Being in a dispute is stressful and knowing how to manage litigation and dispute resolution can help lessen that impact.
We handle personal disputes sensitively while building a clear legal strategy that aims to resolve matters as quickly and fairly as possible.
We explain your options, seek sensible solutions where possible, and represent you firmly in court if that is the only effective route.
Talk to our dispute team in confidence for help with litigation and dispute resolutions.
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Who we help
We act for individuals and families in personal disputes, including:
- Wills and Probate disputes, claims under the Inheritance Act, and contested estates
- Deputyship, Court of Protection and lasting power of attorney disputes
- Contract and debt disputes (including breach of contract and consumer rights claims, debt recovery and defences, statutory demands and defences)
- Personal insolvency assistance
- Residential property disputes, boundary issues, rights of way and adverse possession
- Neighbour disputes such as noise, trees, fences and shared access problems
- Landlord and tenant disputes, possession and deposit issues for tenants and landlords
- Trespass disputes
- Professional negligence disputes (including claims against solicitors, accountants, surveyors and other business professionals.)
- Personal Injury
We focus on resolving problems with the least possible harm to relationships while protecting your legal rights.
What litigation involves
Litigation means a formal claim in court.
Typical stages include:
- Pre-action letters and attempts to settle
- Preparing and issuing the claim or defence documents
- Disclosure and exchange of evidence, including witness statements
- Interim hearings, such as directions hearings or injunction applications
- Final hearing where the judge decides the case
- Enforcement steps if a successful outcome needs to be implemented
When mediation or negotiation should be tried first
Court is sometimes necessary, but not always the best first step.
Mediation, structured negotiation or early neutral evaluation can:
- Reduce cost and delay
- Keep sensitive matters private
- Give parties more control over outcomes
- Avoid the emotional toll a hearing can cause
We will recommend mediation when it is suitable and provide the legal advice you need before, during and after the process. In addition to representing you in mediations, we offer mediation.
When to act urgently
Contact us promptly if:
- You face an imminent court hearing or an urgent injunction application
- You have been served with a claim form
- There is a risk that a property will be sold, or assets removed
- You suspect an attorney or deputy is misusing funds
Early action makes it easier to preserve evidence and seek immediate protective relief if needed.
We work to protect the rights of all our clients and will work with you at all stages of the legal process.
Speak to our team for expert support
