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Business contracts & disputes lawyers in London & Thames Valley

A major part of our work is assisting our clients resolve business and contract disputes. Where practicable, we assist clients in resolving disputes without recourse to legal proceedings. We also advise on the use of mediation or other alternative dispute resolution techniques.

All of our team are trained mediation advocates with many years of experience in settling disputes by mediation. If legal proceedings are unavoidable, we are recognised for our clear and decisive advice, our cost-effective operation and our tenacity in securing the right outcome.

One of the leading dispute resolution teams in the region.”

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  • 17 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Conflicts and experts: Lessons from Arrassey v Nelsons

We often hear about conflicts of interest in both legal and non-legal settings, and how this can affect professionalism in certain industries. In the recent case of Arrassey Properties Limited v Nelsons Solicitors (Case No. F55YJ238), which concerned a property dispute.

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  • 12 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

Leaseholders who are unhappy with the management of their building have a number of options which enable them to take control of this themselves.

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  • 05 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (the Act) grants leaseholders of residential buildings, in certain circumstances, the right of first refusal where a freeholder intends to dispose of its interest in the building.

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  • 04 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with a brief overview of the first of these two procedures – collective enfranchisement- – including when it applies, how the freehold is valued, and what to do if leaseholders serve notice under the LRHUDA.

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  • 04 April 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Residential service charges

This guide aims provides freeholders and managing agents with an overview of service charge demands, what can be charged to leaseholders and the consultation process. 

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  • 14 March 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with an overview of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, when it applies and what they need to do to comply.

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