Dispute Resolution
Whenever and wherever disputes arise we pride ourselves
on providing reasoned, realistic advice on the routes towards resolution
whilst enforcing clients' claims and protecting their rights. We will
ensure full representation in the courts or at tribunals / inquiries
/ arbitrations whenever necessary.
We undertake a broad range of commercial, corporate and property-related
litigation and arbitrations both within the UK and internationally.
Where litigation can be avoided we are able to assist clients to take
full advantage of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation
which can lead to a quick and effective settlement of disputes without
resort to the courts.
Clients at all times receive advice and assistance from specialists
and/or dedicated teams.
Work includes the following:
Commercial Agents
Pursuing claims against, or defending, agents where the Commercial
Agents Regulations 1993 apply.
Commercial Fraud
Advising employers and employees where fraud within the workplace
is suspected, or is discovered, and requires investigation or prosecution
through to recovery of funds including the tracing of assets.
Company Restorations
Applications to restore companies to the Register.
Competition Law
In conjunction with our Company Commercial Department, setting up
a competition law compliance programme and providing training. Also
handling dawn raids or other investigations by the competition authorities
and dealing with related tribunal/court cases.
Compulsory Purchase & Compensation
Advising and representing you in connection with compensation claims
whether informally or in the Lands Tribunal.
Construction
Advising developers/owners, institutional funders, main contractors,
specialist sub-contractors and professional consultants (whether as
claimant or defendant) on all aspects of a construction dispute, including:
all relevant forums - litigation (High Court (TCC) and County Court),
arbitration, adjudication, mediation or conciliation; risk and cost
assessment; relevant protocols; and all types of claim, including
payment, defects, loss and expense, delay, contract/no contract disputes.
Consumer and sale of goods
Advising manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers on all
aspects of current consumer legislation, rights and remedies.
Contentious aspects of intellectual property/IT
Includes advising on copyright, design right, patent and trade mark
infringements. Also passing off and domain name disputes, and data
protection issues.
Contentious Probate
We handle all problems arising out of the execution of wills and administration
of estates including claims for or against beneficiaries and claims
by dependants.
Contractual and Commercial Disputes
All types of dispute are handled ranging from debt-collection and
consumer matters through to complex international claims.
Corporate Immigration
Includes applications for work permits and visas on behalf of businessmen/women
and investors in the UK.
Defamation
Libel and slander, and the related areas of malicious falsehood, negligent
mis-statement and breach of privacy/confidence.
Director Disputes and Disqualification
Includes advising and defending directors on breach of fiduciary duty
claims and in disqualification proceedings, and advising and representing
companies or co-directors in disputes with directors.
Environmental Law
Actions in nuisance, environmental offences, and claims relating to
minerals, waste and contaminated land.
Gaming and Licensing
In particular, work for casinos and hotels, including liquor licensing.
Health and Safety
Defending prosecutions brought by the HSE and all associated investigatory
work such as representation at coroners inquests and at PACE interviews.
Holiday Claims
Advising independent tour operators and agents on claims and disputes
arising from consumer complaints.
Immigration
Advice and assistance on business immigration to the UK to include
work permits, Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HMSP), leave to enter
and leave to remain in the UK and British nationality issues.
Insolvency
Advising on all aspects of insolvency, in particular receiverships,
liquidations, administrations and all aspects of personal insolvency
working closely with insolvency practitioners.
Insurance Litigation
Acting for both claimants and defendants in insurance related claims,
advising on areas such as the scope of the policy and negotiating/bringing/defending
claims.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Includes bringing and defending minority shareholder actions.
Professional Conduct
Includes representation on behalf of professional bodies and on behalf
of individuals before disciplinary tribunals.
Professional Negligence
A team of lawyers specialising in assisting those involved in bringing
or defending claims of professional negligence against solicitors,
barristers, accountants, architects, surveyors and financial advisers.
Property Litigation
A team of lawyers specialising in property related litigation. Both
commercial and private client work is undertaken and all aspects of
property litigation including the granting of new tenancies, statutory
compensation, the quitting of premises, claims against tenants and
on behalf of tenants including service of statutory notices, mortgage-related
disputes, possession, boundary disputes, rights of way and other easements,
the removal of trespassers from land as well as advice and assistance
in connection with the forfeiture of leases and other remedies for
breach of covenant. The team has particular expertise with regard
to agricultural tenancies and commonhold / enfranchisement matters.
View the latest edition of
Property
Litigation Update, our quarterly update designed to keep you abreast
of developments in the area of Property Litigation.
Public/Administrative Law
We are able to advise on actions of public authorities and, if appropriate,
represent clients on judicial review matters.
Town & Country Planning
We can advise and represent you in connection with planning applications
and appeals, certificates of lawfulness and enforcement notices.
For further enquiries please contact Peter Radula-Scott (view
full profile) on 01892 510000 or email peter.radula-scott@ts-p.co.uk.
Other lawyers who also specialise in this type of work:
Sue
Sullivan - Partner
Kamal
Aggarwal - Partner
Raymond
Beard - Partner
Nick
Horton - Partner
Julie
Gabay - Legal Executive Senior Associate
Justin Barker - Associate
John
Spence - Associate
Mark
Steggles - Solicitor
Douglas
Skilton - Solicitor
Marie Therese - Paralegal
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