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Manage your dispute in private

Very few people want to drag their companies, families and personal lives through the courts or the media.

However, when a commercial or personal dispute arises, a court battle may seem like the only option.

But there are alternatives, and we can help.


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Successful results in private

We looked at our work over the last decade and realized that in most of our cases, we actually helped clients achieve a desirable result outside of the court system, and away from the glare of the media.

What does this mean?

There are actually many options available for businesses, charities, people and families that do not want the expense and publicity that can be associated with going to court. We are trained negotiators and work hard to reach settlements out of court. We have teams of people based globally that focus on arbitration, mediation and adjudication which are all completely separate processes from the courts. And of course, ideally you avoid a dispute altogether. Contracts should be water tight and we often recommend including arbitration and mediation clauses to leave your options as broad as possible should you have a disagreement down the line.

Achieving the right result for you

While we hope to reach an early settlement through mediation or arbitration, we will fight your corner, and if the right strategy involves pursuing your case in court, we have a team of 150 expert litigators globally who will fight tooth and nail to achieve the best result possible.

Dealing with your dispute, in private

People often fear pursuing a dispute, but it is important to recognise that in many cases disputes can be resolved away from a court battle and the glare of the media. Not only can a dispute be resolved quickly and as amicably as possible, there can also be significant cost savings.

How can we help you?

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Peter Wood

Peter Wood, partner and CEO, dispute resolution

Peter is an experienced lawyer with almost 30 years’ experience in dispute resolution. He has particular expertise in commercial disputes, restructuring and insolvency, and international arbitration. He has a wealth of experience in company disputes, often advising on shareholder and joint-venture issues.

‘Many more of our cases are successfully resolved through mediation or arbitration, clients are understandably keen to avoid a long and expensive court battle’

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Peter Wood

Peter Wood

Partner | London

Peter Wood

Partner | London

Litigation and arbitration

Andrew Fremlin-Key

Andrew Fremlin-Key

Partner | London

Andrew Fremlin-Key

Partner | London

Litigation and arbitration

Amber Melville-Brown

Amber Melville-Brown

Partner | New York

Paul Hewitt

Paul Hewitt

Partner | London

Paul Hewitt

Partner | London

Trust, estate and inheritance disputes

Deborah Barker, S.C.

Deborah Barker, S.C.

Partner | Singapore

Deborah Barker, S.C.

Partner | Singapore

Litigation and arbitration

Dean R. Nicyper

Dean R. Nicyper

Partner | New York

Dean R. Nicyper

Partner | New York

Litigation and arbitration

Elaine Aarons

Elaine Aarons

Partner | London

Elaine Aarons

Partner | London

Employment

Eleni Polycarpou

Eleni Polycarpou

Partner | London

Eleni Polycarpou

Partner | London

Litigation and arbitration