Cripps Harries Hall

Commercial dispute resolution

Our experienced commercial dispute resolution team can help you to manage risk effectively and, if disputes arise, to find practical and cost-effective solutions.

Disputes in the commercial environment are inevitable regardless of how well run a business is. We have helped many high-profile companies resolve complex claims, saving them, or recovering for them, substantial sums.

What we do

Although the scope for dispute is unlimited, there are techniques and legal principles that a team like ours can use to great effect. We can also draw on specialist legal skills from elsewhere in the firm. The areas of dispute we most commonly encounter are those relating to:

  • Commercial agreements
  • Partnerships
  • Boardroom and shareholder issues
  • Intellectual property
  • Employment
  • Claims against company directors
  • International arbitration
  • Professional negligence
  • Insurance policies
  • Fraud or dishonesty
  • Warranties on the sale of businesses or goods

Why Cripps Harries Hall?

We bring a distinctive style to any dispute with a high-level of partner involvement and, where necessary, a hand-picked team. We take time to understand the business imperatives, consider the best process to resolve the dispute and are at the forefront of solutions-based advice. Throughout, we keep you up to date and retain a close working relationship. Our advice is readily understood and delivered promptly.

Next steps

For further information please contact Peter Ashford, Ed Weeks or Peter Garry.

Name Role Contact
Peter Ashford Partner +44 (0)1892 506 113
Tom Bourne Solicitor +44 (0)1892 506 099
Joanna Ford Solicitor +44 (0)1892 506 040
Gemma Pearmain Solicitor +44 (0)1892 506 229
Ed Weeks Partner +44 (0)1892 506 196
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07/06/2011
+ Commercial dispute resolution - Discriminatory choice of Arbitrators - July 2010
The Court of Appeal has decided that an arbitration agreement requiring an arbitrator to be a member of a particular religious group is void.
01/07/2010
+ Commercial dispute resolution - The IBA Rules are Revised - June 2010
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Guidance view all
+ Guide to dispute resolution
Whilst this is a guide to dispute resolution it focuses on matters which ultimately end up in court. Most disputes are settled without going to court and the modern approach is very much to consider litigation as a last resort.
23/03/2011
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Key contacts

Peter Ashford
Commercial dispute resolution
+44 (0)1892 506 113
e-mail
Ed Weeks
Commercial dispute resolution
+44 (0)1892 506 196
e-mail