We begin with a thorough consultation to understand the nature of your dispute, the parties involved, and your desired outcome. This step allows us to identify key issues and provide clear advice on your options.
Our team examines all relevant documents, correspondence, and evidence to assess the strengths and risks of your case. We then develop a strategic plan aimed at achieving the best possible resolution, whether through negotiation or litigation.
Once you approve the proposed approach, we formalize our engagement by outlining the scope of work, timelines, and fees. This step ensures transparency and gives you confidence that your matter is in expert hands.
We implement the agreed strategy, which may involve negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. Our experienced litigators advocate strongly for your interests while keeping you informed at every stage.
After the dispute is resolved, we provide a clear summary of the outcome and advice on any next steps, such as enforcing judgments or preventing future disputes. Our team remains available for ongoing support whenever you need it.
We manage disputes involving non-performance, delayed delivery, or misrepresentation in commercial agreements. Our approach includes reviewing contract terms, assessing remedies, and preparing targeted pleadings focused on breach and causation. We also advise on interim relief such as injunctions to prevent further loss and preserve assets. Where appropriate, we engage forensic document examiners and industry experts to strengthen evidentiary positions.
When relationships break down, we design exit plans that minimise exposure and preserve rights. This includes negotiating settlement deeds, drafting releases, and managing confidentiality obligations to avoid reputational harm. We also prepare risk assessments for ongoing obligations and advise on strategies to prevent future disputes.
We build detailed damages models covering lost profits, reliance costs, and consequential losses. Forensic accountants and industry experts are engaged to validate calculations and strengthen evidentiary positions. Our team prepares scenario analyses to support negotiation ranges and litigation strategy.
We act in matters involving director duties, minority oppression, and governance failures. Our team prepares board minute reviews, compliance chronologies, and targeted discovery requests to establish breaches without unnecessary intrusion. We also advise on interim governance measures to stabilise operations during disputes.
We pursue remedies under statutory oppression provisions, including share buy-outs and governance reforms. Negotiation strategies aim for commercial solutions before litigation escalates, supported by valuation reports and independent expert opinions.
Where joint ventures or partnerships stall, we implement structured mediation protocols and draft deadlock clauses for future-proofing. Our approach prioritises continuity and cost control, often using hybrid ADR models to avoid prolonged litigation.
We resolve disputes over rent reviews, make-good obligations, and termination rights. Our team prepares lease interpretation statements and engages valuers for market rent assessments. We also advise on compliance with retail leasing legislation and disclosure obligations.
We act in matters involving caveats, easements, and co-ownership disagreements. Evidence plans include title searches, historical dealings, and valuation reports to support claims. Where urgent, we seek injunctions to prevent unauthorised dealings or asset dissipation.
We manage claims for defective works, delays, and variations, coordinating expert reports and sequencing claims to align with contractual notice requirements. Our team also advises on security of payment regimes and adjudication processes.
We issue statutory demands, commence recovery proceedings, and enforce judgments through garnishee orders, writs, and charging orders. Our protocols ensure compliance with insolvency thresholds and timing rules. We also prepare asset tracing reports and negotiate structured repayment plans where appropriate.
We advise directors and creditors on voluntary administration, liquidation, and restructuring options. Strategies include negotiating deeds of company arrangement and assessing voidable transaction risks. Our team also assists with director liability mitigation and safe harbour compliance.
Where assets or debtors are offshore, we coordinate recognition applications and tracing actions, leveraging international enforcement frameworks and local counsel. We prepare multi-jurisdictional enforcement maps to streamline recovery efforts.
We represent clients in regulator inquiries, disciplinary tribunals, and licensing disputes. Our submissions balance legal argument with mitigation strategies to reduce penalty exposure. We also prepare witness coaching plans and procedural guides to reduce stress during hearings.
We manage responses to infringement notices, enforceable undertakings, and civil penalty proceedings. Our approach includes remediation plans, calibrated cooperation, and proactive engagement to protect reputation.
Where decisions are flawed, we pursue appeals or judicial review, preparing grounds based on procedural error, jurisdictional overreach, or unreasonableness. We also advise on interim stay applications to prevent enforcement during review.
We design mediation protocols that reduce confrontation, including separate rooms, agreed agendas, and confidentiality undertakings. Our team prepares position papers, settlement ranges, and draft terms to maximise success.
We draft arbitration agreements, manage evidence exchange, and engage technical experts for industry-specific disputes. Strategies focus on speed, cost control, and enforceability of awards, supported by procedural timetables and compliance checklists.
We implement early neutral evaluation and structured negotiation frameworks to resolve disputes before litigation escalates, reducing cost and preserving relationships. Our team also advises on multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses for future contracts.
We conduct a thorough review of professional indemnity policies to confirm coverage for alleged breaches, exclusions, and notification requirements. This includes mapping policy triggers against claim facts, identifying retroactive dates, and advising on aggregation clauses to prevent coverage gaps. We also prepare compliance checklists for timely notifications to insurers, reducing denial risk.
We act for professionals facing negligence claims, preparing detailed evidence packs, expert opinions, and compliance chronologies to demonstrate adherence to industry standards. Our team engages technical specialists to validate processes and mitigate liability exposure. We also advise on proportionality strategies to limit costs and reputational damage during proceedings.
Negotiation strategies include confidentiality undertakings, structured settlements, and regulator engagement to protect reputation and minimise financial exposure. We draft settlement deeds with indemnity provisions and coordinate media response plans to ensure consistent messaging and privacy safeguards.
We audit contracts for dispute-prone clauses, drafting amendments and fallback positions to reduce litigation risk. Our reviews cover indemnities, limitation of liability, termination triggers, and escalation pathways. We also prepare risk matrices and scenario analyses to help clients understand exposure before signing.
We design governance protocols and compliance programs that prevent disputes, including escalation pathways, reporting cycles, and internal audit mechanisms. Our frameworks integrate regulatory obligations with practical workflows, supported by policy manuals and training modules.
We deliver tailored training for boards and managers on dispute prevention, early warning signs, and negotiation techniques. Our programs include interactive workshops, decision trees, and playbooks for handling emerging conflicts before they escalate. We also implement early intervention protocols that allow issues to be resolved internally without external litigation.
Not always; many disputes resolve through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration without litigation.
Contracts, financial records, correspondence, and expert reports strengthen your position.
Yes, limitation periods apply; early advice helps preserve rights and avoid expiry.
Yes; we implement strict confidentiality protocols and manage external contact carefully.
Often yes; we use cross-border enforcement tools and local counsel to progress matters.
You may still have options; seek advice early to confirm limitation positions and evidence needs.
Only when rules require or strategy benefits; we support either path and manage parallel processes.
Negotiations can resolve in weeks; litigation varies by complexity and cooperation.
Expert, forensic, and financial support can be integrated with legal steps to reduce disruption.
Funding options may include staged scopes, fixed-fee phases, and cost management plans, ask us early.
Yes; mediation and arbitration often deliver faster, confidential outcomes compared to court.
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