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Commercial disputes are unavoidable. Their impact can be
out of all proportion to their substance. At best they distract;
at worst they destroy businesses and relationships.
But disputes can be managed and resolved. Proactive dispute
resolution techniques can deliver the desired commercial result.
We have been advising clients on this for more than 200 years.
Our team has experience across the whole range of commercial
disputes. Our experts are grouped according to our clients'
businesses, from industry to insurance, media to medicine,
telecoms to trusts, property to professional negligence.
We encourage taking advice early, before positions become
entrenched and commercial relationships break down. Our aim
is to resolve disputes as quickly, economically and advantageously
as possible. We are tenacious and robust in securing the best
possible outcome for our clients by:
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Negotiation:
this may be the first step or the last. Increasingly we
deal with re-negotiation of commercial contracts using
dispute resolution procedures. |
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Mediation:
A neutral third party is appointed by agreement to assist
the parties. The process is confidential, consensual,
quick, relatively cheap, and helps preserve trading relationships.
Our team has accredited mediators. |
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Arbitration:
useful for its confidentiality, flexibility and speed.
Our team includes members of the Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators. |
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Adjudication: a streamlined process leading
to an enforceable expert's decision, mainly applicable
to building disputes. The team includes an accredited
adjudicator. |
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Litigation
(UK & and international): requires our commitment,
tenacity and experience. |
We also deal with international commercial disputes, further
strengthened by our links to 150 recommended law firms worldwide.
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