Commercial Disputes

Conflicts over the terms, performance, or breach of commercial contracts can escalate quickly. We assess your contractual rights, identify risk, and develop strategic pathways to enforcement, negotiation, or settlement.

Breakdowns between business owners can severely disrupt operations. We provide clear advice on governance documents, fiduciary duties, and available remedies, aiming to preserve business stability while safeguarding your position

Whether you are a landlord dealing with rent arrears or property damage, or a tenant facing unfair eviction or breaches of tenancy obligations, we offer balanced, strategic guidance tailored to your situation. We focus on resolving disputes early where possible, while ensuring your legal position is fully protected. Our expertise covers issues such as:

• Rent arrears and payment disputes
• Repair and maintenance responsibilities
• Deposit disputes and deductions
• Lease breaches and termination
• Evictions and possession proceedings
• Service charge and management disagreements (for commercial and residential clients)
• Lease interpretation and renewal issues

Building and renovation projects don’t always go to plan. When workmanship falls short, deadlines are missed, or unexpected costs arise, disputes can quickly become stressful and expensive. Our team provides practical, straightforward advice to help resolve builder and trade disputes efficiently—protecting your property, your investment, and your peace of mind.

We assist homeowners, landlords, developers, and contractors with a wide range of issues, including:

• Poor or incomplete workmanship
• Project delays and missed deadlines
• Disputes over costs, invoices, or variations
• Breaches of contract
• Defective construction or materials
• Planning, specification, and compliance disagreements
• Failure to meet industry standards or regulatory requirements

Managing service charge arrears can be one of the most challenging aspects of property management. Unpaid contributions place pressure on budgets, delay essential works, and create tension within developments. Our team provides clear, efficient legal advice to support managing agents in recovering service charges promptly and compliantly.

We offer practical guidance throughout the entire recovery process, including:

• Reviewing the lease or management agreement
• Advising on the validity and reasonableness of service charge demands
• Pre-action protocols and formal recovery procedures
• Section 20B and other statutory requirements (where applicable)
• Pursuing arrears through negotiation, mediation, or legal proceedings
• Enforcing judgments and securing long-term payment arrangements

When a professional you relied on fails to meet the standard of care expected in their field, the consequences can be costly and deeply frustrating. Our professional negligence team provides clear, strategic advice to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation where a professional’s mistake, oversight, or poor-quality service has caused you harm.

We act for individuals and businesses seeking redress against a wide range of professionals, including:

• Solicitors and barristers
• Surveyors and valuers

From unpaid invoices to service failures, we help businesses enforce their agreements and recover losses arising from commercial relationships gone wrong.

Not all disputes need to reach court. We guide clients through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration where appropriate—but when litigation is necessary, we provide robust representation to achieve the best possible outcome.