Dispute resolution solicitors

Clear and effective advice to help you resolve disputes quickly

If you are in a situation that you don’t want to be in, and you’re facing a dispute or bringing a claim against another party, you need the right lawyer beside you.

Our dispute resolution solicitors are friendly and approachable and have a proven track record of getting the best outcome for clients. In all cases, we try to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively for property disputes, inheritance or trust disputes, or any company/professional-related disputes.

We will look to resolve cases without the need to issue court proceedings if possible, and we will always consider the use of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.

Quick guide to our dispute resolution services for individuals

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Instructed on an impressive range of disputes, including IP, partnership, property and contractual claims. Strong litigation practice complemented by significant mediation capabilities. Strengths (quotes mainly from clients): ‘Excellent and easy to deal with.'''

864+

Years’ combined
experience, built since 1947

Years’ combined
experience, built since 1947
94%

Of clients would
recommend us

Of clients would
recommend us
1947

The year our Cheltenham
law firm was established

The year our Cheltenham
law firm was established
49

Outstanding rankings
in The Legal 500

Outstanding rankings
in The Legal 500

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Clear and effective advice to help you resolve disputes quickly

If you are in a situation that you don’t want to be in, and you’re facing a dispute or bringing a claim against another party, you need the right lawyer beside you.

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Director, partnership & shareholder disputes

Inheritance & trust disputes

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Recovering debt

Recovering debt

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Our team would love to hear from you

Paul Gordon

How can we help?

Abigail WaldronBA (Hons)

Private client executive

Achante Anson (she/her)LLB (Hons)

Trainee solicitor

Adam HaleBA (Hons), TEP, FALA

Partner

Alasdair GarbuttLLB (Hons)

Partner

Alex GriffithsBA (Hons), MA

Trainee solicitor

Angela NewmanLLB (Hons)

Senior associate, solicitor

Annabel HullBA Comb Hons, LLB

Senior associate, solicitor

Bethen Day (was Abraham)LLB (Hons), LLM

Associate, solicitor

Bridget RedmondLLB

Managing Partner

Charlotte CowdellBA (Hons), LLB

Partner

Chris WillsLLB (Hons)

Partner

Claire CoxLLB

Partner

Dorcas GuillebaudBA (Hons), MA (Hons)

Senior associate, solicitor

Emily James

Completions manager

Emma ThompsonLLB (Hons)

Partner

Eliza Senior-FellowsLLB (Hons), LLM

Solicitor

Evie ClaridgeLLB (Hons), LLM

Solicitor

Frazer Wallace (he/him)BSc (Hons), Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Associate, solicitor

Graeme RobertsLLB (Hons)

Consultant, construction law

Helen HowesLLM

Senior associate, solicitor

Héloïse BrittainLLB (Hons)

Associate, solicitor

Hifsa O'Kelly (she/her)LLB (Hons)

Partner

Isabel MurtonLLB (Hons)

Solicitor

Jade Domone (she/her)LLB (Hons)

Paralegal

Jamie CookBSc (Hons)

Solicitor

Jane GorrillACILEx

Associate, conveyancer

Janine GuthrieFCILEx, TEP

Senior associate, chartered legal executive

Jennifer CockettLLB (Hons)

Senior associate, solicitor

Jenny Hawrot (she/her)LLB (Hons)

Partner

Joeli Boxall (she/her)LLB (Hons), LLM