Litigation

While disputes are inevitable in the business world, the effects can often be resolved or reduced by seeking effective legal advice from the outset. We are acutely aware of the hidden costs of court cases in wasted management time and we understand the emotional burden that can often accompany a dispute. We like to think of ourselves as problem solvers. That is why we believe in exploring all avenues of a case in the hope of settling disputes amicably before reaching the courts.

 

However, if court action cannot be avoided, we will explain as fully as we can precisely what is involved. We will assess the risks in an open way and discuss the likely costs from the beginning as well as the funding options available to you.

 

Our heavyweight litigation team has earned an enviable reputation in contentious work within the South West and is highly rated as experts in our field. Respected for our 'feistiness in a battle' and coupled with a down-to-earth approach to our clients, we offer London expertise in a local context at local prices.

 

Our specialist team combines a multitude of expertise in handling a diverse range of complex and high profile cases. Together we have years of experience in helping to bring about solutions to a wide variety of problems faced by our clients.

 

We work together as a team to ensure that your case is moved forward even if the individual dealing with your case is away from the office. We recognise that time is of the essence and will do our best to provide our clients with the timely service expected.

 

We provide specialist dispute resolution advice in areas such as:

 

• Corporate Insolvency

• Fraud

• Partnership disputes

• Bankruptcy

• Commercial Litigation

• Conflicts over contractual terms

• Employment disputes

• Intellectual Property and Media Law

• Construction

• Health and Safety

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes

• Judicial Review and Human Rights

• Debt Recovery

• Family

• Education

• Personal Injury

• Professional Negligence

 

Our team consists of partners Chris Lingard and Martin Pearse, supported by a dedicated team of fee-earners including Sarah Dell, Richard Scrase, Mel Grose, Lucy Morgan, Lynne Bray, Lisa Aldridge, Fiona Higgins, Ben May, Sarah Glynne Jones, Samantha Brown, Donna Morcom, Rebecca Ringrose and Jessica Piper-Thompson. Nikki Harris, Nicky West, Kelly Farley and Jo Wormley provide comprehensive support to team.