What is alternative dispute resolution?

ADR covers negotiation, mediation, arbitration and expert determination — confidential routes that often resolve disputes faster and at lower cost than litigation.

Will the court order us to mediate?

The Civil Procedure Rules and recent case law strongly encourage mediation, and an unreasonable refusal to mediate can lead to adverse costs orders.

How are your dispute resolution fees structured?

Fixed fees for defined stages where possible, hourly rates for ongoing work, and damages-based or conditional fee agreements in suitable cases.

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Practice area

Dispute Resolution

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Your enquiry, carefully considered

A clear first conversation. A practical next step.

Tell us what happened, what you need to resolve and whether a deadline is approaching. You do not need to know the legal terminology or have every document ready to ask for an assessment.

Keep key dates, correspondence and any existing reference numbers together.
We will explain whether we can help, the proposed scope and the funding or fee arrangements before you instruct us.

Discuss your matter

We help businesses and individuals resolve disputes commercially and efficiently — through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and, where necessary, court proceedings.

We advise on contract and commercial disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, debt recovery and injunction proceedings.

Every matter starts with a clear merits and costs assessment so you can take a commercial decision on whether to settle, mediate or proceed.

Where settlement is not possible we conduct proceedings in the County Court, High Court (including the Business and Property Courts) and through arbitration under the LCIA, ICC and ad hoc rules.

How we can help

Contract & commercial disputes
Shareholder & partnership disputes
Professional negligence claims
Debt recovery
Injunctions & urgent applications
Mediation & ADR
Arbitration
Enforcement of judgments

Our process

1
Initial consultation
Confidential discussion of your matter, the documents available and any time-critical deadlines that apply.
2
Strategy & costs
A clear written assessment of your options, realistic prospects and a stage-by-stage costs estimate so you can decide how to proceed.
3
Active progression
We carry out the agreed work — drafting, correspondence, negotiation or court proceedings — keeping you fully informed at each stage.
4
Resolution
We explain the result, any remaining obligations and the options for enforcement, review or further work. No particular outcome is promised.

Discuss your matter in confidence

Every case starts with a conversation. Speak directly with one of our solicitors and we will explain the options available to you.

Get in touch Call +44 7344 141 814

Frequently asked questions

What is alternative dispute resolution?: ADR covers negotiation, mediation, arbitration and expert determination — confidential routes that often resolve disputes faster and at lower cost than litigation.
Will the court order us to mediate?: The Civil Procedure Rules and recent case law strongly encourage mediation, and an unreasonable refusal to mediate can lead to adverse costs orders.
How are your dispute resolution fees structured?: Fixed fees for defined stages where possible, hourly rates for ongoing work, and damages-based or conditional fee agreements in suitable cases.

Have a different question? Contact our team for confidential advice tailored to your circumstances.