We have a national reputation in the field of commercial dispute resolution and are recognised as a leading firm appointed to FTSE 100 companies because we provide “superb advice at competitive rates, while seeking an outcome that keeps overall costs to a minimum.” Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession.
Strategic recruitment from the City has enabled us to put together a team of over 160 dispute resolution lawyers with a formidable track record of helping clients to achieve their commercial objectives by:
- identifying potential risks
- creating and implementing effective risk management strategies
- resolving potential disputes before they arise
- pursuing or defending litigation or arbitration when it provides the best option for protecting your interests
- providing risk geared financial funding options
- driving down cost and risk
- delivering commercial, cost-effective solutions
The 30+ partner strong team has substantial depth, working across key sectors including Construction, Energy & Natural Resources, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Real Estate, Regulatory, Retail and Technology as well as significant experience in advising on all aspects of general contractual disputes. 27 of our dispute resolution partners are ranked as leading individuals in Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2011.
We are creative around our fee structures and sharing the litigation risk with our clients. For details of our client focused approach to funding click here.
Our ethos is to find quick and cost-effective solutions. Our priority is to prevent disputes arising, manage our clients’ risks and provide commercial solutions.
If disputes do arise we recognise when cases should be fought and when early resolution is the best solution. All of our dispute resolution lawyers are trained in our approach to case planning where we continually review and reassess positions during a case to ensure we get the right results for our clients at the right time. We have particular expertise in resolving disputes swiftly out of court using alternatives such as mediation.