Litigation and dispute resolution

There are times when, to get a fair outcome in a dispute, you need legal support.

That’s where we come in.

Our litigation and dispute resolution experts, including solicitor advocates, are based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Inverness and work with individuals and businesses as well as the public sector.

We’re known for handling complex disputes with business clients operating in sectors such as property, construction, food and drink, engineering, agriculture, and energy (oil and gas and renewables).

Every situation is different, and that means we need to understand the specific circumstances of your case.

We’ll then create a legal strategy — pooling expertise from across our firm — that’s geared towards getting the right result as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Our commercial litigation and dispute resolution expertise covers a broad range of matters including —

• Contract disputes

• Insolvency and restructuring

• Partnership, director, and shareholder disputes

• Actions involving intellectual property, restrictive covenants, and defamation

• Commercial property matters including dilapidations claims and boundary disputes

• Debt recovery

• Raising and defending actions under section one of the Administration of Justice Act (Scotland) 1972 Act — known as dawn raids

We regularly appear in sheriff courts and the Court of Session.

We can also support you through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) such as mediation and arbitration. In terms of the construction industry, we can guide you through the adjudication process.

Our team includes dual-qualified lawyers who can practise in England and Wales, so we’re ideally placed to represent you in cross-border disputes.

Also part of our litigation discipline, our defender reparation and personal injury experts carry out a broad range of work for major insurers and public bodies, including local authorities.