Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
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In an increasingly regulated world disputes are often unavoidable whether you have a dispute with another individual, a company or local authority, or perhaps you feel a civil wrong has been committed against you, then you may seek to resolve the dispute through Dispute Resolution.
At Brar & Co we acknowledge that disputes are disruptive, time consuming and often can prove quite costly to clients and their businesses. Given that in every dispute there is a window of opportunity to resolve the claim swiftly we will help you to achieve early settlement without the costs and stress of having to go to court by discussing and engaging in negotiations with an opposing party or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
We pride ourselves on being well versed in the Civil Procedure Rules and in instances where court cannot be avoided, we will fight your corner fearlessly to protect your best interests and ensure satisfactory outcome.
We can offer our expertise to both consumers and business and from the very early stages will advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of your case to assess the most appropriate form of strategy to ensure that your dispute to secure early advantage and secure the best outcome at the earliest opportunity.
If you are experiencing a dispute and would like to find out what you should do next, please contact our office on 0191 276 6880 or submit your enquiry here for a free consultation.
FAQs
Find out more about Dispute Resolution.
Dispute Resolutionis used to describe the process of resolving disputes between parties, it is a “catch-all” phrase for any disputes that may arise in a personal or business context including breach of contract, debt recovery, inheritance disputes or partnership disputes.
Alternative Dispute Resolution refers to a range of method that can be utilized in order to achieve a resolution to any dispute rather than becoming involved in court proceedings. For example, mediation is a form of ADR whereby parties will be given a chance to meet in separate rooms with an independent mediator to assist in negotiating a settlement.
It is extremely difficult, if not impossible to provide an accurate estimate of time as each case will depend on its nature, complexities, the court’s timetabling and an opposing party’s willingness to settle. As a general rule most cases may achieve settlement or resolution within few months but if proceedings are ongoing then it may take longer than 6 months.
The general rule is that costs follow the event meaning that the loser pays the reasonable costs of the wining party. The costs are usually comprised of, but not limited to, witness expenses, court fees, expert fees and professional legal charges.
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