Commercial dispute resolution

Hill Dickinson’s substantial team of specialist commercial litigators help clients to resolve business disputes through negotiation, arbitration, mediation or litigation.

We give clear, pragmatic advice which combines expert technical analysis with a sound understanding of our clients’ business problems and commercial objectives. We seek to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently and to minimise the impact of a dispute on clients’ day-to-day operations.

Where possible we try to settle disputes without recourse to legal proceedings. However, when this is unavoidable, we have a very experienced and tenacious team who will pursue clients’ interests vigorously.

Areas of experience and expertise

  • Commercial litigation 
  • Breach of contract claims
  • Director and shareholder disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Breach of confidence actions
  • Civil fraud
  • Judicial review
  • Franchising disputes
  • Outsourcing disputes
  • Data protection disputes
  • Banking and finance litigation
  • Breach of trust actions
  • Professional negligence
  • Health and safety claims, including regulatory advice and representation
  • Contentious probate

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Our clients

We act for a wide range of businesses including banks and financial institutions, owner-managed businesses, plcs, accountants and other professionals.

Key contacts

Geraldine Ryan
Partner
Geraldine Ryan
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 817 7288
Email
geraldine.ryan@hilldickinson.com
Jonathan Berkson
Partner
Jonathan Berkson
Telephone
+44 (0) 151 600 8617
Email
jonathan.berkson@hilldickinson.com

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