Contract & commercial disputes
Claims over breach, non-payment, defective work, warranties and broken agreements — pursued or defended.
When something has gone wrong
Dispute resolution & litigation.
Commercial disputes resolved commercially where possible and robustly where necessary — with a clear-eyed view of cost, risk and what winning actually looks like.
A dispute is a business problem before it is a legal one. Our job is to get you the best outcome for the least cost and disruption — which often means resolving matters through negotiation or mediation long before a courtroom is in sight, and litigating decisively when it is the right call. We tell you honestly what a fight is worth — weighing the cost, the time and the odds against the value of the claim — before you commit a penny to it.
Whatever the matter, our approach is the same: work out what you actually need, tell you plainly where you stand, and handle it properly — from a senior solicitor you deal with directly, in language that doesn't need a translator. It's law for people who have a business to run.
When clients come to us
You probably need us if…
Someone owes you money and has simply stopped responding.
A customer or supplier is threatening to sue you — or already has.
A deal has gone wrong and you're facing a claim.
A co-owner or business-partner relationship has broken down.
A contractor or professional adviser has let you down and it's cost you money.
A public body has made a decision that affects you and you think it's wrong.
How we help
Dispute resolution & litigation — in practice.
The everyday work we do in this area. If what you need isn't listed, ask — the odds are we handle it.
Debt recovery
Structured recovery of unpaid invoices, from letter before action to enforcement, with a view on cost at every step.
Shareholder & partnership disputes
Deadlock, unfair prejudice and the breakdown of business relationships between owners.
Mediation & alternative dispute resolution
Resolving matters without court where a negotiated outcome protects value and relationships.
Professional & contractual negligence
Claims where an adviser or contractor has fallen short and caused you loss.
Judicial review & public law
Challenging the decisions of public bodies where they have acted unlawfully or unfairly.
Working with us
What to expect.
A straight answer, fast
We'll tell you quickly whether you have a problem worth worrying about, and what your realistic options are — no drama, no padding, no watching the clock.
Handled by someone senior
An experienced solicitor does your work and stays your point of contact throughout. You won't be pitched by a partner and passed to a junior.
Kept moving, kept informed
We push dispute resolution forward and keep you updated in plain English, so you're never left wondering where things stand or what happens next.
Common questions
Dispute resolution — your questions answered.
Will I have to go to court?
Usually not. Most commercial disputes settle through negotiation or mediation. Litigation is a tool we use when it is the right one — not a default. We will always tell you the realistic cost and prospects before you commit to a formal claim.
How much does a dispute cost?
That depends on how hard the other side fights and how the matter is resolved. We give you a clear view of likely cost against the value of the claim at the outset, and we keep that under review so you are never spending good money after bad.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
Most contract and debt claims must be started within six years, but limitation periods vary and some are much shorter. If you think you may have a claim, take advice early — waiting can cost you the right to bring it at all.
Will I actually deal with a senior solicitor?
Yes. We're a boutique firm by design — you work directly with an experienced solicitor from start to finish, not a junior you've never met. The person who advises you is the person doing the work, and the person you can call.
How will I know what it's going to cost?
We agree the approach and the likely cost with you before any work begins. Where a matter is predictable we'll give you a clear price up front; where it genuinely isn't, a realistic estimate that we keep under review. Either way, the bill never arrives as a surprise.
Do you only act for businesses, or individuals too?
Both. We act for businesses and their owners, and for individuals and families on private-client matters. Many of our clients are business owners whose company and personal legal needs overlap — and we handle both.
Need help with dispute resolution?
Book a no-obligation conversation — a straight view on where you stand and what to do next.