Your commercial dispute lawyers.

Contractual and commercial disputes can affect business if not resolved or litigated effectively. Our commercial lawyers can support your business in these situations.

Commercial disputes. They’re inevitable for any business.

We’re here to get your business where you want it - and need it - to be.

We have years of experience of commercial disputes and can work with you to resolve yours, either through ADR or by guiding you through legal proceedings and enforcement. We get to know you and your case to devise a strategy to achieve your aims. And as sector specialists we really understand the issues you face.

We have experience with owner-managed business as well as listed multinationals. Whether it’s a dispute over service agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements, outsourced service agreements, supply chain disputes, or joint venture agreements; we’re here to help.

Contact our dispute resolution solicitors

0800 923 2076
Meet the team

Our specialist lawyers.

Dan Dodman RWK Goodman

Dan Dodman

Partner | Business Unit Manager & Co Head of Civil Fraud Team
T: 020 7092 8533 (DDI)
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Milan Kapadia

Partner | Head of Banking sector & London Disputes Resolution Team
T: 020 7842 1497 (DDI)
T: 020 7583 2222
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Read more about Milan Kapadia
Read more about Jack Pestill

Marianne Johns

Partner | Head of TV Dispute Resolution, Debt Recovery & Enforcement
T: 01793 847 699 (DDI)
T: 01793 847 777
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Read more about Nicola Radcliffe
Read more about Tim Newcombe
Read more about Keara Bowgen-Nicholas

Ellie Spencer

Partner | Co Head of Civil Fraud Team
T: 020 7421 7997 (DDI)
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Our services

Discover the specific services Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution offers a flexible forum for the resolution of disputes. Matters referred to ADR usually conclude more cost effectively and considerably quicker than litigation through the courts.
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Authorised Push Payment Fraud

Our push payment fraud solicitors are experienced and level-headed and they understand the need to act quickly

Banking and Financial Services litigation

A diverse set of Banking and Financial Services lawyers who advise on transactions, banking litigation and recovery situations, financial services regulatory matters and insolvency.

Civil Fraud and Investigations

Allegations of fraud are a serious matter. They can have financial and reputational consequences, and possibly criminal implications. Get quick and effective results with our civil fraud lawyers.

Company and partnership disputes

Our commercial dispute resolution team have significant experience in Company and partnership disputes and can guide you through them so that you can focus on your business.

Commercial Disputes

Our dispute resolution team is experienced in a wide variety of commercial disputes and can work with you to resolve the dispute, either through ADR or by guiding you through legal proceedings and enforcement.

Construction and engineering disputes

Disputes within the construction industry have a hugely disruptive effect upon your timescales and margins. It is therefore vital that you resolve any disputes quickly and in a cost-effective way.

Data protection

Data is key to modern day life, with more and more information being generated and held by businesses in both digital and physical form.

Insolvency & Restructuring

Our team can assist corporate and individual clients with a variety of financial issues giving commercial, practical advice. They engage with leading insolvency practitioners across the full spectrum of insolvency and restructuring scenarios.

Intellectual property dispute resolution

We provide specialist legal advice across multiple areas such as Trade Marks, Copyright, Design Right (both registered and unregistered), Passing Off (and Confidential Information) and Patent disputes.
international disputes

International dispute resolution

International organisations with disputes in overseas markets and businesses and individuals with overseas operations and assets need lawyers who are experienced in managing cross-border disputes.

Litigation funding options

Litigation can be expensive. You may not have the means to pursue a claim or you may prefer not to lock-up funds in legal fees. Litigation funding can assist.

Energy broker mis-selling

If your business uses an energy broker to find you the best deal for your gas and electricity contracts from suppliers, you may have been mis-sold to.

Insurance dispute claims

It is crucial that businesses are able to use insurance claims as a way of recovering lost revenue which will, in some cases, be key to their survival.
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