Civil & Personal Dispute Resolution
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitors
At Rothera Bray we understand that you will want your dispute resolved quickly, effectively and affordably. Our fully qualified team have significant experience in a wide range of disputes, contact us today for advice.
Call Dispute Resolution Team Email Dispute Resolution TeamDisputes are a fact of modern day life. Still, finding yourself in a dispute with;
- A neighbour
- Someone at work, or
- Someone you have hired
Can be a lengthy and stressful experience.
Our dispute resolution solicitors can help you resolve a wide range of disputes.
What is a Civil Dispute?
Civil or personal disputes are private cases in which one or more parties want;
- Compensation, or
- A solution
To a situation outside of criminal law.
Civil disputes are governed by The Civil Procedure Rules which simplify legal proceedings. These rules are the framework on which all civil disputes are judged. Especially where no specific laws exist.
They are designed to reduce both the cost of civil cases and how long they take to resolve.
Common Types of Civil Dispute
There are lots of types of civil disputes. Here are just a few that Rothera Bray can help you resolve;
- Personal injury
- Contentious wills, trusts, and probate
- Professional negligence
- Landlord disputes
- Insolvency
- Boundary neighbour disputes
- Consumer rights disputes
- Workplace mediation
- Defamation of character
You could find yourself in a dispute as a claimant, defendant, or a witness to someone else’s case.
Dispute Resolution Options
There are two main ways of resolving disputes;
1. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
It is always best to use an Alternative Dispute Resolution method before taking a case to court. There are several methods of alternative resolution. These include;
- Mediation
- Round table negotiation
- Arbitration, or
- Conciliation
Alternative Dispute Resolution can prevent long and complex court cases, saving both time and money.
2. Civil Litigation
If alternative dispute resolution does not work, we might start court proceedings. Not all civil dispute cases go to court, even if we start court proceedings. If they do, they can be long and complex.
Why Choose Rothera Bray?
Our civil dispute lawyers have considerable experience in a wide range of disputes. We have represented clients in County Court, High Court, and special tribunals.
That said, we will always try to settle a dispute with alternative dispute resolution methods first.
When you instruct us to represent you, we will assign a dedicated solicitor to your case. They will work with you from the start of your dispute, all the way through to resolution.
We work closely with you to establish the full details of your dispute. We can then provide advice on the best strategy to resolve your dispute as quickly as possible.
We can also draw on the experience of our other departments including;
- Debt recovery
- Commercial property and
- Corporate law
So, we can advise you on any additional matters that may arise during your dispute.
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Richard Bates
r.bates@rotherabray.co.uk
Richard Bates leads the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at Rothera Bray. Richard is a litigation specialist and can provide a wide range of services to both commercial and private clients.
Caroline Bowler
c.bowler@rotherabray.co.uk
Caroline Bowler is a partner in our Dispute Resolution team and an equine law specialist at Rothera Bray, which is the Official Legal Partner to British Dressage and The British Show Pony Society. She works from our Lace Market office and has been described as “one of the best equine lawyers” in the Legal 500.
Richard Hammond
r.hammond@rotherabray.co.uk
Richard Hammond is a Dispute Resolution specialist and mediator at our Lace Market office. Richard is also a notary public, processing client documents for international use.
Grant Benskin
g.benskin@rotherabray.co.uk
Grant Benskin is a Senior Associate Solicitor Advocate in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution team and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.
Richard Woodward
r.woodward@rotherabray.co.uk
Richard is a Dispute Resolution solicitor and has worked for a variety of different clients, including individuals involved in land and probate type disputes as well as multi-national and SMEs in contractual and debt claims.
Paige Gajic
p.gajic@rotherabray.co.uk
Paige Gajic is an Associate Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Amie Hardy
a.hardy@rotherabray.co.uk
Amie Hardy is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Millie Moreton
m.moreton@rotherabray.co.uk
Millie Moreton is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution team and is based at our Lace Market office.
Krupa Sodha
k.sodha@rotherabray.co.uk
Krupa is a Trainee Solicitor at our Leicester Office. She is currently working with our Dispute Resolution team after completing seats in our Personal Injury and Corporate departments.
Eleanor Kivneen
e.kivneen@rotherabray.co.uk
Eleanor is a Paralegal in our Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.
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