A recent case, Armstrong v Armstrong, heard in the High Court in November 2024 involved claim made by a son against his father's estate on two grounds: proprietary estoppel and for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1972.

Disputes relating to residential property are regularly stressful. We appreciate that those involved will want to resolve or avoid the dispute as quickly as possible.

We have a thorough understanding of the technologies and industry trends, which we apply to successfully resolve disputes.

Our solutions meet our client’s objectives and needs. Dispute avoidance and early resolution of disputes is a large part of our practice.

Disputes between shareholders of a private company are commonplace, which is probably not that surprising when you consider that shareholders’ interests will diverge over time.

Disputes among directors are sadly extremely common. Individuals are often accustomed to being in control of a business and disputes can arise; whether due to future strategy; the conduct of another director or for a number of other reasons.

Many business relationships involve one party (known as the principal) giving authority to another party (the agent) to act on their behalf.

We advise commercial landlords, developers, landowners, property investors , property management companies and property occupiers on how to resolve commercial property disputes quickly and efficiently.

Our corporate disputes team are expert problem solvers and have worked with both public and private companies, owner-managed businesses, minority shareholders, high net worth investors and entrepreneurs.