Disputes are often time consuming, stressful and costly. If the process can be shortened the less stressful it will be, and ultimately, less costly.


How is this possible?


The Disputes Resolution team lead by Richard Davies, a Solicitor-Advocate and accredited mediator, are experts in the use of the Civil Procedure rules (the rules governing claims at Court).

We deal with disputes all day, and every day; and are aware that there can be more than one way to approach a case. Dispute Resolution is the art of considering and employing all measures necessary to resolve a dispute swiftly and economically, while achieving the best outcome available for our clients in the circumstances. To do this we will consider and discuss the merits with you of negotiation, mediation, arbitration and pure litigation. In fact, at Davies, we manage to settle most of our cases without the need for Trial (about 80% cases).

Sometimes it will be necessary to take a case to Trial as settlement can only be negotiated / mediated if there is a meeting of minds. Consequently everything undertaken on your case will be done with Trial in mind so that you and we are prepared if this eventuality arises and you are kept aware of the risks that may be involved at all times.

If the matter does get to Trial we shall give you the option of appointing either a barrister or one of our team to represent you as advocate. All members of our Disputes Resolution team are experienced advocates. Our head of team is a Solicitor-Advocate, one of only three solicitors within the Cambridge region with Rights of Audience in all higher Courts, both civil and crimina. He enjoys the same rights of audience as barristers.

What type of disputes do we have experience of?

Our Disputes Resolution team have experience in an exceptionally wide and differing types of disputes. The best approach to take is to call Richard Davies on 01223 842211 for a no obligation discussion of your needs.

Examples of some areas of law we have recently assisted clients with are as follows

Business Issues

  • Contractual Disputes
  • Construction and Engineering
  • European Law
  • Employment
  • Breach of Copyright / Passing Off / Patent
  • Intellectual Property
  • Injunctions
  • Debt Recovery

Consumer Problems

  • Disputes with Manufacturers
  • Disputes with Service Providers
  • Sales of Goods Issues
  • Professional Negligence

Neighbour Disputes

  • Rights of Way
  • Nuisance
  • Injunctions

Employment

  • Compromise Agreements
  • Tribunal and County Court Claims

Landlord & Tenant

  • Repossessions
Road Traffic Offences
  • Drink Driving
  • Speeding
  • Dangerous Driving
  • Careless Driving
  • Magistrate and Crown Court Representation

Private Client Issues

  • Disputes over Wills
  • Disputes over Probate
  • Court of Protection Applications


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