Dispute Resolution Archive

“The reason I enjoy much success in litigation over the years is because I fight my client’s corner robustly, have a winning mentality and enjoy the strategic thinking and problem-solving…

Freehold Enfranchisement When leaseholders join together to purchase the freehold of their property, this can either be done through a voluntary process of negotiating with the current owners or under…

The Arbitration Act 1996 (the “Act”) provides a framework for arbitration proceedings in England and Wales. It has played a key role in confirming London’s position as a leading jurisdiction for commercial…

What is an injunction? Injunctions are remedies usually via court order, which can be obtained and used to either prevent a party from doing something, e.g. to prevent the sale…

Introduction If you are thinking of issuing or have just issued a claim in the Courts, you need to consider allocation and how that may affect your case. Read on…

Introduction Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is another way of resolving your dispute and in some cases will be more cost effective and speedier than issuing…

Equitable Ownership Seeking to own property in England and Wales is usually one of the largest financial decisions a person can make. It involves years of savings, hard work and…

What is a Civil Restraint Order (CRO)? A CRO is a court order issued by a judge that stops a person from re-applying to court. This would be necessary when…

Moving Towards an Extended Lease Leasehold property owners commonly decide to extend the term of their lease. Residential property owners seeking to replace their existing lease with a longer term…