Dispute Resolution

When a dispute happens, it’s important to act quickly, understand what’s at stake and know what’s needed to get it resolved. Our team of expert dispute resolution lawyers will ensure you understand the issues you face and what risks are involved, and help you decide on a strategy that will let you move forward. If we can, we’ll keep it out of court, but if it comes to that point, we’ll fight on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome.

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Wayne Beynon

Wayne Beynon

I offer pragmatic advice focussed on resolving (or avoiding) disputes quickly and cost-effectively. I have acted for a variety of clients, including private equity houses, regulatory bodies, sports clubs, investment advisory companies, IT / telecommunications companies and film companies.

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Our experience

Our team handles a range of disputes from modest breach of contract claims to complex international arbitration proceedings. Regardless of the nature, complexity or value of your dispute, the significant size and depth of expertise within our team means that we will always have the right team on hand to help you navigate towards a successful resolution.

We work with you to understand the potential impact a dispute could have on your business to ensure that the strategy we deploy minimises disruption.

Our clients

We act for national and international companies and have specialist knowledge of a range of sectors including advising:

  • Banks, building societies and alternative lenders
  • Professional services businesses
  • Property managers and landowners
  • Aerospace and defence companies
  • Technology companies
  • Sports clubs.

We support charities and public sector bodies and also work with individuals, advising directors/shareholders and high net worth individuals who find themselves in a business dispute.

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Services for in-house lawyers

Managing disputes can be difficult at the best of times; this is even more likely to be the case if you work in-house. Our team are on hand to answer any queries about dispute resolution – or anything else – you might have.

So, pick up the phone when you need us, whether for up-to-date legal advice or to run something past us. We’re here to support you on your in-house journey.

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Recognition of our work

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Legal 500 2026 – Top Tier Firm

Legal 500 2026 – Top Tier Firm

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Hear what our clients say about us

We approached Adam Finch, partner at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, who specialises in hedge funding claims, in order to help us seek compensation for the IRHPs that were mis-sold to us. During that time we were guided throughout the complicated process by Adam in order to put our case forward to the bank.

During the months that we were involved in negotiations with the bank, we found Harrison Clark Rickerbys to be totally professional, thorough and supportive, ensuring that we were fully aware of the procedures and actions needed to be taken in support of our claim. Their advice was invaluable and as “non-sophisticated customers” felt that we were given every opportunity to fight our claim. We are extremely pleased that the outcome was successful and we were awarded the full claim amount plus compensation. Without Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ guidance and support, I do not feel that we may have necessarily achieved the same result.

Finance Group – Adam Finch

I strongly recommend HCR Law for commercial dispute resolution.  The team led by Adam Finch and supported by Cris Manuel-Hughes and Chloe Cottle were first class, taking a strong and no-nonsense approach against slippery and evasive opponents in a complex partnership dispute, and achieving significant victories in every contested hearing.  The team also showed empathy and flexibility in difficult moments, and their timely and pragmatic advice was key to achieving a favourable commercial settlement including payment of legal costs by my opponent.

Client testimonial Dispute resolution

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.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

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

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