Dispute resolution lawyers
Delivering solutions to a broad range of disputes for leading global, national and local organisations and businesses.
We understand that managing risk and dealing with disputes diverts valuable resource and time away from the core objectives of a business. Disputes can prohibit growth, expansion and, ultimately, success. Our well-resourced team of lawyers provides advice and representation on a wide range of disputes.
As pleasant as the boundaries were for King David, they are arguably not as pleasant for property owners in the property market in 21st Century Britain, as is amply demonstrated by two recent Court of Appeal decisions involving boundary disputes between adjoining properties.
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Nathan Talbott, Head of Commercial Litigation at Wright Hassall, dissects the recent report by the Committee of Public Accounts and shares his thoughts on what HMRC needs to do to rebuild public trust
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A recent case highlights the importance of ensuring your company’s articles of association and shareholders’ agreement accurately reflect your intentions, particularly in scenarios such as dismissal, retirement, or death. The judgment serves as a reminder that vague or outdated provisions, especially around leaver provision and share valuation, can lead to costly disputes and unintended outcomes. Business owners should regularly review these documents to ensure they provide the protection and clarity needed at critical moments.
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Fly tipping is on the rise - there was a 6% increase in reported incidents in 2024. Because of the nature of the crime of fly tipping, dealing with it is not straightforward. Putting prevention measures in place, particularly if your land is at high risk of incursion, is the first step, alongside working with your local authority and rural crime team.
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In an ongoing unfair prejudice petition presented in the High Court, at extremely short notice we were instructed to prepare an Amended Points of Defence and Counterclaim together with a Witness Statement in support of the client’s application to amend his Points of Defence, less than a week before a hearing was listed to hear the application of the same.
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We advised a leading engineering research and development business in connection with proceedings in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court against a professional sports team which had sought to exploit the client’s patented technology without licence terms.
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We are acting for a major business software reseller in a substantial dispute with a blue chip former customer relating to subsistence and infringement of intellectual property rights in a legacy database and system.
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We have advised a major furniture retailer on the defence of UK registered design infringement allegations from a competitor in the context of a high-profile launch of a new product range.
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