Business Dispute Services
DISAGREEMENTS
Business disagreements can be damaging.
They can take time and are often costly. Dunn & Baker Solicitors help resolve business disputes quickly which lets you get back doing what you do best – taking care of your business.
When you are in business, disputes can arise in a variety of different situations for example:
- Contract disputes over goods or services supplied.
- Shareholder disputes.
- Professional negligence claims.
- Property litigation – between landlord and tenants/neighbours.
- Disputes between you and your own employees.
SMALL PROBLEMS CAN GROW UNEXPECTEDLY
Many of these disagreements will start off as a small problem, which grow unexpectedly and quickly into a much bigger problem which, before you know it takes time and money to resolve. Getting expert advice early can often prevent these problems getting out of control. Disagreements can arise over anything – literally.
LEGAL EXPERTS
Dunn & Baker Solicitors’ legal experts understand how frustrating disputes can be. They identify quickly what is actually in dispute and work with you on the best approach to resolve it. We use plain English – not legal jargon – so that you always understand what it will take to resolve the problem you are facing.
RESOLUTION
These issues can be resolved in many ways, sometimes by negotiation, sometimes you may require the assistance of a mediator. Sometimes the only way to bring a matter to a conclusion will be to take (or defend) Court proceedings. In these situations you can be assured that Dunn & Baker Solicitors will provide timely, appropriate legal advice and will endeavour to keep you updated as to what steps you should take and what those steps are likely to cost.
CONTACT US
If you’d like to see for yourself how we can help you, contact us today for your FREE initial consultation.
Associated Services
Are you:
- using a big debt collection agency that runs out of steam the moment a debtor starts using delaying tactics or puts in a spurious defence to County Court Proceedings?
- dealing with someone different every time you contact them?
- being charged on a structure that discourages the spending of any time getting the difficult ones in?
We don’t think you should be.
Our debt collection department believes that for those clients who already use its service, that they play a valuable role in their day to day cash flow. Our debt collection department will realistically advise you on debt and the differing recovery methods available to give the best prospect of recovering the sums due to you.
Remember – a low write off percentage makes for a good cash flow, and just as importantly, demonstrates to banks and other lenders that you have a tight and effective control on credit.
Credit Screening – a new company is requesting a credit account and the name of a director rings a faint bell? Don’t get caught out.
We can help you:
- Establish and verify the track record of previous businesses and companies that he or she may have been involved in – it can sometimes be quite an eye opener!
- Design credit account application forms so that the maximum useful information is extracted to enable you to make a valued judgement.
- Design terms and conditions which set out in clear detail what your customers can expect from you and what you in turn will provide.
A healthy business is one where shareholders and directors can disagree and challenge each other. Sometimes they fall out.
Dunn & Baker solicitors can help you successfully manage any breakdown in relationships so that it does not damage your business.
Being a director is a responsible position. It is highly challenging too. Shareholders can be demanding. At times, this leads to differences in opinion. Disputes can arise over the business’ future strategy. Dividends and bonuses can cause disagreement. If there are family members or close friends involved, this can lead to questions about dealings between the business and them or another company. There are also statutory obligations that need to be observed by anyone in office.
Whatever the breakdown, finding a solution, and quickly, is important. Dunn & Baker Solicitors will outline your options. If legal action is required, we will explain the consequences. It may be a resolution at a general meeting is enough or mediation may settle matters. Whatever we do, it will be carefully explained to you. Our professional advice will help you decide the best option as we’ll explain the likely outcome, expected timescales and we’ll ensure that you know the likely costs.
Contact one of our legal experts today for a FREE initial consultation.
Dunn & Baker Solicitors are able to assist those thinking about going into Partnership; highlighting the issues that may need to be address in order to ensure all parties to the arrangement are clear about what is being agreed.
This of course assists in avoiding disputes between partners in the future.
Partnerships are like any commercial arrangement – a clear written agreement at the outset of the arrangement is essential to avoid conflict. However, relationships change and there are times when a dispute will arise between the partners and efforts must be made to resolve the dispute without undue delay will reduce impact of a dispute and the risk of damage to the business.
Dunn & Baker Solicitors can help partners obtain the best outcome for their business bearing in mind the facts of the dispute, costs, time factors and the needs of the parties involved.
Whatever the reason, without a resolution, the dispute harms all parties in the partnership.
It may be resolution by negotiation, resolution by court proceedings or resolution by dissolution of the Partnership – whatever the outcome here at Dunn & Baker Solicitors we can guide you through the process effectively, providing you with correct advice at the appropriate time for a reasonable fee.
