Dispute resolution solicitors
We know that dispute resolution is rarely about the adversarial world of ‘winners’ and ‘losers’. It’s about working with trust, tact and diplomacy to resolve your dispute as painlessly as possible.
With a team of dedicated dispute resolution solicitors, we have the experience and expertise to tackle complex and often contentious dispute cases. From business disputes to family litigation, we offer pragmatic, actionable advice to deliver the very best outcomes for our clients. We pride ourselves on taking a firm but fair approach, through negotiation and dispute resolution techniques, or, when necessary, in court.
Putting your issues first and foremost, we work quickly and efficiently to fight your case, support your cause and deliver successful results. You can trust our team of dispute resolution specialists to be there when you need us most.
How our dispute resolution lawyers can help
We work with trust, strength and diplomacy to resolve your personal or business disputes. We’re proactive problem solvers, taking worries away and fighting on your behalf.
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Our dispute resolution experience
Successfully bringing a claim against an estate worth in excess of £50 million. The client received a very significant seven figure settlement plus annual income, the exact terms being confidential.
Successfully defending a claim under section 50 Administration of Justice Act 1985 for the removal of our client as executor of his late brother’s estate and resolving a connected dispute.
Acting for professional executors in relation to various claims concerning the administration of a high value estate and advising them, as trustees, upon to responding to substantial claims under the Inheritance Act.
Acting for widow in successfully defending at trial a high profile claim by 2 adult children for financial provision from their father’s multi million pound estate under the Inheritance Act.
Advising on various post-transaction claims arising from the sale of an interest in the UK’s largest solar park.
Acting for wealthy family in relation to a combined property claim and unfair prejudice petition in respect of multimillion pound London properties
Pursuing petition under s.994 of the Companies Act 2006 on behalf of minority shareholders in the holding company of a property development group.
Our client successes
Advising executors and trustees on complex issues relating to the administration of a £3m estate.
Read how we navigated the complicated matters pertaining to the administration of a high value estate for two professional executors.
Competing arbitration clauses
We acted for ship owners in a charter-party (c/p) dispute concerning the jurisdiction of an arbitral Tribunal under two co-existing and competing arbitration clauses.
Defending a high profile Inheritance Act claim against a £7m estate.
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Anthony Shearer left a £7m estate to his surviving spouse. His two daughters, dissatisfied with the will, initiated a claim for financial provision, with help from Cripps, our legal team defended the estate.
Will dispute
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