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Dispute Resolution for You
We fully understand that disputes can be disruptive, costly and time-consuming. Seeking legal advice from the outset and being aware of your legal position will often minimise the risk and impact.
Our team is committed to providing their clients with a quick and proactive service in the most cost-effective way and court action is only used as a last resort.
Visit our commercial dispute resolution page if you're looking for dispute resolution for your business.
We advise many creditors and individuals on matters relating to personal insolvency.
Our team consider the practicalities of maximising the recovery for creditors and finding practical solutions for individuals. We acknowledge that these matters can be sensitive, so our team take a forward-thinking and practical approach to suit the required needs.
For advice on bankruptcy and statutory demands, please get in touch.
At times we may be supplied with goods or services which fall below our expectations, the service or goods provided are of poor quality or they don’t meet our requirements. Similarly, you may incur difficulties in the way in which credit agreements are agreed and operated.
This is a complex and wide-ranging area of law which is constantly changing. Our team of lawyers is here to offer you support and guidance to reach the right outcome.
For advice on consumer disputes, please get in touch.
Our specialist team of lawyers is equipped to deal with a wide range of disputes. We recognise that litigation can be an expensive process but with our skill and knowledge, we take a pragmatic and sensible approach.
We are committed to minimising the impact of the dispute and finding a strategy which achieves the best possible result for you with Court action being used as a last resort.
For advice on contract disputes, please contact us.
We take a sensible and commercial approach to debt recovery. Our aim is to ensure that the debtor pays. We understand that at times it may not be cost effective to seek the recovery of debts but this can have an impact on your finances. We therefore adopt a diplomatic but firm approach to achieve the desired result.
We deal with a range of debt recovery matters from issuing initial demand letters through to enforcement, dealing with any insolvency matters that may be relevant.
For advice on debt recovery, please contact us.
We advise on a number of boundary and land disputes including:
- Rights of way
- Access for repairs
- Hedges and overgrown trees
- Shared amenities
- Boundaries
- Fences and walls
In these types of disputes, costs can easily escalate and the matter can become very protracted. Using our team’s expertise we seek to minimise the impact and resolve the matter as quickly as we can, working with you to achieve the best result possible.
For advice on land and property disputes, please contact us.
In either case, the law and its procedures must be followed otherwise there may be further delays, increased costs and at worst criminal sanctions. We understand that these issues are not straightforward but with the help of our team, we can guide and advise you through the process.
We are skilled at advising residential landlords in disputes relating to:
- Possession
- Rent arrears
- Deposits
- Repairs
- Rent increases
For advice for landlords in landlord and tenant disputes, please contact us.
There are times when you may receive a poor service or incorrect advice from those who were placed in a position of trust such as solicitors, accountants, surveyors, insurance brokers, architects and property agents. This can often lead to missed opportunities and severe financial implications.
At SME, we understand that this can undermine your trust in a particular profession. Our team of specialist lawyers strives to deal with such issues and resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
For advice on professional negligence claims, please contact us.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of the most upsetting and difficult things you will go through. The situation can be exacerbated if you feel the Will has not appropriately provided for you, or someone close to you, or if the person dealing with the Estate is not doing what they should.
Our team will support you through what can often be an upsetting time, advising you of your options and working with you to resolve matters as quickly as possible.
For advice on contentious probate disputes, please contact us.
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