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Dispute Resolution For Individuals

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Probate and Estate Claims
We protect inheritance rights when a Will is disputed or does not reflect the deceased's true intentions.

Our team handles claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, challenges to Will validity, and disputes over the construction of Will provisions.
Trust Disputes
We advise trustees and beneficiaries when trust assets are mismanaged, distributions are contested, or fiduciary duties are breached.

Our expertise covers complex offshore and onshore trust structures, and we pursue or defend claims involving alleged conflicts of interest, misappropriation, or negligent administration.
Employment Disputes
We advice on:

- Wrongful terminations
- Unfair dismisals
- Discrimination
- Whistleblowing
- Restrictive covenants
- Workplace investigations
- Incentive scheme dsisputes
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
We resolve conflicts between business owners and help protect business interests concerning:

- Control
- Governance
- Valuation
- Exit strategies

Divorce and Family
We provide discreet, commercially focused advice on high-net-worth divorce, financial remedy proceedings, and complex familiy matters.

Our expertise includes business and property valuations, offshore asset tracing, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
Commercial Contract Litigation
We advise individuals facing personal exposure under commercial contracts, including personal guarantees, joint venture agreements, and high-value supply or agency arrangements.

Our team pursues or defends claims including, breach of contract, misrepresentation, and restrictive covenants breaches.
Sports, Media and Entertainment Disputes
We represent athletes, artists, writers, and content creators in disputes over contracts, image rights, endorsement agreements, copyright, and defamation.

We handle litigation, arbitration, and mediation with a focus on preserving professional relationships and public profiles.
Regulatory Investigations
We represent individuals facing investigation by regulatory bodies in matters carrying significant financial, reputational, and custodial risk.

Our team provides immediate, discreet, and strategic advice, managing and coordinating all interactions with regulators.
Professional Negligence
We pursue claims against solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, surveyors, and other professionals whose negligent advice has caused you significant financial loss.

We offer flexible funding arrangements and work tirelessly to recover the compensation you deserve
Bankruptcy and Insolvency
We advise high-net-worth individuals facing bankruptcy due to failed investments, personal guarantees, or business reversals, helping protect residual assets and explore alternatives such as IVAs and annulment applications.

Our team provides sophisticated advice on asset protection, creditor negotiations, and the restructuring of personal liabilities.
Debt Recovery
We assist and defend the recovery substantial debts through statutory demands, charging orders, third-party debt orders, and applications for sale of assets.

Mark Dransfield was a key member of the team that defended a claim under a £100 million personal guarantee

https://www.law360.com/articles/1436042/russian-exec-fights-101m-suit-over-forged-loan-docs
Insurance Disputes
We challenge denied, underpaid, or delayed claims on high-value insurance policies, including fine art, classic car, high-value home, private medical,and life insurance.

When insurers act in bad faith or seek to avoid legitimate claims, we pursue robust litigation
Crisis and Reputation Management
We provide rapid-response legal and strategic guidance when you face a reputational, regulatory, financial, or operational crisis.

Our team coordinates with PR advisors, forensic accountants, and leading counsel to deliver a comprehensive, discreet, and effective response under intense time pressure.
Sanctions
We advise individuals, family offices, and their advisers on the complex and rapidly evolving UK, EU, and US sanctions regimes.

Our team provides strategic guidance on compliance, asset freezing orders, designation challenges, and applications for licences to access frozen funds.
Breach of Privacy Claims
We act for public figures, business leaders, and other high-net-worth individuals whose private information has been misused or disclosed without consent.

Our team pursues urgent removals, injunctive relief and damages against media organisations, former associates, or technology companies.
Property Disputes
We resolve disputes:

- Arising from Property Transactions

- Landlord and Tenant Disputes

- Construction and Home Improvement Disputes




Co-Ownership Disputes
We resolve disputes between cohabiting partners, family members, or investors over the ownership and occupation of property.

Our team handles claims concerning beneficial ownership, financial contributions, and applications for sale or occupation.
Art and Cultural Property Disputes
Acting in claims against trustees involving alleged mismanagement, conflicts of interest, or misuse of trust assets.
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