Civil Litigation, Disputes & Claims

Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution

The solicitors in our civil litigation and dispute resolution department can help you with a wide range of civil disputes including:

• Property / land law disputes and litigation.
• Wills, trusts and probate disputes.
• General civil litigation and dispute resolution, including:
  • Building disputes
  • Contractual disputes: business or private
  • Insurance policy disputes
  • Negligence and nuisance
  • Professionals’ breach of duty
• Commercial, employment and intellectual property disputes

Our specialist civil litigation team has many decades of experience and expertise. We have earned a high reputation not only with our clients but also with our fellow professionals.

Property/Land Law Disputes and Litigation

We have a team of solicitors who are very experienced in property and land law disputes and litigation. We can advise you on a wide range of disputes, tribunal applications, and court proceedings in respect of both commercial and residential property.

We act for a wide range of clients including freehold owners, landlords, tenants, occupiers, neighbours, companies, partnerships, sole traders, individuals, and Housing Associations.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Adverse Possession claims
• Business tenancy lease renewals (Landlord and Tenant Act 1954)
• Boundary disputes
• Easement disputes (rights of way, parking, drainage, etc.)
• Landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), including:
  • Claims for possession
  • Compensation for breach of covenant (e.g. disrepair)
  • Tenancy deposit claims (refunds and penalties)
  • Overage agreements and enforcement
  • Restrictive covenants: interpretation and enforcement
  • Enforcement of positive covenants via mutual benefit and burden (e.g. Thamesmead Town v Allotey)

We always aim for a cost-effective resolution and can assist with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). If necessary, we will guide you through court or tribunal processes.

Contracts, Negligence and Nuisance Disputes

Our specialist litigation solicitors are experienced in handling a wide range of disputes, including:

• Building disputes
• Contract disputes – business and private
• Insurance policy disputes
• Negligence and nuisance (e.g. property damage or trespass)
• Professional breach of duty (e.g. negligence by accountants, architects, solicitors)

We support ADR but will represent you in court when necessary. Clear advice on costs is provided at each stage to support informed decision-making.

Wills, Trusts, Probate and Inheritance Disputes

We assist with a wide range of disputes involving wills, intestacy, trusts, probate, and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

We are supported by the Private Client team, who manage non-contentious matters including wills and trusts, Court of Protection, deputyships and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Our litigation team handles:

• Contested wills (e.g. undue influence, improper execution)
• Financial abuse of vulnerable adults
• Inheritance Act claims by spouses, partners, children or dependants
• Disputes over will and trust interpretation
• Negligent or improper estate/trust administration

Commercial, Employment and Intellectual Property Disputes

Our specialist solicitors handle commercial, employment and intellectual property disputes.

We work with both businesses/employers and employees/individuals. Our work includes both litigation and negotiated solutions, as well as trademark registration and protection.

• Commercial contract disputes
• Employment contract and Settlement Agreement disputes
• Contractor/self-employment disputes
• Intellectual property/trademark disputes
• Regulatory disputes