Business & property disputes
Handling disputes concerning your business and commercial property can be immensely stressful. At Owen White Catlin, we understand the importance of resolving these issues quickly and positively, preserving important professional relationships whilst saving you time and money.
We can support you with:
- Business disputes
- Commercial and Residential Property disputes
- Professional negligence
- Debt recovery
- Injunctions
Why choose Owen White Catlin?
We appreciate the disruption that disputes can have on your business’s day-to-day operations and aim to resolve conflict pragmatically out of court where possible. Nevertheless, if litigation is necessary, we have the knowledge and experience to deal with court claims up to and including trial. Our expert solicitors have extensive experience dealing with all manner of business and property disputes.
We have a comprehensive portfolio of experience and will take the time to fully understand the context of the dispute, using our legal knowledge and tactical acumen to construct a case most likely to bring you the outcome you deserve.
Talk to one of our business dispute solicitors today
To discuss your case with one of our expert business dispute solicitors, please contact us to schedule an appointment. You can call one of our offices directly, or use our online enquiry form. We can assure you of a prompt response so you can focus on moving past the dispute. We are also happy to meet with you via various online video platforms to minimise disruption to your working day.
Why work with our business dispute solicitors?
Our disputes team have been serving the community of South West London, Middlesex, Surrey and the Chiswick and Hammersmith areas for a number of years, providing logical, practical solutions to various business and property disputes. Our legal expertise and excellent mediatory skills will give you the best chance of achieving a positive solution, keeping the best interests of your business at heart.
As experts in alternative conflict resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation, we believe that solving matters outside of court will save time and stress and preserve important professional relationships.
Nevertheless, commercial litigation is generally dealt with in the County Court and High Court, where one is suing or being sued for money or property. The disputes that form the subject of Commercial Litigation vary greatly, from multi-million-pound companies and partnership battles to simple rent arrears cases or Professional Negligence actions.
When you need to resolve a dispute via litigation, we understand that you need speed, efficiency, and an understanding of commercial risk. At Owen White Catlin, we have a team of skilled and experienced Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitors who will take the time to understand your business needs and devise a litigation strategy that best suits you.
We will listen, provide wise counsel and legal expertise, and offer innovative solutions to address and resolve issues on your behalf. We will advise you on your position and options and help you take appropriate action, using our extensive experience of the court process to manoeuvre your case through the UK’s court system efficiently.
We are always happy to discuss flexible ways of funding your claim and will be up front about the likely total costs.
We can advise you on obtaining an After the Event (ATE) insurance policy, which would cover you against your opponent’s legal fees and disbursement if you lost, and potentially your own disbursements.
In certain specific cases, we can also handle a claim on a conditional fee basis, again entirely at the partners' discretion.
Our property and business dispute services
Business disputes
Disputes and running a business almost come hand-in-hand. Whilst a dispute is never a pleasant experience and may cost you time and money, they are extremely likely to arise during your time running a business, so being aware of this and having legal advisors in place who can provide prompt and practical advice is part of day-to-day business.
Business disputes can arise for various reasons, including conflicts of interest, contract issues, professional negligence, shareholder duties, and director disputes or breaches of director duties. It is crucial that you are aware of your rights as a business to mitigate any damages you may suffer during this process.
At Owen White Catlin, our expert business disputes solicitors have the knowledge and skill to ensure that your business leaves any dispute in the best possible shape, ready to move forward confidently. Whether through litigation or an alternative dispute resolution method, we can promise specialised, efficient advice that will strengthen your case exponentially.
We can also offer a retainer, meaning whenever you have a problem, however big or small, you’ll know that you have a legal team that will handle whatever problem arises.
Property disputes
Property and business are inexplicably linked, with property being essential to the foundation and maintenance of most successful businesses. Therefore, it is essential to secure the best legal advice to protect your business's interests so your company can confidently work towards meeting its commercial goals.
Commercial property disputes are commonplace and can arise from issues such as breaches of lease, failure to pay rent, forfeiture proceedings, mergers and acquisitions, residential development, land disposals and contract issues. Rest assured that our property disputes solicitors are experts in their field and have experience securing the best outcome for their clients in all manner of property disputes, from residential property to offices and industrial developments.
Our expert property disputes solicitors are equally adept at handling national and local clients on commercial property disputes. We can provide a bespoke service sure to tackle the dispute at its heart, using our excellent legal knowledge to construct a case that gives your company the best possible chance at succeeding in their dispute.
Talk to one of our disputes solicitors today
To discuss your case with one of our expert disputes solicitors, please contact us to schedule an appointment. You can call us directly on one of our office numbers, or alternatively by using our online enquiry form. We can assure you of a prompt response so you can focus on moving past the dispute.