Commercial Disputes

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

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Every business will, at some stage, have a commercial dispute.

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. We will get under the skin of your case and work with you to devise a strategy to achieve your aims, and as sector specialists we really understand the issues our clients face.

Our client base ranges from owner-managed business to listed multi-national companies.  We act on a wide range disputes including service agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements, outsourced service agreements, supply chain disputes, and joint venture agreements.

Contact us now to find out how our dispute resolution solicitors can deliver the solutions you need:

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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.
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.
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.
Insolvency & Restructuring
Engage with leading insolvency practitioners across the full spectrum of insolvency scenarios. Where possible, we aim to help our clients overcome their financial difficulties.
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 mis selling lawyers
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.
Meet the team

Our specialist lawyers.

Mei-Ling Huang RWK Goodman
Mei-Ling Huang
Partner | Chair of Partnership Committee
T: 01225 459 950 (DDI)
T: 01225 730 100
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Milan Kapadia
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution - London
T: 020 7842 1497 (DDI)
T: 020 7583 2222
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