Civil disputes are disagreements between private individuals or between a private individual and an organisation or businesses to businesses.

At Bank Solicitors we recognise that the key concern for a client is ensuring that disputes are resolved quickly and cost effectively. We offer both legal and practical advice in all aspects of dispute resolution as well as offering advice in respect of Court proceedings. We provide this service to businesses, sole traders and private individuals.

The types of civil disputes we help with are:

• Breach of contract, contractual and consumer disputes.

• Wills, trust, probate, estate or inheritance disputes.

• Disputes over money, commercial debt recovery and insolvency.

• Land, boundary or property disputes.

• Landlord, tenant, housing, office dilapidations disputes.

• Unfair dismissal or employment disputes.

• Financial mis-selling disputes.

• Neighbour disputes.

• Professional negligence – poor work carried out by builders, surveyors or other professionals.

• Defamation of character.

Civil dispute resolution options:

Alternate Dispute resolution:

Wherever possible, we recommend using a method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before taking the matter to court. There are several alternative dispute resolution methods that can be used, including round table negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.

If you can prevent a lengthy and complex trial proceeding, that is always preferable –and will save you time and money.

Civil Litigation:

If ADR is not possible or is unsuccessful, we may have to bring a civil claim through the court system to resolve the dispute. The litigation process is slow and complex, though not all cases end up at trial.

How we help you:

Whatever the grounds for a dispute, we understand it can be daunting and stressful for all involved. We will ensure you are fully informed on the options available and will support you through every step of the dispute resolution and litigation process, including:

• Evaluating the strength of your claim and the likely outcomes.

• Ensuring you understand the costs involved.

• Liaising with the other parties to fully establish the grounds for the dispute.

• Gathering evidence to substantiate your case.

• Attempting to resolve the dispute before going to court.

If litigation is required:

• Lodging your claim with the appropriate court and serving it to the defendant or lodging your intention to defend a claim.

• Establishing the timetable for proceedings as decided by the court.

• Representing you in court.

• Enforcing a judgement in your favour or lodging an appeal if necessary.

Choosing Bank Solicitors for civil dispute resolution gives you:

• Exceptional legal expertise focused on achieving the best possible outcome.

• Experts in all mediation methods and court proceedings.

• Balanced, robust approach with clear and practical guidance.