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.

“An Englishman still remains at liberty at his death to dispose of his own property in whatever way he pleases or, if he chooses to do so, to leave that disposition to be regulated by the laws of intestate succession” Re Coventry (deceased) [1980].

This case relates to an estate which comprises of a farmhouse, cottage, land, helicopter and two companies renting out various properties (value £4 million).

Before you can make any decision as to whether you wish to engage in resolving a dispute and/or pursue or defend litigation, you will need to understand how much the process will cost, when fees will need to be paid and the options for funding the likely costs.

We see each dispute as a project. We strategically manage every project together with our clients to deliver practical, commercial ways of managing risk and resolving disputes.

With an agricultural heritage spanning 170 years, we are one of the long-established agricultural law firms.

Our construction lawyers act for developers, contractors and sub-contractors at every stage of the construction process.

If you think you have grounds to contest a will then it is important to act fast, preferably before a grant of probate is obtained.

We advise farmers and farming families on everything to do with their farm, their rural business and their own individual legal needs.