Resolving Civil Disputes

Our civil dispute resolution team has wide ranging experience of civil law disputes involving individuals and businesses. We act for clients in the south west and nationally, always offering practical, cost-effective advice to find the best solution for you. For a free case review and details of our popular No Win, No Fee funding scheme call 0333 888 0404 or send an email to [email protected]

How we can help

If you are involved in a civil law dispute where the value exceeds £10,000 (the current county court Small Claims Court threshold) then our civil dispute resolution team is likely to be able to help.

We can advise you on the appropriate way forward and devise a strategy to best achieve your goals, whether this is through negotiation, mediation or contested court proceedings.

Funding

Although much of our work is privately funded, we do represent some claimants on a No Win – No Fee basis where the circumstances allow. We would be happy to assess the suitability of your case if this is of interest to you and the value of the dispute exceeds the £25,000 court threshold.

We also operate an ‘Initial Fee Limit’ funding scheme. Starting at £550 + VAT, this allows you to engage our services on a limited basis to achieve a particular objective, while remaining in complete control of your budget.

In addition, we offer limited or ‘as required’ assistance where it may not be economic for solicitors to act for you throughout an entire dispute.

What makes us different?

We pride ourselves on offering practical, cost-effective advice. We will create a case plan at the outset that is consistent with your budget and identify the strategy that’s most likely to achieve your desired objectives as quickly and economically as possible.

We will advise you on the benefits of negotiation, mediation and others forms of alternative dispute resolution. By adopting a proactive approach to settlement, a dispute can often be resolved at an early stage, without the expense and worry of court proceedings.

Where a negotiated settlement is not possible we will guide you through the court processes to bring your case to a resolution.

Throughout any dispute the emphasis is on achieving an outcome that is proportionate to the legal costs and the litigation risks involved.

 

Areas of Specialism:

County and High Court claims
We deal with contract disputes in all English and Welsh courts and tribunals, including the county court and the high court.
Consumer contract disputes
If you have a consumer law problem where the sum in dispute is in excess of the £25,000 county court Fast Track limit then contact our team of experts.
Business contract disputes and other business disputes
We specialise in dealing with business and commercial disputes of all kinds.
Building disputes
Our specialist team are highly experienced in dealing with building disputes where the value exceeds the county court Fast Track threshold of £25,000.
Rights of way, breach of easement, restrictive covenant and boundary disputes
Property disputes can be highly stressful, so it’s important to have lawyers on your side who understand the intricacies if this complex area of law.
Injunctive proceedings
We can deal with all forms of injunctive relief, including defending an application for an injunction as well as seeking one.
Negligence law
If someone owes you a legal duty of care but causes you an injury or loss as a result of their actions, you may be able to bring a claim against them for damages. This includes claims against solicitors, surveyors, accountants, architects and many other professional bodies; as well as private individuals.
Business or Partnership disputes
We have experience in all types of commercial litigation either by (or against) a business or a consumer; or even disputes within the business or partnership itself. This can cover all types of business formats, from limited companies and partnerships, to sole traders.
Winding up proceedings
We can advise you on various different forms of insolvency, whether you are a creditor or a debtor, including what to do when a statutory demand is served through to the insolvency proceedings themselves.
Beneficial ownership and other property claims and order for sale proceedings
Own a property with someone else but the relationship – business or otherwise – has broken down? You want to sell but they don’t? Or you feel that you have an interest in the property but it isn’t being recognised? We can help.

Work with our team:

Emma Slade
Partner
Emma is a civil litigation solicitor, primarily specialising in professional negligence claims. She also represents residential and commercial landlords.
Emma Slade
Partner
Emma is a civil litigation solicitor, primarily specialising in professional negligence claims. She also represents residential and commercial landlords.