Dispute Resolution
We pride ourselves on the astute management of business disputes for both commercial and real estate clients. Prevention and the minimising of risk is at the forefront of our approach but we are prepared to be vigorous in fighting for our clients interests.
Our dispute resolution group concentrates on five areas:
- commercial litigation
- real estate disputes
- arbitration
- intellectual property
- mediation
Commercial Litigation
We recognise the need to provide specialist advice in a pragmatic and cost effective way. We therefore adopt project management principles, working in conjunction with our clients to identify priorities, objectives and costs and resource plans; Our work covers a broad range including:
- commercial contract disputes
- injunctive relief applications
- business sale and purchase disputes
- shareholder disputes
- judicial review
- finance and banking disputes
- professional negligence
- international enforcement
Real Estate Disputes
Our real estate clients quite rightly expect us to be able to enforce and protect the rights they have acquired. Working closely with our real estate colleagues we can offer a highly specialised and effective property litigation service, covering the full range of real estate issues, including:
- rent review disputes
- lease renewals
- dilapidations claims
- withholding of landlord's consent
- easements and wayleaves
- communications code issues
- trespasses
Arbitration
Arbitration requires particular skill sets and we are able to provide an effective service whether in domestic or international tribunals. We have experience in a wide range of arbitrations from ICC, LCIA, and WIPO to other national schemes.
Intellectual Property
IP rights, exploitation and protection are vital elements for many businesses. We are experienced in working with patent and trade mark attorneys world wide in contentious issues arising out of IP rights and agreements for exploitation of IP. Our expertise covers:
- trade mark infringement
- passing off
- patent infringement
- domain name disputes
- internet and privacy disputes
- breach of confidentiality
Mediation
Not only do we have extensive experience in representing clients in mediation but we also have qualified and experienced mediators who belong to the Oxford Mediation Group, the WIPO panel and the INTA panel of neutrals. This enables us to provide effective and informed representation from every angle. Our services include:
- selection of mediators
- negotiation of mediation agreements
- pre-mediation risk analysis
- mediation representation
- settlement agreements
Head of Department Philip Shaw says: "We truly believe that you could not get better representation than we provide. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their objectives."
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