Private Client Services
Dispute Resolution

Disputes are stressful for everyone involved. We understand this. Our aim to make the process as painless as possible.

     
       

The majority of clients instructing us with disputes will be never see the inside of a court room. In every situation, we seek to secure the best possible result for our clients, not for us. In the majority of instructions we receive, such a best possible result does in fact not equate to raising a court action. When disputes arise, there is often some sort of existing relationship between the two (or more) disputing parties, such as business partners, employee/employer, professional/client and the like. In these situations, the best result may be one in which the parties can continue to communicate and work together once everything is resolved.

If you are involved in a dispute, we can attempt to first resolve it by the means of correspondence. We can also utilise our experience in negotiation. In some circumstances, we can refer you to other services such as mediation, or in domestic situations, relationship counselling or family mediation.

However, there are disputes, where there is a clear cut case for proceeding with litigation. We are experienced litigators and will guide you through the process from start to finish. In personal injury claims, we will act on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.

Even when proceedings have been raised, if an out of court settlement can be reached, it is a much cheaper and less stressful avenue than proceeding with litigation.

One size doesn't fit all and we will discuss a number of options with you to achieve the best result for you.

We have experience in a range of dispute resolution services, including (but not limited to):-

Litigation in the Sheriff Courts (Small Claims, Summary Cause and Ordinary Cause) and Court of Session

 

- Breach of Contract
- Child Law – Parental Rights and Responsibilities
- Damage to Property/Plant Negligence
- Debt and Asset Recovery
- Defamation
- Dissolution or Nullity of Civil Partnership
- Divorce
- Interdict and Interim Interdict
- Personal Injury Actions (No Win, No Fee)
- Professional Negligence
- Road Traffic Claims

 

Representing clients at tribunals and boards

- Employment Tribunals
- Lands Tribunal for Scotland
- Licensing Boards
- Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland

Extra-judicial settlements

- Out of court/tribunal agreements

Alternative Dispute Resolution

- Arbitration
- Family Mediation (including Child Contact Centres)
- Mediation
- Relationship Counselling

 
 
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