Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitors

Contracts provide the foundation for a business’s relationships with its customers, suppliers, partners, and employees, which often puts them at the centre of commercial disputes. Our specialist commercial litigation solicitors have extensive experience resolving contract issues, including breach of contract, misrepresentation, and disputes over termination or enforcement. We will assess your position, outline your options, and take decisive action to protect your interests.

From breaches of shareholder agreements to breakdowns in decision-making between directors, company disputes can be among the most disruptive for businesses. Our expert commercial litigation solicitors act swiftly and strategically to resolve these issues in a way that protects your position and minimises disruption to the wider business, allowing you to move forward with confidence.

At Scott Bailey, we combine extensive litigation and dispute resolution expertise and experience with the comprehensive knowledge of our award-winning commercial property team to provide clients with clear, strategic advice on a wide range of property disputes, including lease disputes, breaches of covenant, dilapidations, and more. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, freeholder, developer or managing agent, our specialist team are here to help.

Partnership disputes can be highly disruptive and damaging to a business. Whether you are facing disagreements over profit shares, exit terms, partner duties or dissolution, our specialist commercial litigation solicitors provide clear, strategic advice tailored to your circumstances. Our priority is protecting your personal and professional interests, resolving matters swiftly, and delivering the best possible outcome for you.

Disputes at board or shareholder level, including unfair prejudice claims, breaches of director duties, and disagreements over dividends, shareholdings or buyouts, can be difficult to navigate and highly disruptive. At Scott Bailey, our specialist commercial litigation solicitors take a strategic, commercially focused approach to resolve these disputes efficiently and effectively. We identify the quickest and most appropriate route to achieve an outcome that aligns with your objectives and protects your position.

If your business has been harmed as a result of professional negligence or is defending itself against a claim, our expert commercial litigators are here to help. We will provide clear, honest advice as to the merits and pitfalls of your claim or defence, the options available to you, and your prospects of success, giving you the confidence to move forward.

Our commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyers have a proven track record assisting businesses in recovering debts. We will take decisive action to recover what is owed to you as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Disputes frequently arise during the insolvency process, often with limited time to act. At Scott Bailey, our specialist commercial litigation solicitors support insolvency practitioners, liquidators, business owners, creditors and lenders, taking swift, decisive action to resolve disputes efficiently and protect our clients’ interests.

Intellectual property is a vital asset for SMEs. Whether you are responding to infringement or defending yourself against a claim, our specialist commercial litigation solicitors provide clear, strategic legal advice to protect your IP, your business interests, and your reputation.

Horses are valuable assets - when care or treatment is perceived to be substandard, disputes can quickly arise. At Scott Bailey, our expert litigators have extensive experience representing both owners and professionals, including veterinary practices, farriers and horse trainers. We provide clear, strategic advice to resolve equine negligence disputes quickly, cost-effectively, and with your best interests in mind.