Our clients turn to us in times of crisis when the financial and reputational considerations involved are at their highest. We have extensive experience advising on disputes and litigation in England and Wales, the major offshore jurisdictions such as Jersey, Guernsey, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands as well as internationally.
Our services:
Dispute Resolution
We advise on a wide range of matters including the following:
- Commercial litigation
- Fraud
- Family trust disputes
- Reputation protection
We are experienced in a wide range of litigation claims. Some common claims involve:
- Breach of contract
- Breach of trust
- Breach of fiduciary and non-fiduciary duties
- Breach of confidence
- Defamation
- Copyright infringement
- Injunctions including worldwide freezing orders
- Negligence
- Norwich Pharmacal orders
- Unfair prejudice petitions
- Derivative actions
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
Our expertise
Our expertise focuses on the conduct and overall management of complex and high-value cases that take place in multiple jurisdictions.
Our lawyers have advised on smaller value cases through to cases where the amount claimed is in excess of £1 billion as well as those where principles or privacy are what matter.
We act for high-net-worth individuals, investors, entrepreneurs, a range of businesses and trustees. Our recent work includes advising on sophisticated frauds, loan defaults and defamation proceedings.
We work closely with a corporate investigations and risk advisory business based in London and Vienna. In appropriate cases, combining our skills and experience with theirs allows us to better understand the overall facts, identify dissipated assets and co-operate with governmental agencies in relation to potential criminal prosecutions.
Our approach
We understand that no-one wants to become involved in disputes and litigation. It can be time-consuming, expensive and an uncertain period for everyone involved. We are sensitive to these concerns and calmly guide our clients through the process.
Whether your objective is to try to obtain settlement at an early stage, mediate, or pursue your interests through to a court judgment, we will stand by you until your case has concluded. We are here to take away as much of the stress as we can and give you clarity on how to get restitution, resolve your issues and move on with life as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Useful guides
What is Fraud?Fraudulent acts involve deliberately misleading another person in order to either make a gain for themself or cause the other person to incur a loss.
- How to Obtain and Deal with a Freezing Order
A freezing order is also known as a freezing injunction and used to be known as a Mareva injunction. It is a court order that prevents a person or business from disposing of or dealing with their own assets.
- How Courts Interpret Contracts
Interpreting a contract is the process of working out precisely what it says. Words and phrases can have many interpretations so how they apply to a situation is not always clear.
- How Judges Find Facts
This process is known as finding facts and this guide explains the approach taken in civil as opposed to criminal cases.
- Litigation Procedure
This guide provides a general overview of the litigation process in England and Wales when starting or defending a civil claim. It is not comprehensive.
- Mediation
Mediation is a way of resolving disputes by agreeing a settlement instead of litigation, meaning starting court proceedings to obtain a judgment.
- The Role of a Norwich Pharmacal Order in Obtaining Information
A Norwich Pharmacal Order is a court order which allows a person to obtain information and documents from third parties mixed up in wrongdoing.
- How to Prevent and Resolve Partnership Disputes
Partnership disputes can happen at any time during the lifecycle of a partnership. They are often caused by disagreements over roles, the division of partnership assets and property, finances, breaches of fiduciary duties and misuse of partnership assets.
- The Legal Process for Resolving Shareholder Disputes
The legal process to resolve a shareholder dispute depends on whether you are the shareholder taking action or whether the action is being taken against you as another shareholder, a director or against the company itself.
- How to Prove Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Fraudulent misrepresentation is a form of fraud that occurs when one party knowingly or recklessly makes a false statement to another party, with the intention of inducing them to enter into a contract or transaction.
Get in Touch
We are here to help you move forward and do the hard work for you. Please get in touch with us today.