Dispute Resolution Solicitors

Unfortunately, the majority of businesses encounter commercial disputes at some point and the specialist commercial dispute resolution team has the breadth of experience to guide your business to a successful outcome.

The commercial dispute resolution team advises clients from a wide range of business sectors, as well as professional services and partnerships. The team is equally happy to act for your business in making or defending a claim.

Providing objective and practical advice, the business dispute resolution specialists at Clough & Willis will assess your situation and is committed to attaining your objectives as economically as possible and in the way most advantageous to you. When it comes to a fight the team is tenacious and relentless on your behalf.

The very nature of commercial dispute resolution results in no two cases being the same; however the following case studies demonstrate the scope of expertise at Clough & Willis.

Shareholder disputes
The commercial dispute team acted for a shareholder of a commercial vehicle repair company under section 459 of the Companies Act (relief from unfair prejudice to a shareholder). The case was successfully settled by agreement with our client taking control of the company.

Commercial injunction
The team successfully sought and obtained a commercial injunction against a 3rd party for the return of a commercial plant which was duly recovered.

Property Disputes
The team of property dispute specialists recently acted for a limited company in its relocation and subsequent re-development of the existing business site and successfully resolved a planning permission dispute, saving the company in excess of £200,000.

Derivative action
The commercial dispute resolution department pursued a derivative action bought by a shareholder, on behalf of a company, to protect its assets / intellectual property.

Partnership disputes
The commercial dispute resolution solicitors at Clough & Willis recently advised a partner withdrawing from the partnership, advising on the meaning / implications of deed of partnership. The case was further complicated by the partner's position as company director of associated companies.

Copyright
The commercial team defended a claim brought by an international shoe fashion brand for breach of copyright.

For a pragmatic and commercially realistic appraisal of your situation contact Tim Gray at timothy.gray@clough-willis.co.uk