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Dispute resolution

Dispute resolution lawyers

Delivering solutions to a broad range of disputes for leading global, national and local organisations and businesses.

We understand that managing risk and dealing with disputes diverts valuable resource and time away from the core objectives of a business. Disputes can prohibit growth, expansion and, ultimately, success. Our well-resourced team of lawyers provides advice and representation on a wide range of disputes.

Our expertise

Commercial litigation >
Corporate disputes >
Mediation & arbitration >
Funding a Dispute >
Injunctions >
Insurance litigation >
Defamation, libel & slander claims >
Debt recovery >
Paying your debt >
Financial and tax disputes >
Tax disputes >
Intellectual property disputes >
Insolvency & restructuring >
Shareholder disputes >
Corporate acquisition disputes >
Partnership disputes >
Joint venture disputes >
Directors’ disputes >
Agency disputes >
Technology disputes >
Post Termination Restrictive Covenants >
Professional Negligence >
Dispute Services >
Bulk Debt Recovery >
Property disputes >

Our people

Richard Phillips - Property Litigation Paralegal
Richard Phillips Senior Paralegal
Rhys Jarman - IP Disputes Lawyer
Rhys Jarman Partner - Head of IP, Technology and Manufacturing Disputes
Gemma Baker - Head of Financial Recovery Operations
Gemma Baker Partner - Head of Financial Recovery Operations
Shannon Leering Solicitor
Philip Harris - Construction Solicitor
Philip Harris Partner & Solicitor-Advocate
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Claiming your right: An introduction to Adverse Possession

Adverse possession allows an individual to gain legal ownership of a property by occupying it, without the original owner’s permission, for an extended period. The Land Registration Act 2002 gave landowners a little more control over their properties than they had previously but, as adverse possession is a complex area of property law, advice should be sought from a lawyer with appropriate experience.

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Published on 25 March 2025
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In the shark tank: do restrictive covenants protect a brand or limit young talent?

Gymshark took ex-influencer Nathanial Massiah to court for breaking a three-month non-compete clause by promoting rival brand YoungLA. The case, which settled before trial, sparked debate over fairness in influencer contracts and the risks brands face when enforcing restrictive covenants. It highlights the need for clear, balanced agreements and legal awareness in the influencer industry.

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Published on 20 February 2025
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Improved protections against fraudulent payments

October 2024 saw the introduction of two new initiatives by UK banks that are expected to significantly address the problem of fraud. New reimbursement obligations for authorised push payment fraud came into force on 7 October 2024, and on 31 October 2024 the name-checking service, Confirmation of Payee (CoP).

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Published on 05 December 2024
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Wright Hassall assists in dispute valued at over £500,000

In an ongoing unfair prejudice petition presented in the High Court, at extremely short notice we were instructed to prepare an Amended Points of Defence and Counterclaim together with a Witness Statement in support of the client’s application to amend his Points of Defence, less than a week before a hearing was listed to hear the application of the same.

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Published on 11 March 2024
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Case settled by Wright Hassall team against professional sports team who sought to exploit patented technology without licence terms

We advised a leading engineering research and development business in connection with proceedings in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court against a professional sports team which had sought to exploit the client’s patented technology without licence terms.

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Published on 11 March 2024
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