A recent boundary dispute in the Court of Appeal has provided a useful reminder not only of the Court’s approach in boundary disputes, but also of the relevance of the “hedge and ditch” rule is establishing the position of a boundary.

Farming disputes take many forms: a dispute between the partners or family members following a death or the breakdown of a relationship; the dissolution of a partnership; or when a promise of inheritance is broken. The background to a dispute will help to determine the best way of resolving it – and mediation could be the most constructive method, not least as it can go some way to help mend family ructions.

Taking a dispute to tribunal is costly, time consuming and distracting, which is why more and more employers are actively embracing mediation as their preferred way to resolve disputes with employees. Under the Employment Tribunal Rules, tribunals are actively required to encourage parties to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) routes, such as mediation.

We were recently instructed by one of our long-standing manufacturing clients in a dispute regarding unpaid invoices. The client is a subsidiary company of a large engineering group based locally.

Adjudication is a fast-track dispute resolution process designed specifically for the construction industry, it allows parties to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively without halting ongoing projects.

New changes to cost rules in court cases are very important for businesses to understand to enable them to understand how best to deal with a dispute.

Although legal proceedings are still the default method of resolving contract disputes, they are one of many ways of doing so. This article looks at the various ways of resolving disputes and the considerations for deciding which is most appropriate.

In Khatun v Hasan, the claimant alleged the will in dispute was a forgery and the onus was on the defendants to prove otherwise - which they failed to do. The decision in Khatun v Hasan provides a powerful reminder of the importance of properly prepared evidence and why specialist solicitors should be used in disputed will claims .

The technical nature of many construction disputes means it is common to find experts involved on both sides.

A lot of contract disputes can be prevented by proper planning at the outset of an agreement. By following these simple top tips, whether you are an individual or a business, you can seek to avoid subsequent contract disputes.