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    General Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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    We have assisted countless clients already, both based locally and nationally, to resolve situations that they thought were irresolvable. We can help you with contractual disputes in, for example, the following types of situation:

    • Interpretation of partnership agreements / shareholders agreements.
    • Rejection of insurance claims i.e. damage to property, subsidence etc.
    • Interpretation of terms of a professional’s instruction i.e. third party agents, valuers etc.
    • Agency responsibilities.
    • Sale of goods and supply of services. 

     

    The above applies whether or not the agreement is set out formally in writing.

    Has advice that you have received from a professional left you, or your business, with a problem that is costly to rectify? 
    Perhaps you have:

    • Bought a property based on a surveyor’s report and subsequently found subsidence or a structural defect? 
    • Perhaps a painting, that you were told by a valuer was worth a lot of money, turned out to be a less valuable copy?
    • Maybe you instructed a professional to assist you in buying a property but you have found it is subject to a restrictive covenant, right of way or ransom strip or there is a mistake in your lease?

     

    We are able to assist you to recover your losses from any professional who has provided negligent advice.

    Are you, or your business, involved in a building, development or landscaping dispute?

    • Are you dissatisfied with the quality of the service provided?
    • Is there a disagreement about whether or not remedial works are required?
    • Is a customer refusing to meet their obligation to pay?
    • Are you in dispute about how work has been charged for?
    • Are there issues surrounding whether or not the work has been completed on time?

     

    You don’t have to be going through a divorce to find yourself embroiled in a dispute with family members.  You may share property with them, whether or not it’s a business, a house or land.  This type of situation often involves unwritten agreements between family members about monies paid into a home or business venture.

    • Inheritance
    • Loans or gifts between family members      

    Trust and probate disputes can be complicated to resolve and often have a strong emotional element.  When a loved one dies, the difficulties of dealing with the financial repercussions are often overwhelming.

    Our expertise covers all aspects of probate disputes including:-

    •   Inheritance (provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
    •   Undue influence or coercion
    •   Removal and substitution of personal representatives
    •   Personal liability of Trustees
    •   Claims involving lack of testamentary capacity
    •   Trust and charity disputes

     

    These matters are only examples of the range of services we provide and we would be only too pleased to discuss your requirements with you.  Whatever your circumstances our trusted, experienced and resourceful team will provide you with practical, realistic and often creative solutions to your situation.  We offer a free, half hour, no obligation consultation to discuss your circumstances.  Our focus is on building a lasting relationship with our clients and we believe that getting it right matters.

     For more information, please contact our specialists:

    Darren Linthwaite  on 01328 852833 or e-mail click here
    Fiona Duff     on 01328 852810 or e-mail click here
    Jennie Borgnis on 01328 852830 or e-mail click here

    Our Litigation Team

    Darren Linthwaite

    Partner and Head of Litigation

    Law Specialism:- Personal Injury & Clinical 
                                    Negligence Claims
                                    Wills, Probate and Tax Planning.

    University – Nottingham Law School – College of Law, York
    Qualifications – L.L.B.

    Darren specialises in Litigation and Inheritance Tax Planning using Wills and Trusts; the Administration of Estates; Power of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship.

    He is a former member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and specialises in serious personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

    Direct Line 01328 852833
    email click here

    Fiona Duff

    Law Specialism – Dispute Resolution and Advocacy

    Qualification : Solicitor Advocate; LL.B.
    University/Law School : College of Law, Chester

    Fiona works in our dispute resolution department.  She has considerable experience in representing claimant and defendant clients before the Courts; in mediation, through negotiation, at Arbitration, within Coroners’  inquests and before the Land Registry Adjudicator.  

    Her practice includes: Debt recovery, insolvency, landlord and tenant claims, private and corporate boundary disputes, professional negligence, trusts, contractual disputes, personal injury and clinical negligence, building, development and landscaping disputes, disputes between family members, will and probate disputes and mental capacity cases.

    As a Solicitor Advocate Fiona offers clients a complete service – from initial advice, to drafting pleadings, case preparation (including tactical considerations) and representing clients at hearings.

    Direct Line 01328 852810
    email click here

    Jennie Borgnis

    Law Specialism – Dispute Resolution & Employment

    Partner and Head of Litigation

    University – University of East Anglia,  Nottingham Law School
    Qualifications – LL.B. ARAD

    Jennie began her career as a ballet dancer in London before moving to journalism writing feature articles for The Times and various periodicals. After moving to Norfolk, she studied for a law degree and qualified as a solicitor in 2002. Jennie works in the Litigation department at Butcher Andrews, dealing with all types of civil dispute including personal injury, contract and debt, professional and clinical negligence, building and consumer matters, and will and probate disputes.  Jennie also specialises in Employment law, advising and representing employer and employee clients on contentious and non-contentious matters, contract issues and compromise agreements.

    Direct Line 01328 852830
    email click here