Boundary disputes – party wall, (appeals of party wall awards), rights of way, shared driveways / maintenance, fences, trees, high hedges, land & agriculture, land tribunal matters, adverse possession, restrictive covenants, injunctions, trespass.
Construction disputes – technical construction defect claims, non-payment, extensions / penalty claims quantum, professional negligence, breach of contract.
Contract disputes – breach of contract, contractual, economic loss & specific performance, Sale of Goods Act 1979, Sale & Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002.
Defamation disputes – libel & slander disputes.
Employment disputes – employment conditions, transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) regulations (TUPE), whistleblowing, contracts, pay, redundancy, compromise agreements, grievance and disciplinary procedures, unfair and constructive dismissal, absence, long term sick due to stress.
Energy / utility disputes – Bristol Water, Environmental Agency, Eon Energy, Severn Trent Water, South East Water.
Engineering (civil) disputes – design, construction, maintenance roads, bridges, canals, buildings, architectural, environmental, structural, transportation, water resources, materials.
Family disputes – divorce, separation, contact, access, children, extended family, family businesses, pre-wedding, dowry, caste, mixed marriage, in law.
Financial / bank disputes – Agco Finance, Bradford & Bingley, Cabot Financial UK Ltd, HSBC, Lloyds, Natwest Bank, debt recovery, unpaid invoices, banking & repossessions, insolvency, mis-selling of products, pensions & investments, regulatory, misrepresentation, allegations of fraud & breaches of fiduciary responsibilities.
Governmental / public body disputes – Birmingham City Council, Environmental agency, George Elliot Hospital NHS Trust, / CGCS, Mendip District Council, Somerset County Council, Victim Support, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
Information technology disputes –data services, hardware, software, systems, hosting issues, intellectual property, disaster recovery, contractual breaches.
Insurance disputes – breach of conditions, coverage, interruption of business, product liability claims, professional negligence, property damage, policy wording, warranty breaches.
Intellectual property disputes – branding, trademarks, copyright infringement, passing off of trade goodwill, reputation, theft of intellectual property by competitors/ employees.
Landlord & tenant disputes – repair, disrepair, rights, obligations, service charges, leases, rent, unlawful eviction.
Neighbour disputes – harassment & racism, anti-social behaviour, noise, DIY, parking, children & pets.
Personal injury disputes – clinical negligence, NHS Trusts, healthcare & pharmaceutical, care & residential homes.
Professional negligence disputes – professional negligence, misrepresentation, incorrect advice, defective services.
Property disputes – property, proprietary estoppels, land, planning, boundary, rights of ways, flooding, building & housing disrepair.
Shareholder & partnership disputes – Companies Act, breach of warranty, director and shareholder, partnership, joint venture, family business, company / business.
Travel disputes - sickness, delay, insurance claims, not fit for the purpose, misrepresentation.
Third sector / charity disputes – volunteer employee, organisational, branch, management board / trustee, hierarchy.
Wills & probate disputes – wills, probate & codicils, Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, contesting a will, validity / legitimacy, mental capacity, allegations of fraud / executors acting inappropriately, power of attorney.
Workplace disputes – bullying, harassment (racial, sexual, disability), victimisation, reduced productivity, low morale, (hierachy) manager & employee, reasonable adjustments.