BUSINESS SERVICES 

Business is ultimately about profit.  This principle forms the backbone of Taylor Law's Dispute Resolution and Avoidance service for Businesses.  We understand that disputes are costly, both in time and money. They can hit profit through increased legal costs and loss of profit-making man-hours. Their resolution often requires input from the highest level of management within your business.  

Capitulation is unlikely to be the best outcome.  Settlement on reasonable terms at the appropriate time (before or during a dispute resolution process) is often the solution.  But commerciality is about more than that.  Vindication of your rights can tell the market-place that you will do business fairly and honourably - you will not be taken advantage of.  

Selection of the right process for resolution of a particular dispute, at the outset, can be key to success.  It may be better not to jump into court.

But unless your contracts make specific provision for alternative methods of dispute resolution, or you can persuade your opponent of the merits of staying out of court, you may not have an option.  Dispute avoidance is about making provisions at the time of contracting for how certain types of dispute may be resolved.  It is also about the allocation of risk in the contract to the party most able to bear it; and the express statement of rights and responsibilities.  In that way disputes are less likely to arise in the first place.

Taylor Law are experts in the art of dispute resolution and avoidance.  We have extensive experience of balancing the considerations discussed here, to reduce the likelihood of dispute, and to manage those that do arise strategically.  And our focus is always on the most commercial solution for you.

If you are about to tender for new work and want to avoid future disputes, or if a dispute is looming, why not contact us to find out how we can tailor our services for you.