Our focus is always achieving the commercial objectives of our clients - from minimising risk at the outset through to hard-nosed litigation. We feel our approach to disputes is different. We understand the need for our clients to trust us and we never forget that; as our client testimonials show.
Protecting Your Business
No business wants to have to go through the time and pressure, let alone the expense, of taking legal action. However, there are times when you need to take assertive action to protect your business. It is at this point that the Litigation team can help you take a robust stance, from initial contact through to representation and support during any potential court action.
Fast Economic Legal Solutions
Our philosophy is always to conclude any dispute as quickly and successfully as possible for you. We will discuss the cost implications for you of any course of action, allowing you to assess the prospects against the potential costs to your business.
Robust Approach
If you are forced to resort to litigation to protect your business you need forceful litigation lawyers to fight your case. Our team never lose sight of the need to enforce your legal rights and we will always use all the legal routes open to us to gain the result you require.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
In some cases there may be no clear right or wrong and the matter may be resolved through negotiation and mediation. In such situations we can use our skills as litigators to negotiate the best outcome for you. If necessary, we also have the skills to mediate a resolution, using members of the team who are qualified mediation specialists.
What We Do
Excellent analytical skills and an awareness of business needs mean that we always provide the highest quality and most appropriate advice to our clients. We have significant experience in court proceedings, arbitration and mediation in areas such as:
- Breach of trust and fiduciary claims
- Commercial contract disputes
- Companies Act
- Director disputes
- Franchising
- High value debt recovery
- Information technology disputes
- Insurance disputes
- Intellectual property
- Judicial review
- Libel and defamation
- Negligence and professional negligence
- Product liability
- Regulatory issues
- Sale of goods/supply of service disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Warranty claims