Resolving disputes before they become bigger problems.
Civil disputes come in many forms.
What begins as a disagreement over a contract, property, payment or professional service can quickly become expensive and entrenched.
Early advice can change that.
Start with the problem.
What we do
- Contractual disputes
- Property and land disputes
- Professional negligence
- Debt and payment disputes
- Construction disputes
- Injunctions
- Financial claims
- Reputation and sensitive disputes
- Claims between individuals
- Claims involving businesses and professionals
- Court proceedings and appeals
Bringing & defending claims
We act for both claimants and defendants.
That matters because understanding how the other side is likely to analyse a case can help identify its real strengths and weaknesses.
Before proceedings are pursued, we consider the evidence, legal merits, likely cost, recoverability and what the client actually wants to achieve.
A legally arguable case is not necessarily a sensible case to pursue.
Urgent problems
Some disputes cannot wait for the ordinary timetable of litigation.
We advise on urgent applications including injunctions and other interim remedies where immediate court intervention may be required to protect a client’s position.
Resolving the dispute
Court proceedings are sometimes necessary. They are not always the best answer.
We use negotiation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution where they offer a realistic route to resolving the problem.
Our experience as litigators also matters in settlement discussions: meaningful negotiation requires an understanding of what will happen if agreement is not reached.
Winning the argument is only useful if the outcome is worth achieving.
Why Advocates Smith Taubitz Unsworth Ltd?
Civil disputes sit at the heart of our litigation practice.
Our Advocates understand both the preparation and the advocacy required to take a case to court, while remaining focused on proportionality and practical outcomes.
