At a basic level, a dispute may be resolved simply by the parties communicating. That may allow misunderstandings to be identified and addressed before positions harden. We can work with you to analyse what has gone wrong and suggest ways forward, possibly involving some “give and take” to allow existing relationships to be retained and costs kept to a minimum.

If the dispute continues, we will advise you on practical and cost effective  “Alternative Dispute Resolution” (ADR) options in order to avoid the courtroom. We have significant experience in using the Mediation process in particular to help clients resolve disputes in a way which is acceptable with minimum anguish, delay and costs.

What we view is the last, but sometimes necessary, resort is to get involved in the Court process. However, not all cases need to go through to a formal Trial. We shall guide you through the process to ensure that, at each stage, you make properly informed decisions based on the law, your best interests and the relevant cost implications. As a result, we aim to achieve an outcome which keeps the matter away from a courtroom wherever possible.

Regardless of whether you are suing or being sued, our aim is identical: to get you out of a difficult situation quickly and inexpensively.

Our ethos is simple. We will give you frank advice about the likely outcome, avoiding legal jargon as far as possible. We will do everything that we can to help prevent disputes escalating and investigate ways of resolving matters at the earliest opportunity without recourse to the Courts. If you do become involved in a court case, we will be able to give you full support and advice through to trial.