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Disputes

Our approach is grounded in the clearest possible understanding from the outset of what you are trying to achieve and the formulation of a bespoke strategy that fits within your parameters.

With a candid approach to prospects of success, costs and timeframes, we have a reputation for adding value with pragmatic and commercial advice.

And we deliver results on high-profile and complex disputes that are critical to your business whilst providing a responsive and personable service in what can be a high-stress environment.

We represent businesses of all sizes when they get into potential disputes, within the UK and outside it. We act in every sector imaginable, from healthcare and IT to financial services to biotech and in every forum, helping them navigate the High Courts, specialist UK courts, tribunals and all major arbitral fora (LCIA, UCITRAL and others).

The team has now grown to 25 individuals across 3 offices, including 8 partners. It is headed by Huw Wallis. As with many of the firm’s principals, Huw has spent the majority of his career working in the City, and he has developed strong referral relationships with many of these firms. His recent work has included international arbitrations, several multi-million pound director/shareholder disputes, banking and financial services litigation, various injunctive relief claims and commercial fraud.

The team has deep expertise across a number of practice areas, including all aspects of company, director and shareholder disputes, construction, energy/oil & gas, financial services, intellectual property and technology, property and tax.

That expertise includes all aspects of multi-jurisdictional litigation, arbitration, adjudication, judicial review, mediation (and all other forms of ADR), emergency injunctions and other interim relief, and asset tracing.

Disputes

How we can help

Commercial & Contract Disputes
We offer bespoke dispute resolution services for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Our experienced team navigates major arbitral fora and courts to deliver pragmatic and commercial advice.

Energy and Oil & Gas Disputes
Trust us to handle your Energy and Oil & Gas disputes with precision and expertise. Our team is well-versed in the technical nuances of the sector, from specialist contracts to unique operational challenges.

Fraud & Asset Tracing
We offer fraud and asset tracing services, with a focus on recovering losses and pursuing commercial fraud disputes. Our bespoke approach includes a candid assessment of prospects, costs, and timeframes, with a reputation for delivering results on high-profile and complex disputes.

Judicial Review
We provide impartial advice on challenges, considering their merits and the wider implications of public decisions. Our approach ensures a pragmatic assessment of success prospects, costs, and timeframes for claims of Judicial Review and statutory challenges in the Planning Court.

Tax Disputes
Solve your tax appeal and advisory needs for individuals and businesses in the UK and beyond with our experienced team, delivering pragmatic solutions and adding value with commercially astute advice.

Company & Shareholder Disputes
Our experienced team assists with disputes of any size, from start-ups to companies valued at hundreds of millions of pounds. We formulate bespoke strategies with a clear understanding of your goals while providing a responsive and personable service.

Injunctions & Emergency Interim Relief
Protect your valuable assets and safeguard your confidential information with our fast and efficient injunction service. From technology to real estate, we cover a wide range of sectors and take pride in providing a personable service during high-stress situations.

Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes
We help businesses in the technology industry protect their legal and commercial interests both in the UK and internationally with bespoke strategies, pragmatic advice, and a personable service. Our expertise includes high-profile and complex disputes related to intellectual property, including trade mark infringement, design rights, copyright, passing off, and domain names.

Mediation & other ADR
Our skilled litigation specialists excel in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), with a proven track record of 200+ successful mediations. We offer expert advice in various ADR methods and work closely with clients to achieve the best outcomes based on their goals and risks.

Construction Disputes
We provide prompt and effective advice to support clients and ease the way through the resolution of construction disputes. We work with employers, contractors, subcontractors, private individuals, trade federations, construction professionals, and manufacturers, as well as international clients.

Financial Services Disputes
Unlock solutions to intricate financial disputes with our specialized legal services. Our knowledgeable team offers tailored strategies and practical guidance for complex cases, with a proven record of advising both national and international clients in the financial sector.

International Litigation & Arbitration,
We specialize in providing expert legal advice and strategy for international disputes, with a focus on energy, oil & gas, construction, and international trade. Our goal is to help you navigate the complexities of cross-border litigation and arbitration, ensuring clarity on process, cost, strength of claim, and risk factors.

Property Disputes
Protect your valuable real estate and achieve your desired outcome with our expert guidance. We specialize in resolving complex property disputes for a range of clients, delivering practical and cost-effective solutions while prioritizing your needs and interests. 

Commercial & Contract Disputes
We offer bespoke dispute resolution services for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Our experienced team navigates major arbitral fora and courts to deliver pragmatic and commercial advice.

Energy and Oil & Gas Disputes
Trust us to handle your Energy and Oil & Gas disputes with precision and expertise. Our team is well-versed in the technical nuances of the sector, from specialist contracts to unique operational challenges.

Fraud & Asset Tracing
We offer fraud and asset tracing services, with a focus on recovering losses and pursuing commercial fraud disputes. Our bespoke approach includes a candid assessment of prospects, costs, and timeframes, with a reputation for delivering results on high-profile and complex disputes.

Judicial Review
We provide impartial advice on challenges, considering their merits and the wider implications of public decisions. Our approach ensures a pragmatic assessment of success prospects, costs, and timeframes for claims of Judicial Review and statutory challenges in the Planning Court.

Tax Disputes
Solve your tax appeal and advisory needs for individuals and businesses in the UK and beyond with our experienced team, delivering pragmatic solutions and adding value with commercially astute advice.

Company & Shareholder Disputes
Our experienced team assists with disputes of any size, from start-ups to companies valued at hundreds of millions of pounds. We formulate bespoke strategies with a clear understanding of your goals while providing a responsive and personable service.

Injunctions & Emergency Interim Relief
Protect your valuable assets and safeguard your confidential information with our fast and efficient injunction service. From technology to real estate, we cover a wide range of sectors and take pride in providing a personable service during high-stress situations.

Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes
We help businesses in the technology industry protect their legal and commercial interests both in the UK and internationally with bespoke strategies, pragmatic advice, and a personable service. Our expertise includes high-profile and complex disputes related to intellectual property, including trade mark infringement, design rights, copyright, passing off, and domain names.

Mediation & other ADR
Our skilled litigation specialists excel in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), with a proven track record of 200+ successful mediations. We offer expert advice in various ADR methods and work closely with clients to achieve the best outcomes based on their goals and risks.

Construction Disputes
We provide prompt and effective advice to support clients and ease the way through the resolution of construction disputes. We work with employers, contractors, subcontractors, private individuals, trade federations, construction professionals, and manufacturers, as well as international clients.

Financial Services Disputes
Unlock solutions to intricate financial disputes with our specialized legal services. Our knowledgeable team offers tailored strategies and practical guidance for complex cases, with a proven record of advising both national and international clients in the financial sector.

International Litigation & Arbitration,
We specialize in providing expert legal advice and strategy for international disputes, with a focus on energy, oil & gas, construction, and international trade. Our goal is to help you navigate the complexities of cross-border litigation and arbitration, ensuring clarity on process, cost, strength of claim, and risk factors.

Property Disputes
Protect your valuable real estate and achieve your desired outcome with our expert guidance. We specialize in resolving complex property disputes for a range of clients, delivering practical and cost-effective solutions while prioritizing your needs and interests. 

Testimonials
Testimonials

“Huw Wallis is a pleasure to deal with and you always feel like a priority client.”

(The Legal 500 2023)

“Proactive with clients and counsel, and cost sensitive – beats Magic Circle firms.”

(The Legal 500 2022)

“Huw is very smart, experienced and straightforward and he knows the law extremely well.” “An excellent solicitor in all regards.”

(Chamber and Partners 2022)

“…really practical and tuned in to the actual needs of clients and what the litigation process involves at a granular level. This enables realistic and practical advice to be given and it also helps in spotting potential pressure points on opponents.”

(The Legal 500 2022)




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