We are all too aware that contractual disputes occur in all walks of life and can even arise when you have the most carefully drafted agreements.
Our dispute resolution team has extensive experience in handling all manner of contractual disputes between both commercial organisations and private individuals, including disputes concerning share sale agreements, franchise agreements, loan agreements and commercial disputes over the sale and supply of goods and services.
We know that contractual disputes can result in financial loss, a waste of management time and, perhaps more crucially, a loss of customer or supplier goodwill to your business. In light of this, we always endeavour to resolve matters as quickly and efficiently as possible, with a view to achieving the most suitable outcome for you or your business.
In today’s ever changing world of information technology, commercial contracts for the provision of computer systems, including hardware and software, are common. If the system fails to meet your specification your business could suffer as a result. We are also able to offer legal advice in relation to any IT disputes you may have.
Advising on a breach of contract and misrepresentation case where the purchaser of a classic car discovered that the car had its identity switched with another car.
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. If one party doesn’t comply with what they agreed to do in a contract, it becomes a contract dispute. Contractual disputes can occur across a wide range of situations of industries.
The legal system in England and Wales is set up to encourage parties to settle of court. Negotiation between the parties is the most common way to settle disputes. However, there are other options, such as mediation and arbitration.
Mediation involves a neutral third-party mediator who will act as a broker between the parties. The mediator will help each side see the other point of view and may suggest various settlement options. The main benefit of mediation is that it is much quicker and cheaper than going to court.
Another alternative to litigation is arbitration. Arbitration is administered under a statutory framework and is presided over by the arbitrator. The arbitrator will look at the evidence and decide on the outcome. The arbitrator’s decision is called an award and it is legally binding.
If either party refuses to seek alternatives before proceeding with litigation, they may be ordered to pay the opponent’s legal fees.
