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Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitors

Ranked Tier 4 for commercial litigation in The Legal 500, our commercial dispute resolution solicitors help businesses, directors and shareholders with complex disputes and litigation, combining strategic legal expertise, commercial insight and a responsive, boutique approach.

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Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors advise businesses, directors and shareholders on complex commercial disputes and litigation.

Ranked Tier 4 for commercial litigation in The Legal 500, we provide commercially focused advice when business relationships break down, contracts are breached or court proceedings are threatened or underway.

Our boutique approach means experienced solicitors are closely involved, able to move quickly and focused on achieving the right commercial outcome.

Whether you need to bring a claim, defend proceedings or resolve a dispute before it reaches court, getting specialist advice early can help protect your position.

To discuss a commercial dispute, call IMD Corporate on 0330 107 0106 or request a free call back.

Commercial Disputes and Litigation

Commercial disputes can quickly become expensive and disruptive. They can affect cash flow, business relationships, reputation and the ability of management to focus on running the business.

Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors advise on:

  • Breach of contract disputes
  • Shareholder and director disputes
  • Partnership and joint venture disputes
  • Supplier and customer disputes
  • Commercial debt and payment disputes
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Misrepresentation claims
  • Warranty and indemnity claims
  • Post M&A disputes
  • Restrictive covenant disputes
  • Cross-border commercial disputes
  • Injunctions and urgent court applications

We act for both claimants and defendants, giving clients a practical understanding of the arguments, risks and tactics that may arise on either side of a commercial dispute.

For an initial consultation, call our commercial solicitors on 0330 107 0106 or request a free call back.

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Legal 500 Ranked Commercial Litigation Solicitors

Our commercial litigation team is ranked Tier 4 in The Legal 500.

The Legal 500 is one of the leading independent directories of the legal profession. Its rankings are based on extensive research into law firms and their work, including feedback from clients. This recognition reflects the quality of service we provide to our clients.

Fast, Strategic Action When a Dispute Arises

Timing can be critical in a commercial dispute.

You may need to respond to threatened proceedings, terminate a contract, prevent further commercial damage or take urgent steps to protect assets or confidential information.

Our boutique structure allows us to move quickly when circumstances demand it.

Clients have direct access to experienced solicitors who understand the case and can make decisions without unnecessary layers. We concentrate resources on the issues that matter and provide clear, commercially practical advice as the dispute develops.

Where immediate court protection is required, we can advise on injunctions and other interim remedies.

Resolving Commercial Disputes

The right strategy depends on the nature of the dispute, the strength of your position and what you ultimately want to achieve.

Negotiation

Many commercial disputes can be resolved through focused negotiation before formal proceedings become necessary.

We negotiate directly with the other party or their solicitors, seeking an outcome that protects your legal and commercial position.

Mediation

Mediation can provide a confidential and flexible way of resolving complex commercial disputes.

We prepare clients for mediation, advise on settlement strategy and represent them throughout the process.

Litigation

Where an acceptable settlement cannot be achieved, court proceedings may be necessary.

We advise on the merits and risks before proceedings begin and provide strategic representation throughout the litigation process.

Our objective is always to pursue the route that makes the most commercial sense rather than litigation for its own sake.

Cross-Border Commercial Disputes

Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors also advise on disputes involving businesses, contracts, assets or parties in different jurisdictions.

We support businesses with a global mindset, including established UK businesses operating internationally and overseas companies with interests in the UK.

Cross-border disputes may raise additional questions concerning jurisdiction, governing law and the recognition or enforcement of judgments.

Where necessary, we work closely with overseas lawyers and professional advisers to provide a coordinated strategy addressing all aspects of the dispute.

Our commercial solicitors are here to help you

Nicholas Paszek

Nicholas Paszek

Partner

Zoya Burbeza

Senior Consultant Solicitor

Aleks Nowicka

Solicitor

Contact Our Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitors

If you are facing a commercial dispute, have received a claim or believe litigation may be necessary, getting specialist advice early can make a significant difference.

Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors advise claimants and defendants across England and Wales on contract disputes, shareholder disputes, business disputes and commercial litigation.

We provide responsive, commercially focused advice and remain closely involved from the initial assessment through to resolution.

To discuss a commercial dispute, call IMD Corporate on 0330 107 0106 or request a free call back.

We pride ourselves on delivering commercially minded legal solutions grounded in integrity, collaboration and a genuine commitment to client success.

Why clients trust IMD Corporate for commercial dispute resolution

Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitors

Commercial disputes can create significant legal, financial and operational challenges for businesses. At IMD Corporate, we advise business owners, directors, shareholders and companies on UK and international commercial disputes, combining commercial insight with strategic legal advice.

We provide:

  • Comprehensive legal support through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation
  • Experience handling complex domestic, international and cross-border commercial disputes
  • Responsive, commercially focused advice during sensitive and time critical matters
  • Practical solutions designed to minimise risk, protect business interests and achieve efficient, commercially favourable outcomes

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Adjudication

Adjudication is a fast and effective way to resolve disputes without ending up in prolonged commercial litigation.

Many commercial contracts and agreements include adjudication as the preferred means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). However, even if adjudication is not referred to in a contract or deal, the parties to a commercial dispute can agree to use adjudication.

Our adjudication solicitors will explain the adjudication process and discuss whether adjudication is the best method for your business to resolve its dispute with a third party.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our alternative dispute resolution solicitors help businesses resolve conflicts quickly and strategically through methods like negotiation, mediation and arbitration, delivering cost effective, commercially focused outcomes while minimising disruption to operations and key relationships.

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Commercial Litigation

Our commercial litigation solicitors advise on all areas of commercial litigation. Whilst we believe it is always best to try to reach a commercial settlement outside of court, if litigation is required, we provide expert and robust representation.

We look for ways to achieve a commercially acceptable and pragmatic resolution that works for your business; we know how distracting commercial litigation can become.

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Competition and antitrust disputes

If your business has been accused of breaching UK or EU competition rules by adopting anti-competitive practices or through abuse of your market position then immediate legal advice is absolutely critical, particularly where competition regulators have swooped in without warning.

Urgent advice is also needed where competition rules are being used to block a proposed merger or acquisition or where antitrust legislation is being cited by suppliers or competitiors in an attempt to challenge commercial arrangements.

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Contractual Disputes

Our commercial contract dispute solicitors provide legal support to businesses in resolving disputes over contract terms, breaches and obligations, helping protect their commercial interests and achieve practical, cost effective outcomes.

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Cross Border Shareholder Disputes

Our dispute resolution solicitors act for owner managed businesses, SMEs, multinational organisations and companies with overseas shareholders or international operations.

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Customer disputes

Your customers are the life blood of your business so when a dispute arises it is important to resolve it quickly and where possible without damaging any ongoing relationship. In deciding how to proceed you need to be mindful of your contractual obligations, your commercial objectives and any statutory rules which operate to enhance your customer rights or to control your dispute resolution options.

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Directors Disputes

Company directors must perform their role well and conduct themselves in a way that is beyond reproach. Where the behaviour of a director falls below expected standards, a dispute may arise. This could be between fellow directors, shareholders, corporate lenders, secured creditors or employees. Conflict can also arise if a director leaves unexpectedly or an insolvency practitioner is appointed.

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Shareholder Disputes

Our shareholder dispute solicitors work with business owners, directors and investors to resolve conflicts.

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Supplier Disputes

Disputes with suppliers can have a crippling effect on your business, particularly where the goods or services they provide are essential to what you do or your operational efficiency. Quick and commercially sensible solutions are the order for the day and are what our team of dispute resolution lawyers specialise in delivering.

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List of notable dispute resolution cases

  • Multi-jurisdictional dispute involving international consortium of corporate shareholders of a Saudi oil and gas subsidiary, involving allegations of fraud and breaches of contractual obligations. Liquidation of the subsidiary was sought by a proportion of shareholders. Settlement was reached between all and liquidation successfully prevented.
  • Dual-jurisdictional dispute involving essentially a battle between conglomerate of companies, with proceedings lodged with various courts across two jurisdictions involving complex jurisdictional and commercial matters.
  • Claim against international plc involving defending allegations of fraud. Concluded successfully and saved the Client from insolvency.
  • Acting for a Claimant in a dispute with a global payment processing institution, involving misconduct allegations and challenge to jurisdiction. Case settled at over 80% of the amount claimed despite initial arguments and denial by the institution.
  • Defended a breach of contract claim involving a cross-border supply of goods. Using strong defence arguments but preserving our client’s commercial position, we managed to resolve the matter through a reduction of the main claim by 75% and potential costs liability by 80%.
  • Acted for a construction company in a claim to recover an unpaid contractual fees. Judgment in favour of the Client secured a trial despite little documentary evidence available and relying mostly on witness evidence.
  • Represented a company Director in a successfully defended claim involving allegations of fraud and breach of fiduciary duties
  • Acting for a claimant in a construction dispute. The matter proceeded to trial where the Claimant successfully obtained a judgement for the full amount.
  • Acting for a defendant who failed to file a defence and had default judgement entered against him prior to instructing our firm. The judgement was set aside and eventually the value of the claim was reduced by 75%.
  • Acting for a creditor in a reported High Court case relating to enforcement of a foreign judgement in the UK. Successfully defended an application by a debtor to declare the judgement unenforceable.
  • Regularly acting for a group of companies dealing with medical equipment manufacturing and worldwide distribution.  Assisting with both contentious and non-contentious cases ranging from commercial and employment to GDPR compliance.
  • Represented a Client in a complex shareholders’ dispute concluded by the way of agreement and voluntary liquidation of the company.
  • Acting for the UK based construction company in a dispute with a contractors. Settled the claim for circa.  90% of the amount originally claimed.
  • Pursuing a claim against a firm of solicitors who have provided our client with negligent advice. Successful recovery of circa 80% of the loss incurred.
  • Acting for a large meat supplier in a dispute with the distributor arising due to faulty product being introduced earlier in the supply chain.
  • Successfully defending a client from committal to prison, in a private prosecution brought by the insurers of a third party following a road traffic collision.
  • Acting in a dispute with the main contractor on a construction project. Successfully recovered our client’s losses incurred as a result of the main contractor and successfully defended all counterclaims that were brought against our client.
  • Acting for an investor in a dispute with a trading company. Successfully obtained a judgment for the sums deducted from the client’s account by the trading company.
  • Acting for a landlord in possession proceedings. Successfully obtained a court order for possession and evicted the tenant using the court appointed bailiff.
  • Acting for a claimant in a Professional Negligence matter, successfully settling the case before trial

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Why us?

Why Choose IMD Corporate?

01.

Why Choose IMD Corporate?

Our team is adept at handling intricate cases involving international elements, such as division of assets across borders, child abduction and child relocation. This makes us particularly suited for individuals with international family or business ties.

02.

Award-Winning Legal Excellence

We are proud recipients of multiple national awards, a testament to our commitment to legal excellence. Our awards reflect our high standards and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. You can check the list of our awards by clicking here.

03.

Outstanding Client Testimonials

Our clients’ satisfaction speaks volumes about our services. We invite you to read the glowing testimonials on ReviewSolicitors, which showcase our ability to exceed client expectations.

04.

Proven Track Record in Complex Cases

Our firm has a proven track record of successfully handling complex legal cases, particularly those involving cross-border elements. Our expertise is especially beneficial for individuals seeking sophisticated legal solutions.

05.

Deep Cultural Understanding

At IMD Corporate, we recognise the significance of cultural nuances in legal matters. Our team, with its diverse cultural backgrounds, is uniquely positioned to understand and empathetically address the specific needs of clients from various international communities.

06.

Personalised and Compassionate Approach

We believe in a client-centric approach, offering personalised and compassionate legal advice. Understanding that each case is unique, we tailor our strategies to suit individual client needs.

07.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Beyond family law, we offer a wide range of legal services, making us a one-stop solution for all your legal needs, whether personal or business-related.

08.

Commitment to Client Communication

We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Our team ensures that you are well informed about the legal processes and your options, enabling you to make educated decisions.

09.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Our extensive network of international legal and professional contacts allows us to efficiently handle cases that span multiple jurisdictions, providing a seamless legal experience for our clients.

10.

High Ethical Standards

As a reputable law firm, we adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, integrity, and professionalism in all our dealings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you deal with urgent commercial litigation?

Yes. Some disputes require immediate action. We can advise on urgent steps to protect your position, including injunctions and other interim remedies where appropriate.

Can you advise on shareholder disputes?

Yes. We advise shareholders, directors and companies on shareholder agreements, unfair prejudice, directors’ duties, deadlock, management disputes and shareholder exits.

Can you help with a breach of contract?

Yes. We advise on breach of contract claims involving payment, performance, termination, goods and services and other contractual obligations.

Do you act for both claimants and defendants?

Yes. We advise businesses and individuals on both bringing and defending commercial claims.

What does a commercial dispute resolution solicitor do?

A commercial dispute resolution solicitor advises businesses, directors and shareholders on resolving business disputes. This can include contract disputes, shareholder disputes, negotiation, mediation and commercial litigation.

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If you need legal advice, contact us today to request a free callback. Please note that all meetings are by appointment only in all our offices.

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