We provide practical advice based upon the needs of your business.
Inevitably, all businesses will find themselves in a dispute situation, it is a part of commercial life. We know how to be successful with a tough yet professional and pragmatic approach.
We offer a commercially-focussed and professional service which is backed up with a wealth of experience of resolving disputes, whether in or out of court, or through alternative dispute resolution. If litigation is inevitable, we know how to make the procedures work to promote the best possible deal for our clients and, if necessary, to succeed in court.
Our business litigation experts can advise on:
- Contractual Disputes
- Commercial Disputes
- Debt Collection
- Insolvency
- Property disputes
- Building, construction and engineering disputes
- Professional negligence
- Disputes involving intellectual property rights
To make the first step in resolving a dispute facing your business call the head of our litigation team, Dermot Callinan, on 01782 577000.
One of the most common types of dispute, we have developed a depth of expertise and skills across a broad spectrum of contract types.
We can provide advice on the full range of contractual issues, including:
- disputes arising out of the sale of goods or supply of services
- retention of title to goods issues
- the amount of damages for breach of contract
- commercial contractual claims
- failures to perform
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We provide specialist advice and the full range of litigation services in commercial disputes such as:
- disputes between shareholders and directors
- partnership disputes
- disputes arising from corporate transactions
- disputes arising from commercial agreements
We provide an efficient and cost-effective service for the rapid recovery of overdue monies. Our team has many years of experience and can make an immediate and positive impact on your cashflow. We will step in and relentlessly pursue the money that you are owed.
We provide advice on a range of corporate and personal insolvency
services. We advise corporate clients, leading insolvency practitioners
and individuals. Which ever service is necessary, we have links with
leading insolvency practitioners to assist us.
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We provide litigation services and advice on the full range of disputes concerning freehold and leasehold property including:
- boundary disputes
- lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- claims concerning rights of way and covenants
- dilapidations and disrepair claims
- termination of leases and notices to quit
- rent reviews
- trespass
- forfeiture
- adverse possession
- rights of way
- service charge disputes
- nuisance
- rent recovery
- property related insolvency issues
- professional negligence relating to property
We offer experience in all types of construction disputes including adjudication, litigation, arbitration and mediation, and have advised all parties involved, from main contractors and sub-contractors, to architects and surveyors.
The law offers a range of methods to resolve construction disputes. We have the experience to select the most appropriate, and the tenacity to ensure it achieves the best possible result for your business.
We advise the members of the Federation of Master Builders in the North West region.
If a professional (such as an accountant, tax advisor, surveyor or solicitor) has advised or acted in a way which has caused a loss to your business, we have the experience to advise you on your claim, and then see it through to a successful conclusion.
Intellectual property includes copyright and trademarks, which can be central to a business identity and goodwill. Expertise in this area is vital; expertise which we can provide.
From developing a brand and image protection strategy through to enforcement of intellectual property rights, and recovery of damages for infringement of those rights; we assist our clients to protect, develop and exploit their brands, copyright, trade marks and other intellectual property. We focus on maintaining and enhancing the asset value and on giving you the competitive edge held by the business.
For more information please contact our Litigation Team on 01782 577000
For more information, contact Dermot Callinan on 01782 525010 or email
dermot.callinan@myerssolicitors.co.uk.
or contact Tim Newsome on 01782 525011 or email
tim.newsome@myerssolicitors.co.uk.
or contact Kelly Swetmore on 01782 525003 or email
kelly.swetmore@myerssolicitors.co.uk.
or contact Nicola Adams on 01782 525012 or email
nicola.adams@myerssolicitors.co.uk.
or contact Richard Crowe on 01782 525009 or email
richard.crowe@myerssolicitors.co.uk.


