Dispute Resolution

Inevitably, business relationships sometimes lead to business disputes.  When that happens, it is imperative that your advisers understand your position quickly and clearly.  In particular they must understand the specific concerns of public authorities – for example, the need always to consider reputational issues, the need to balance policy and commercial interests and the need to behave with the utmost propriety.  

Our dispute resolution team brings a broad range of skills and experience to bear so as to bring disputes to a resolution quickly and cost-effectively. We do not adopt a one-track approach.  and are one of the leading firms in promoting and utilising alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  We have been involved in two of the largest and most complex matters resolved through ADR and  also represent public sector employer clients in the resolution of Employment Tribunal claims through private or ACAS mediation.

We advise on disputes in a wide range of areas in public life including engineering/technical, construction, banking and finance, property, and administrative/public law.  We have extensive experience of advising both public and private sector clients in facilitating settlement of disputes by giving strategic advice.

For a confidential discussion of any issues in this area, without any obligation and free of charge, please contact Andrew Lafferty on 020 7861 4000 or email andrew.lafferty@ffw.com.

"At Field Fisher Waterhouse 23 partners provide specialist advice across a broad range of industry sectors. Particular strength remains in construction, engineering and projects work. Other areas include IP/IT, property, aviation and travel, employment and public and regulatory litigation." - Legal 500 (2005 Edition): Commercial Litigation