Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Litigation and dispute solicitors in Romford, Essex

Clear, strategic legal advice for resolving civil and commercial disputes – in or out of court.

Disputes, whether personal or business-related, can be disruptive, costly and stressful. Our experienced litigation and dispute solicitors support individuals, families and businesses across Essex with expert advice tailored to their specific issue.

From contract and property disputes to inheritance claims and commercial litigation, we help you find the most efficient and cost-effective way forward.

We offer a free 15-minute consultation to understand your situation and provide initial guidance on your options and our fees.

How we can help

We advise on a broad range of civil and commercial matters, including:

Inheritance and Will disputes

Contested Probate and Inheritance Act claims

Contractual and business disputes

Debt recovery and repayment

Property ownership disagreements

Landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential)

Repossession and eviction proceedings

Building disputes

Professional negligence

Conflicts with suppliers or service providers

Shareholder disputes and partnership disagreements

Settlement Agreements

If you are unsure where your dispute fits, just give us a call, we will help you find the best route forward.

Practical advice at every stage

We know disputes can affect your finances, reputation and peace of mind. That is why we take a clear, strategic approach, working closely with you to:

Identify your legal position

Protect your interests

Keep costs under control

Focus on your desired outcome

We encourage clients to speak to us as early as possible. This often leads to quicker, more cost-effective resolutions and avoids escalation.

Dispute resolution methods

We always aim to resolve disputes in the most constructive and cost-efficient way. Depending on the situation, this may involve:

Round table negotiation – direct discussions with the other party

Mediation – guided discussions with an impartial mediator

Conciliation – similar to mediation but with suggested outcomes from the conciliator

Arbitration – a private, legally binding alternative to court

Court proceedings – where necessary, we provide strong representation through litigation

Our team has considerable experience in both early-stage dispute resolution and formal litigation proceedings.

Fees and consultation

We offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and give you a better idea of your options. Wherever possible, we provide fixed or capped-fee estimates and are always transparent about costs.

To find out more about our fees or to discuss funding options, just get in touch.

Eviction Solicitors

Building Disputes

Debt Recovery Solicitors

Litigation

Possession Proceedings	Fixed Cost Plus Vat	Total	Disbursements	Total
Preparing Section 21 Notice	£300	£360
Preparing Section 8 Notice	£300	£360
Preparing & Filing Section 21 Accelerated Proceedings	£800	£960	Court Fee	£404
Preparing & Filing standard proceedings	£800	£960	Court Fee	£404
Preparing Court Bundle & Witness statement in advance of a first hearing	£400	£480
Attendance at the first hearing	£400	£480
Applying for a warrants of possession in the County Court	£400	£480	Warrant Fee	£148
Applying for permission to enforce in the high court, applying for a writ of possession and instruction of High Court enforcement officers	£600	£720	Application to transfer up fee Writ of Possession fee *High Court Enforcement Officer Fees	£313 £80 £350-£650
Any ancilliary work ( such as remedying historic issues with the tenancy document)	legal advisors hourly rate	vat @20%

*Case dependent. Requirements vary from none to all three.

Insolvency

This work is fact specific and is carried out on an hourly rate basis according to legal advisor

Possession Proceedings	Fixed Cost Plus Vat
Makayla Phillips	£280 – £300 per hour

Settlement Agreements

it is important to note that the employer usually pays all legal fees. Our fees typically range between £400 – £600 plus VAT, however this is something we can discuss with you at the appropriate juncture.