Civil Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Our team is led by solicitors Martin Shellien and Ciaran Montague (LLM Environmental Law). Both are experienced and respected litigation lawyers.

We aim to settle disputes at the pre-litigation stage. If this is not possible, our determined and experienced team will pursue the matter to achieve the most favorable outcome.

We work across a broad range of sectors with private individuals, directors, management teams, lenders, insolvency practitioners and key creditors.

The type of work we handle: 

Contractual issues, including commercial agreements
Disputes between Directors and Shareholders

Claims involving contractors and/or subcontractors. Recent examples include: claims for poor and/or negligent workmanship, failure to complete or delayed completion of property contracts.

Lease renewal claims
Dilapidations
Breach of covenant
Non-payment of rent / service charge.

Boundary disputes
Property ownership
Easements
Rights of way

Personal
Partnership
Corporate
Insolvency Litigation
Creditor support

Disputes between business partners
Termination of partnerships, accounts and enquires.

Claims of £5,000 or more.
Claims of under £5,000 are handled by our recommended collection management professionals

Disputed trust and probate matters between beneficiaries or personal representatives.
Inheritance claims.

Application for injunctions
(Recent examples include: Search and Seizures; and Freezing Orders.)

Advising private individuals, groups and companies regarding environmental issues, including: compliance; risks and claims (both potential and real). For example: hazardous waste.