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Dispute Resolution (Business)

Resolving business disputes

At some point in our lives many of us will end up in a hard-to-resolve dispute with someone – whether it is an employee, a neighbour, a tenant or someone we are doing business with. Our Dispute Resolution team will help you to resolve that dispute either by negotiation or, if necessary, court action. We can help with the following:

Commercial Disputes

We can advise you on how to deal with corporate disputes whether they be commercial or contractual disputes or shareholder/partnership disputes.

Professional Negligence

We can advise you if you feel that a professional you have employed has been negligent or if you are a professional yourself against whom an allegation of negligence has been made.

Property Litigation

We can act for you in matters concerning business lease renewals, possession proceedings, dilapidation claims, agricultural tenancy matters and boundary disputes.

Debt Recovery & Insolvency

To provide you with the accurate and relevant pricing information to help you make a considered decision when choosing and purchasing legal services from our Debt Recovery team please visit our Legal fees for Debt Recovery or contact us.

Fraud

We can help to seek financial recovery in fraud cases or to defend you if you are the subject of freezing or disclosure orders.

The Dispute Resolution Process

The process that you go through to resolve a dispute can be daunting and stressful to navigate. A dispute by its very nature involves disagreement and conflict. Our team are able to offer a tailored, tactical and personal service using their specialist expertise and knowledge to ensure that your dispute settles with the best outcome. The map below illustrates the possible route you might take.

Disclaimer: this graphic has been prepared for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such and does not give rise to a solicitor/client relationship. Each claim is different and will have its own path dependent on the particular facts and circumstances of the matter. Specialist legal advice should be taken in relation to your claim.

Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRCs)

Sets the maximum amount of legal costs that a winning party can claim from a losing party in a civil litigation case.

Our FRC flow chart illustrates what happens when a claim is issued at court and what the allocation of a claim means for recovery of legal costs.

Complexity Bands are influencing factors which include value, nature of remedy, complexity of facts/ law/ evidence and number of parties.

For non-money claims or claims involving non-monetary relief, the ‘non-money’ element will be assigned a value to calculate fixed costs.

Flow diagram showing the Fixed Recoverable Costs pathways for fast and intermediate track dispute cases

 

Note 1: Where the trial is expected to last no longer than 1 day. Oral expert evidence likely to be 1 expert per party per field. Expert evidence likely to be limited to 2 fields.

Note 2: Trial not likely to exceed three days. Oral expert evidence likely to be 2 experts per party. Claim is 1 by claimant vs up to 2 Defendants / 2 Claimants v 1 Defendant.

Download our Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRCs) Flow Diagram PDF here.

Download our Fixed Cost Schedule A – Fast Track PDF here.

Download our Fixed Cost Schedule B – Intermediate Track PDF here.

Dispute Resolution (Business) Lawyers

Helen Townsend LLB (Hons)

Partner - Team Leader Dispute Resolution

Naina Tilney LLB (Hons)

Partner, Mediator and Commercial Team Leader

Testimonials

"They are extremely dedicated and will go above and beyond for their clients. I was impressed with Helen Townsend’s attention to detail particularly."


"Partner in charge of property services, Helen Townsend, very helpful and knowledgeable And willing to help on all matters with regard to a particularly difficult tenant and negligent property management company."


"Expertise on property law particularly with regard to private lettings which is not generally available in many provincial practices. Excellent and prompt service delivery."


"Helen Townsend showed insight and knowledge in this area and was good to work with to achieve a settlement. She is very empathetic with her clients and their needs."


I would wholeheartedly recommend Rebecca Beynon-Phillips to anyone in need of a litigation solicitor. Her expertise, professionalism and dedication to her clients set her apart and I am extremely grateful for her outstanding representation. Consistently good service; attentive, professional and very knowledgeable!


There was always someone on hand to answer questions. The advice given was very detailed, and the approach thorough. Clearly the lawyer and assistants knew exactly how to deal with an eviction and foresaw any potential pitfalls. At all times, they were polite and helpful. Highly recommended.


Hunt & Coombs have been my solicitors for over 20 years. I have every confidence in their advice and services.


Very professional service, reliable and clear to clients in all aspects during and after the case had been dealt with. Much obliged.


Very reliable, efficient, pleasure to deal with on consistent basis... I have never had any complaints about manner or otherwise and have highly recommended the firm to family / friends over the years based on my experiences with Hunt & Coombs.


Paul Tate was my initial contact who quickly put me onto the best contact. It was quick and efficient. The advice enabled me to make an informed decision.


They consistently deliver in terms of customer service, knowledge, and most importantly winning claims/cases for our company.


Happy old customer.


Excellent service at all times - very professional. Thanks to all members of the team.


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Partner - Team Leader Dispute Resolution

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