Dispute Resolution

When a dispute happens, it’s important to act quickly, understand what’s at stake and know what’s needed to get it resolved. Our team of expert dispute resolution lawyers will ensure you understand the issues you face and what risks are involved, and help you decide on a strategy that will let you move forward. If we can, we’ll keep it out of court, but if it comes to that point, we’ll fight on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome.

Key contact

Wayne Beynon

I offer pragmatic advice focussed on resolving (or avoiding) disputes quickly and cost-effectively. I have acted for a variety of clients, including private equity houses, regulatory bodies, sports clubs, investment advisory companies, IT / telecommunications companies and film companies.

Our experience

Our team handles a range of disputes from modest breach of contract claims to complex international arbitration proceedings. Regardless of the nature, complexity or value of your dispute, the significant size and depth of expertise within our team means that we will always have the right team on hand to help you navigate towards a successful resolution.

We work with you to understand the potential impact a dispute could have on your business to ensure that the strategy we deploy minimises disruption.

Our clients

We act for national and international companies and have specialist knowledge of a range of sectors including advising:

  • Banks, building societies and alternative lenders
  • Professional services businesses
  • Property managers and landowners
  • Aerospace and defence companies
  • Technology companies
  • Sports clubs.

We support charities and public sector bodies and also work with individuals, advising directors/shareholders and high net worth individuals who find themselves in a business dispute.

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Services for in-house lawyers

Managing disputes can be difficult at the best of times; this is even more likely to be the case if you work in-house. Our team are on hand to answer any queries about dispute resolution – or anything else – you might have.

So, pick up the phone when you need us, whether for up-to-date legal advice or to run something past us. We’re here to support you on your in-house journey.

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Hear what our clients say about us

The Chambers and Partners Guide said ‘HCR Law provides a strong commercial and practical approach that provides clients with an excellent level of advice and support’ and ‘The team has superb knowledge of all property aspects.’

Client testimonial Chambers & Partners

Acting for a range of investors, occupiers, developers, and private individuals, HCR Law is well placed to act in disputes surrounding rent reviews, lease break options, and forfeitures, in addition to boundary disputes and right of way issues.

Client testimonial Legal 500

From the very start, I felt I had full confidence in the practice. I was extremely comfortable with how they dealt with everything from the outset and reassured me in all matters. They had a plan of action and dealt concisely with each matter as it arose.

Client testimonial Legal 500

For me, Kate Hallifax, at the Cheltenham office, was professional, approachable and her expertise immeasurable. To have someone on your side is such a relief when you have never dealt with anything like it before, and they confidently deal with everything. The whole team worked well and certainly went above and beyond on several occasions.

Client testimonial Legal 500

Andrew Cave is an experienced property litigator and a safe pair of hands. He applies a lot of common sense and is outcomes focused.

Client testimonial Legal 500

We were impressed with the manner in which both Steven and Ian were quickly able to appreciate and understand the key commercial and family dynamic issues and turn this into a transparent and effective strategy. Throughout the whole process, they presented a professional and firmly assertive approach which resulted in a settlement being achieved in an excellently negotiated manner.

We would have no hesitation, and indeed it is a great pleasure, in recommending HCR to any prospective client, as they provide an increasingly rare commodity – effective litigation combined with integrity, transparency, competitive fees and excellent client communication.

Client testimonial Dispute resolution

I want to thank Ian for all his time, patience & efforts. He has been a delight to deal with, and I would recommend his services to anyone in need of them.

Client testimonial Restrictive Covenants Dispute

Tom Williams is also noted, focusing on disputes over the supply of goods and service as well as the enforcement of restrictive covenants.

Legal 500 2025 Dispute Resolution

HCR Law’s disputes knowledge is diverse, with experience in unfair prejudice, contractual and shareholder disputes.

Legal 500 2025 Dispute Resolution

HCR Law is well versed in the intricacies of technology focused commercial disputes, and has also demonstrated an ability to work across jurisdictions and handle disputes with international elements.

The Legal 500 2025 Dispute Resolution

Tom Williams at HCR Law successfully contested the contract and negotiated an excellent outcome.

Client testimonial Dispute Resolution

Tahlia is acting for us in relation to a £7 million claim. She is guiding us through the litigation process brilliantly and is adept, well-connected and an excellent communicator.

The claim is technically complex, and Tahlia’s immense knowledge and experience makes navigating the difficult landscape of litigation much easier.

She has been great at helping us navigate some significant challenges that have arisen, is organised and keeps a keen eye on costs.

Client Claim in the Technology and Construction court

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