Litigation and dispute resolution

Litigation can be time consuming and expensive, often developing a life of its own with evidence snowballing and costs spiralling. You can rely on us to fight your corner in an intelligent, focused and cost-effective manner that does not waste time or money.

Many disputes can be resolved without the need for any court proceedings. We are experts in all forms of alternative dispute resolution and have the experience to advise on when to use them, and how best to make them work.

When we do litigate, our partners have the breadth of experience to recommend the best strategy. The disputes we handle are significant and of critical importance to our clients and, therefore, to us. Every dispute presents unique challenges, but our model is constant: an actively involved partner leading a small, consistent team of solicitors and counsel.

Clients worry about their cases; so do we. Strategic thinking is always at the forefront of our minds. We don't get lost in the detail of complex, document-heavy litigation; we master the minutiae but will always focus on the bigger picture and ensure we understand your business needs and work with you to achieve your commercial objectives.

Ultimately litigation is a means to an end. For our clients, we will achieve that as effectively as possible; with the other side we are tenacious and won't pull our punches.

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"'Fast responses and good value for money' characterise Macfarlanes LLP's expanding eight-partner team."

The UK Legal 500 2010

"Macfarlanes' litigation practice is simply an outstanding outfit."

Chambers UK 2010

"Commentators endorse this team as 'incredibly responsible, meticulous and pragmatic - the lawyers are excellent managers of litigation work'."


Chambers UK 2012