Disputes are disruptive to business - we get that.
We resolve commercial disputes for both Scotland-based clients and those in England and Wales, Ireland and other jurisdictions. We are experienced at handling cross-border strategies, and navigating applicable law and jurisdiction issues.
Our dispute resolution team are experts in wrestling disputes to a conclusion by calling upon a range of skills to tailor the right outcome, be that through the courts, mediation or ADR.
Support on a wide range of disputes
Our clients range from corporates and high-net-worth individuals to public bodies, and we help them resolve a variety of disputes, including:
- property disputes
- company and partnership disputes
- claims in relation to banking, financial services or tax
- intellectual property
- public and regulatory matters
- restructuring and insolvency
- professional negligence
- Judicial Review and administrative challenges.
Alternatives to litigation
We have a strong track record of successfully representing clients in courts and tribunals, but we view litigation as a last resort, aiming to resolve disputes before that stage.
With any dispute, our team will review the alternative dispute resolution methods available –including arbitration, expert determination and mediation – and take you through your best options.
Our recent highlights
- We recovered a seven-figure claim in ‘springboard’ profits for our client which involved cross-border applications for the recovery of documentation.
- Involved in the first litigation taken by the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers for enforcement of the City Code.
- Successfully represented the tenant is the widely-reported dilapidations action, Dem-Master Demolition Limited –v- Healthcare Environmental Services Limited [2017] litigated in the Commercial Court of the Court of Session.
- Using the "Dawn Raid" powers of the Scottish Courts to recover property unlawfully obtained from and international financial institution.
- Representing the British Boxing Board of Control at the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of a professional boxer.
Meet the team
John Bett
Title: Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Brent Haywood
Title: Partner, Solicitor Advocate
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Edinburgh
David Armstrong
Title: Partner, Solicitor Advocate
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Jonathan Cornwell
Title: Partner, Solicitor Advocate
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Katherine McAlpine
Title: Senior Solicitor
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Dundee
Rachel Salmond
Title: Trainee Solicitor
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Edinburgh
Alasdair Wannan
Title: Senior Paralegal
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Dundee
Charlene Carberry
Title: Paralegal Manager
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Deborah Moffat
Title: Paralegal Team Leader
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Hannah Tough
Title: Senior Paralegal
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Edinburgh
Margaret Main
Title: Senior Paralegal
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Marianne Stirling
Title: Debt Recovery Manager
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Nadia Camilli
Title: Senior Paralegal
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Glasgow
Samantha Bertram
Title: Personal Injury BD Manager
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Edinburgh
Sarah-Jane Tuncer
Title: Senior Paralegal
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Location: Edinburgh
