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Dispute resolution

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 us, you’re in safe, experienced hands from the outset. Bringing our breadth and depth of expertise to the table, we work to identify the scope of your issues. Then use all the fair and forceful means at our disposal to drive the very best solution – through negotiation and dispute resolution techniques or, if necessary, the courts.

Putting your issues first and foremost, we’re proactive problem solvers who always have your back. Taking worries away. Supporting your cause. Fighting on your behalf. And acting with your very best interests at heart.

How our dispute resolution team can help

Disputes in business are common. Building a relationship with skilled commercial dispute resolution lawyer, can give you a clear advantage. Read More
If your organisation is facing an employment tribunal claim, our experienced employment dispute specialists will defend your interests robustly. Read More
Family disputes can be emotional and traumatic. Let us help you with the burden. Our expert family team will explain your options. Read More
If you've been left out of a will, or you feel the will did not make reasonable financial provision for you, you may be able to claim under the Inheritance Act. Read More
When expert advice goes wrong, we’re here for you. We can help you bring a claim to recover any loss or damage you’ve suffered. Read More
Protecting property is essential. When disagreements cannot be settled amicably our property dispute resolution team will explain your legal position clearly and cost-effectively. Read More
A smooth, uninterrupted running of businesses in never guaranteed. When problems do arise our expert litigation lawyers are there to resolve them swiftly and effectively. Read More

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.

Key contacts

 Ed Weeks

Partner and Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution
+44 (0)1892 506 196
ed.weeks@cripps.co.uk

Phil Youdan

Partner and Head of Inheritance Disputes
+44 (0)1892 489 588
philip.youdan@cripps.co.uk

Miles Paffard

Partner and Head of Property Dispute Resolution
+44 (0)1892 506 216
miles.paffard@cripps.co.uk

Meet more of our team

Our dispute resolution experience

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pursuing petition under s.994 of the Companies Act 2006 on behalf of minority shareholders in the holding company of a property development group.

Acting for wealthy family in relation to a combined property claim and unfair prejudice petition in respect of multimillion pound London properties

Advising on various post-transaction claims arising from the sale of an interest in the UK’s largest solar park.

Our client successes

  • Case study

    • Inheritance disputes: A high bar for adult children

    3 min

    In Miles and another v Shearer (2021) EWHC 1000 (Ch) we represented the Defendant, Mrs Shearer, in a high value claim.

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  • Case study

    • Victory at the High Court

    2 min

    We secured a victory for a Turkish manufacturing client in a complex contractual case, culminating in a hard-fought battle in the English High Court.

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  • Case study

    • Will construction dispute

    1 min

    Acting for a minor in respect of a Will with ambiguous terms.

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  • Case study

    • Will dispute

    3 min

    Challenging a Will that disinherits the family.

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    How we made a difference

    Ed Weeks has excellent judgement, knowing when to litigate and when not.

    Legal 500 2022

    Hannah Proctor is an efficient and capable associate.

    Legal 500 2022

    Ed Weeks is excellent - very commercial, great to work with and with very good instincts.

    Legal 500 2022

    The organisation as a whole has been an invaluable source of support - Tom Bourne in particular making himself available at all times through a crisis situation. His knowledgeable, calm and empathetic manner, and his grasp of complex situations gives a feeling of total confidence.

    Legal 500 2022

    The individuals in the Cripps team that we work with, particularly Hannah Proctor, are always very responsive, and they provide clear advice and assistance in guiding us through the various procedural aspects of the English court system. They are calm, reasonable and rational.

    Legal 500 2022

    The Cripps team is diligent, attentive and client-friendly. We are very satisfied with Cripps.

    Legal 500 2022

    My experience has been that Cripps is very good at identifying the issues in a case, only spending time on what needs to be done and not being tempted to do what is not necessary. There is an overall sense of them being commercial and competent in a way that other firms do not achieve.''

    Legal 500 2022

    From a client's point of view, the organisation works as a team - where particular expertise is required, then the appropriate person is put in touch, whilst it is clear that the overall picture of one's individual case is maintained.

    Legal 500 2022

    A very good out of London team. Responsive, commercial and good to deal with.

    Legal 500 2022

    The firm works really hard to understand a client's business and makes real efforts to ensure its advice is practical and usable.

    A business client

    We were impressed by their knowledge.

    A business client

    A strong, capable and experienced team who stand out as efficient and sensible litigators focused on finding solutions for their clients.

    Legal 500 2021

    The team provides excellent customer service and communication.

    A business client

    The individuals I have dealt with are stand-out specifically for their commercial and litigation nous. When to litigate and when not, and when to instruct or involve counsel.

    Legal 500 2021

    I would recommend Cripps as the go-to mid-sized firm in the South East for commercial disputes.

    Legal 500 2021

    They are generally fantastic and they certainly achieved an incredible result for us. They are a friendly firm with excellent capabilities and they charge reasonably.

    Chambers UK 2020

    A particular quality is their skill in judging how to run litigation cost effectively. The lawyers I have dealt with know when to do the work themselves and when to use counsel. They also know when to incur costs and when not to.

    Legal 500 2020

    It is a strong regional team with excellent experience and professionalism, dealing with complex matters effectively and efficiently.  A first-rate team.

    Legal 500 2020

    Cripps is regularly involved in litigation in London, including some major litigation including one of the biggest fraud cases in the UK. It frequently acts for large international clients. Its lawyers have experience of work in City firms and abroad which allows it to give a serious offering to clients without the central London price tag.

    Legal 500 2020

    We've worked with the firm for many years. Consequently they know our business very well, they understand our culture, what's important to us and the way we work.

    Legal 500 2020

    They have understood the dispute well and their advice has taken the cost and benefit of each course of action into consideration.

    Chambers UK 2020

    The advice has been timely and consistent.

    Chambers UK 2020

    She has really practical insolvency knowledge.

    A business client

    She analyses situations very logically and exercises excellent judgement. She has a calm head in a very stressful environment.

    A business client

    He is always calm and considered and phrases complicated legal arguments in such a way they can be easily understood.

    A business client

    He gets to a good commercial result without any fuss and he picks the right time to make decisions.

    A business client

    Cripps is skilled in advising clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, such as restructurings, discrimination claims, TUPE, and redundancies.

    Legal 500 2021

    Cripps is singled out for handling complex and high-value property disputes for clients operating in the real estate sector, businesses with property issues and private individuals.

    Legal 500 2021

    It's their levels of client service that put them at the top of our list.

    Chambers UK 2020

    They have an ability to understand issues very quickly.  

    Chambers UK 2020

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