Dispute Resolution Archive

The Arbitration Act 1996 (the “Act”) provides a framework for arbitration proceedings in England and Wales. It has played a key role in confirming London’s position as a leading jurisdiction for commercial…

What is an injunction? Injunctions are remedies usually via court order, which can be obtained and used to either prevent a party from doing something, e.g. to prevent the sale…

Introduction If you are thinking of issuing or have just issued a claim in the Courts, you need to consider allocation and how that may affect your case. Read on…

Introduction Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is another way of resolving your dispute and in some cases will be more cost effective and speedier than issuing…

Equitable Ownership Seeking to own property in England and Wales is usually one of the largest financial decisions a person can make. It involves years of savings, hard work and…

What is a Civil Restraint Order (CRO)? A CRO is a court order issued by a judge that stops a person from re-applying to court. This would be necessary when…

Moving Towards an Extended Lease Leasehold property owners commonly decide to extend the term of their lease. Residential property owners seeking to replace their existing lease with a longer term…

Disclosure is a key phase in litigation. Litigation in England and Wales is carried out ‘cards face up on the table’. Whether you are the Claimant or Defendant you are…

Making group decisions has never been an easy or straightforward task. Depending on the number of individuals being looked for a consensus, the importance of the matters being decided and…