Dispute Resolution

For over 25 years, Specters Solicitors have been specialists in Dispute Resolution and Litigation.

Dispute Resolution refers to the process by which two parties reach a solution to their dispute.

Parties must find the best process and medium to voice their grievances, narrow the points of dispute and identify practical solutions.

Whilst these are somewhat obvious statements, they are not always properly understood, even by experienced lawyers. Many lawyers will encourage their client to issue court proceedings, regardless of the case or their client’s objectives. However, Dispute Resolution does not inevitably mean legal action. Whilst a court room is sometimes the best place to finally resolve a dispute, there are many forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution that parties should first consider.

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Types of disputes resolution

Disputes can arise in a vast array of settings. You may have a dispute with another party to a contract, or a former solicitor over poor advice. Specters has expert knowledge and experience in resolving a wide array of civil and commercial matters.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Civil Disputes

Debt Recovery

Ground Rent Claims

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Contractual Dispute Resolution

Insurance Disputes

Landlord & Tenant Disputes

Our dispute resolution solicitors

Ken Specter

Managing Director

Ken Specter

Managing Director

Ken Specter studied Law at London University and The College of law in Chester.

Ken founded Specter & Partners in 1985 and for the first 15 years of his career specialised in litigation, acting on behalf of Private, commercial and insurance clients appearing before many courts and tribunals.

Ken founded Lawshield, a legal expenses insurance business, alongside Connexus insurance solutions in 1996 which both service a number of high net worth insurers nationally as well as providing insurance to…

Andrew Specter

Director

Andrew Specter

Director

Andrew achieved a first-class honours degree in Economics and Econometrics at the University of Nottingham.

Andrew completed both the Graduate Diploma in Law and then the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School, graduating with a Distinction. Andrew would go on to study for a Masters of Laws at the London School of Economics, again graduating with a Distinction.

Andrew has worked at Specters since 2017 and qualified as a solicitor in 2019. He specialises in general litigation, with…

Paul Daniel

Director

Paul Daniel

Director

Paul studied Law at the University of Hertfordshire and then completed his Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in York. Paul qualified as a Solicitor in July 2012.

Paul joined Specters in February 2016 and is based in the London office. He specialises in Professional Negligence for claims against Surveyors, Lawyers, Accountants, Brokers, Independent Financial Advisors, and also victims of conveyancing fraud.

Paul also acts for clients who have sustained serious injuries…

Tracey Atallah

Solcitor

Tracey Atallah

Solicitor

Tracey became qualified in the UK in 2017. She completed an LLB at the University of London, an LPC at BPP and is currently finishing her Masters in Business.

Tracey is a bi-lingual English/Arabic speaking solicitor. She has a broad range of experience in various sectors within the legal profession.

Tracey is frequently instructed in cases involving complicated financial matters and represents clients of a high net worth both in the UK and based in other jurisdictions…

Hajra Rehman

Solicitor

Hajra Rehman

Solicitor

Hajra is a dedicated and highly skilled Solicitor who qualified in May 2024, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Specters team. Since joining the firm in April 2024, Hajra has established herself as a key member of the London office, specialising in professional negligence claims and occasional assisting in personal injury and medical defence cases.

Hajra’s legal journey began with a solid academic foundation at Kings College London, where she studied Law. She further honed her skills…

Suzannah Pinkerton

Solicitor

Suzannah Pinkerton

Solicitor

Suzannah qualified as a Solicitor in 2024 and has since established herself as a dynamic legal professional specialising in commercial matters and group action claims. Her legal acumen is complemented by her extensive experience in the construction and property sectors, where she has successfully navigated complex commercial disputes.

Joining Specters in October 2023, Suzannah quickly became an integral part of the team, bringing with her a wealth of experience in various areas of law…

Jack Warwick

Legal Assistant

Jack Warwick

Legal Assistant

Jack Joined the firm as a Litigation Assistant in September 2022 after graduating from the University of the West of England with a LLB (Hons) Law degree.

He primarily assists the team with Professional Negligence and Personal Injury claims and intends to take on the LPC or the SQE in the next few months to go in to working as a qualified solicitor.

In his spare time, he enjoys watching and playing a variety of sports…

Is the outcome of dispute resolution legally binding?

There are various ways to resolve a dispute. Generally, parties should first attempt forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation. In mediation, the outcome is not binding unless the parties enter into a formal settlement agreement.

If forms of alternative dispute resolution fail, parties will seek a final judgement either in the civil courts or at arbitration. Both a court judgement and arbitrator’s decision will generally be legally binding, although there may be a chance to appeal.

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How long will a dispute take to resolve?

A dispute will generally take as long as needed for the parties to either reach a settlement, or obtain a final judgement. Often parties are able to settle a dispute quickly, within a year, if they are willing to compromise. However, if there is no room to compromise and/or a party is willing to take on costs and risk, a case will go to a final hearing, which could take many years.

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Dispute Resolution