What sorts of disputes can we help with?

We can help with most disputes including those relating to:

• Money and debts
• Faulty goods and poor services
• Building work
• Land and boundaries
• Landlord and tenant
• Joint property
• Mortgages
• Wills and estates
• Professional advisers
• Insolvency/bankruptcy
• Financial services (click to download more information)

What can we do to help you with your dispute

We will try to resolve your dispute by obtaining compensation or other remedies to put right what you have suffered. If you are opposing a claim made against you, we will defend the claim and attempt to negotiate the best settlement possible.

Will I have to go to court?

Although you may have to issue Court proceedings, we always try to settle cases as far as possible so that you do not get to trial where you would have to give evidence. Some cases may be appropriate for a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution and we can advise on this right at the start. Whatever the details of your case we will discuss them with you first, advise and agree on a course of action with you.

What will it cost me?

Litigation can be expensive. We’ll discuss all the options at our first meeting to make sure that you are aware of the likely costs before we go anywhere. Ways of funding might include Legal Aid (whether you qualify or not depends on your financial circumstances), no-win-no-fee arrangements, legal expenses insurance (which you may already have in your home or motor policy) or paying privately. If the financial value of the dispute is less than £5000, however, it might not make the most sense for you to pursue a claim as your legal costs couldn’t be reclaimed from the other side.

How long will my dispute take?

Cases with a value of up to £5,000.00 normally take between three to six months. Cases with a value of between £5,000.00 and £25,000.00 can take between a year to eighteen months to settle. Cases with a value above £25,000.00 can take longer depending on the complexity of the case.

What about trying to resolve my dispute?

Wherever possible we work to try to resolve your case as quickly as possible and we often use a formal mediation process to help us do this. This is actively encouraged by the Court. We can offer a specialised mediation service with our qualified and accredited specialists. James Taylor is one of our mediation experts. To read a bit more about our expertise in this area why not take a look at his CV.

What do I need to do first?

Before you do anything about your dispute, we suggest that you contact us to arrange a chat about your case. We can then advise you on all the potential costs and help you decide how best to deal with your problem.