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