All businesses will at some point become involved in disputes, ranging in their significance and impact upon the activities of the organisation. They may be with customers, suppliers, competitors, or other third parties.

The Paris Smith Dispute Resolution Department is an experienced team of lawyers who are committed not only to assist clients in minimizing the risk of a costly and time consuming dispute but also offer practical commercial advice  to resolve such disputes as may arise.

We consider with the costs/ benefit of the various options that may be available in any scenario.

We look to work with our clients to understand their business goals, understand their commercial opportunities and constraints, help identify and manage the risks, and  add value to the business.

We recognise that alternative means to settle disputes have to be considered. These include mediation, negotiation, expert determination, adjudication, arbitration as well as the Court process. We shall advise as to the appropriate tactics and forum to maximise the prospects of achieving the client’s objective in the event of a dispute arising.

We have experience of working with lawyers in foreign jurisdictions as well as enforcing judgements in England that have been obtained overseas and vice versa.

We pride ourselves on being  able to act quickly and effectively.

We have experience in the County Courts, High Courts, including the Queens Bench Division, the Chancery  Division and Technology and Construction Court as well as the Court of Appeal.