand your matter.