Dispute Resolution
Although most people try to avoid conflict, unfortunately there may come a time when you find yourself involved in a dispute – whether with another individual or an organisation – that requires expert, legal intervention such as a dispute resolution solicitor.
With over 25 years’ experience, I can help you navigate the often-tricky process of civil or commercial litigation, ensuring you have all the necessary information with which to make informed decisions.
Disputes can be stressful, time-consuming and incredibly costly, which is why I will always strive to resolve them outside of court and as amicably as possible. However, there are some situations where negotiating a resolution won’t be possible and the dispute will require court intervention.
As a specialist dispute resolution solicitor, I will be in your corner to ensure you are treated in a fair and just way and that the dispute is resolved in the most satisfactory way for you. There are two main ways to resolve a dispute – by seeking an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or litigation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
This is the first course of action that we would try and recommend to our clients as it negates the need for going to court – which saves money, time and stress. These methods would include negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.
Civil Litigation
If none of the above ADR methods work or are just not possible, we may have to start litigation and file a civil claim. As litigation is not a quick or straightforward process, you need to ensure that the legal representative you select is a specialist in the field of disputes.
There are different forms of disputes that I can offer legal assistance on, and these include:
- – Civil Disputes – These occur between two individuals or an individual and organisation. It may be that you feel someone didn’t carry out the work you paid for, or a professional provided you with poor advice. Whatever the situation you may find yourself in, I can help identify whether the issue is indeed a civil dispute, what the likely outcomes could be and what your chances of success would be.
- – Contract Disputes – Although you would be right in thinking that signed contracts are usually legally binding, there are times when individuals or companies breach the terms set out in the contract. What started out as straightforward, now becomes complicated and stressful and this is when you may find yourself requiring the services of a specialist dispute solicitor.
- – Contested Wills and Probate – Being an already highly emotive time, it can be made even worse when the death of a loved one leads to disputes caused by a contested will or probate. Sadly, when it comes to inheritance, many people are unhappy with the amount that has been left to them, or that they have been left nothing at all. As an expert in contentious wills and probate, I can help you achieve the best possible outcome.
If you are looking for an expert dispute resolution solicitor, whatever the issue, we can discuss your case and evaluate your claim.
