Dispute Resolution

Disputes happen all the time in business and we work with companies of all sizes, from general disagreements to contract disputes, insolvency and more.

If your company is experiencing some form of business dispute our dispute resolution lawyers can provide the advice you need.

Our dedicated business dispute lawyers provide a range of disputes services including:

• Contract Disputes
• Company Recovery & Insolvency
• Company Restoration Advice
• Data Protection Breach
• Director Disputes
• Debt Recovery
• Intellectual Property Disputes
• LLP & Partnership Disputes
• Liquidations
• Professional Negligence Claims
• Shareholder Disputes

Our lawyers are assertive litigators and experienced negotiators. We can advise you of your options to achieve a resolution of your property dispute which may include Court proceedings, arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution alternatives.

Dealing with tenants of business premises in financial difficulties may need a more creative solution than simply forfeiting the lease and finding a new tenant. If your tenant has gone bust – check the lease. If they were not the original tenant, but took an assignment from your original tenant you may be able to go back to the original tenant and recover the rent from them instead.

Our Debt Recovery specialists have in-depth knowledge across a range of sectors. We use innovative ways to recover debts and market-leading case management. Clients recommend us for our approachability, range of options, service excellence and significant cost reductions.

Disputes between company directors are, regrettably, not uncommon. Tensions at board level can escalate quickly—especially when individuals are used to exercising control or have differing visions for the business. When left unresolved, these disputes risk causing significant commercial, reputational, and financial harm to the business.

Our disputes team advises companies, directors, and shareholders across the UK on how best to handle such issues—discreetly, strategically, and with minimal disruption to the business.

If you need to preserve or prevent the loss of an asset, protect against personal harm, prevent loss or damage to or otherwise safeguard business or personal interests, it may be necessary to apply for an injunction.

An injunction is a court order that either stops someone from doing something or requires them to take a specific action. Injunctions are used in urgent situations, for example, to stop the sale of assets, prevent the misuse of confidential information, prevent someone from breaching a contract or to freeze a bank account.

Injunctions are serious and often time sensitive. If granted, they can take immediate effect. If you need an injunction or receive notification that someone has applied for injunctive relief against you, it is important to act quickly.

We regularly advise on asset recovery, director claims, creditor enforcement, and disputes concerning the conduct of insolvency proceedings. Whether a client is seeking to take action or defend a claim, we provide strategic, commercially focused advice tailored to the urgency and complexity of the situation.

We are also experienced in dealing with interim court applications, emergency relief, and disclosure orders. Our team acts quickly and decisively to protect your interests when timing is critical.

Our international legal services support our network of clients and referrals worldwide. Herrington Carmichael has a diverse client-base covering multi-national organisations, entrepreneurial businesses and individuals, we regularly provide and coordinate advice on international legal projects across a range of jurisdictions.

Our services include:

• Disputes
• International Business Lawyers
• International Commercial Contract Lawyers
• Immigration Lawyers UK
• Expat Legal Advice
• UK & International Property Lawyers
• International Family Lawyers

You are entitled to expect a certain standard of care from the professionals who advise you. Whether that is a solicitor, accountant, financial adviser, architect, or surveyor. Where the professional fails to perform to the standards required of them and you have suffered a financial loss, you may have a claim against them for professional negligence.

Cases of professional negligence often involve breaches of duty, where the professional fails to meet the expected standards, leading to financial, reputational, or personal damages for those affected. Legal recourse may be sought to address these instances and seek compensation for the losses incurred due to professional misconduct or negligence.

We can help with:

• Claims against Solicitors
• Claims against Accountants
• Claims against Surveyors
• Claims against Barristers
• Claims against Architects
• Claims against Financial Advisors

Whether you are a Commercial Landlord, Tenant or Land Owner, in the event of a dispute our experience covers a range from the complex and high value to the more modest.

We represent clients in the Courts, Property Tribunals, in Adjudication and use Alternative Dispute resolution procedures, including Mediation, to resolve disputes. We understand your concerns to avoid the expense and distraction that disputes can bring and we will work with you to find a solution to your problem.

Our approach is tailored to you to provide an effective strategy. We have a dedicated team of Dispute Lawyers with a range of expertise and experience dealing with property disputes.

Our Property Dispute Lawyers can support on:

• Commercial Landlord & Tenant Disputes
• Residential Landlord & Tenant Disputes
• Land Disputes
• Construction Disputes
• Restrictive Covenants

Residential Landlord and Tenant

We specialise in acting for Landlords and Managing Agents with significant property portfolios as well as representing Landlords and Tenants of larger residential properties.

It is important that as a landlord you comply with the legislation when managing your property so as to avoid claims being made against you.

Examples of possible disputes between landlords and tenants are:

• Tenants have stopped paying their rent.
• Damage to the property or disruptive behaviour.
• Dispute with the letting agents.
• Tenant eviction.
• Service charge and insurance claims.

We can assist you in giving practical advice on how to manage your relationship with your tenant or landlord, prepare the documentation you need and ensure that if court proceedings become necessary they are handled in a cost effective and time efficient manner.

We do not advise:

• Tenants on Housing Law
• publicly funded Legal Help / Legal Assistance scheme (Legal Aid). If you are in receipt of benefits or think you may qualify for the scheme it may assist you to make enquiries of your local Citizens Advice Bureau or a firm offering Legal Aid advice.

Secured lending involves borrowing money using an asset as collateral. The lender often holds a legal charge, or other such security over the asset until the loan is fully repaid.

This type of lending is widely used in areas such as property finance, commercial lending, and business investment. It offers added security for lenders, reducing their risk if the borrower fails to meet repayment obligations. As a result, borrowers often benefit from more favourable loan terms compared to unsecured borrowing.

A solid understanding of the legal principles behind secured lending is crucial for both parties involved.

At Herrington Carmichael, our secured lending solicitors are experts in the legal framework surrounding secured finance transactions. Our job is to step in and protect your interests, whether you are a lender trying to recover funds, or a borrower facing legal action.

Shareholder disputes can disrupt even the most successful businesses. Whether you’re a minority shareholder facing unfair treatment or a majority shareholder dealing with a breakdown in trust, early legal advice is essential to protect your interests and preserve company value.

Our experienced shareholder dispute solicitors help clients resolve complex disputes quickly, commercially and—where possible—without going to court.