Litigation & Disputes
We have experienced litigation solicitors to assist on a wide range of litigation and disputes. Our lawyers in this area have a somewhat contradictory role. Whilst being highly skilled in the law, procedure and tactics of litigation, their first role in any new instruction is to try and find a way to assis clients in resolving a dispute without using the courts !
It is important to understand that there are rarely any outright winners in litigation, and it is expensive and risky. We are very clear with our clients about this and stress the need for a realistic approach from the outset. We encourage the use of mediation wherever possible, which can be a much better alternative to court process.
The areas whwre we can assist in seeking to resolve a dispute gfast and cost effectively are :-
Consumer law problems
- Consumer law disputes
- Personal guarantee liabilities
- Raing a defence of undue influence or duress
- Misrepresentation claims or defences
- Sale of goods or services
- Hire purchase contract disputes
- Credit agreement claims
- Builder disputes and/or otehr tradesmen
- Unfair contract terms
- Holiday related claims
- Freedom of Information law
Property disputes Landlord & tenant disputes
- Property disrepair claims
- Tree root claims
- Access to neighbouring land
- Landlord & Tenant Disputes
- Property trust disputes
- Rights of way
- Property co-ownership
- Disputes with freeholders or Mangaing Agents
- Property possession claims
- Squatters
Inheritance Disputes,Probate and disputed wills
- Alleged lack of capacity or undue influence when will was made
- Disputes with executors or trustees about handling of estates or trusts
- Fraud or forgery of wills