Business Disputes

Debt, contract, professional negligence, building/construction. Whatever the cause, disputes and complaints are an inevitable part of business life. Most complaints or disputes will be easily resolved. Sometimes despite careful management, even after attempts at negotiation, arbitration and mediation, a dispute cannot be resolved. Disputes are bad for any business. Not only are they a drain on time and management resources, they often have consequential effect and result in a negative impact on your business and reputation.

Thatcher & Hallam LLP are at the heart of the business community, and as a successful business themselves they understand how important it is to resolve disputes as quickly and effectively as possible. This may require a robust and skilful approach. The litigation team are tough and work with a team of trusted and resilient expert Counsel when appropriate to ensure your matter is handled with the very best of professional knowledge and expertise.

Sound commercial judgement demands that the costs and time involved in litigation are clearly considered and explained so that an early decision can be reached on the financial logic and viability of pursuing a claim through the courts. The team will always discuss costs at the outset and will if required, assist in obtaining funding from legal expenses insurers or others.

Contact: Grahame Macaulay and Hayley Veale