Business Disputes

Business disputes can be painful, both financially and reputationally. If you find yourself in dispute with another business, we’re in your corner. With pragmatic, commercial advice, our experienced team will help to resolve the situation in the best possible way for your organisation.

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Key contacts

Elizabeth Beatty

Partner, Joint Head of In-House Lawyer Services

Frank, no-nonsense advice – that’s what you can expect when you engage my services. When you need help with a dispute, I’ll analyse the evidence, assess your objectives and develop a detailed strategy that will help you to get the best outcome.

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Claire Holford

Partner, Head of International

Letting a dispute go on for too long is costly, stressful and can be detrimental to your business and personal time. As a dispute problem solver, the earlier I can be involved in your dispute the quicker I can apply litigation strategy to try and find a resolution.

Supporting businesses

With over 60 specialist dispute resolution lawyers in our team, we’ve got the expertise you need.

Disputes come in all shapes and sizes, often involving complex legal and regulatory issues. Based in 10 offices throughout England and Wales, we’re conveniently located and able to move quickly to make sure your matter meets key deadlines.

Our team are regularly involved in a range of business disputes including contractual, sale and asset purchase agreements, indemnity and warranty, director and shareholder, fraud, negligence, corporate governance and reputation matters.

Our clients

Businesses trust us to resolve their disputes in the most effective way possible. Our clients range from SMEs to national and international businesses. We regularly advise private and publicly listed companies as well as public sector bodies, charities, sports clubs and individuals.

As one of the largest and most successful dispute resolution teams in the UK, you will receive the quality of advice you would expect from a city-based practice, at competitive rates. We always put your objectives at the heart of our advice, providing options and next steps to move the issue forward. Our pricing is transparent, with estimates provided along the way, and we always keep the interests of your business front and centre.

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Hear what clients say about us

Stewart is very smart; it’s always a pleasure working with him. He is always thinking about the strategic considerations of a case.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Natalie is a very good litigator who is very dedicated to her clients and incredibly hard-working.

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Kate continues to provide an excellent service. She combines a strong knowledge base with an excellent understanding of what clients are seeking to achieve.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Elizabeth Beatty is very well respected when it comes to large shareholder disputes. She is trusted by clients and judges and respected by opponents.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Dominic Hopkins is simply an excellent lawyer – reassuringly old-school and extremely commercially astute.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Ben is very sound, very solid, very thorough and a safe pair of hands.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Andrew is a very experienced individual with a great breadth and depth of knowledge. He is always personable and focused on getting results for the client.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Adam Finch always has a strong grip on matters at every stage.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

We would like to take this final opportunity to thank you for all your help, patience and advice in getting the matter successfully settled. You have always been there when we have been in need, with guidance, diplomacy and patience which has helped us so much. It has been a difficult time and such a relief that it is now settled.

Client testimonial Business dispute

We spent years looking for a team with the correct expertise, professionalism, drive and responsiveness to handle our complex legal matter and dispute. This team was exactly that. Had they not been instructed we likely wouldn’t have reached a resolution at all, never mind one that was thorough and legally sound.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Natalie Minott is an exceptional lawyer with a unique set of skills that set her apart from most lawyers that I have ever come across. She is technically excellent, responsive, level headed and professional and has the drive and expertise to lead a dispute to an appropriate resolution that both takes the stress away from her clients and shows real value.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Andrew Walker has been growing the team across the firm’s offices to become a more significant player in the property/real estate litigation market; their locations and team mean they are able to offer a good balance between expertise and cost efficiency.

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