Brandon

Bury St Edmunds

Norwich

Thetford

Dispute Resolution

Expert legal advice from trusted dispute resolution specialists

Legal disputes can be a source of stress and worry for individuals and companies. At Rudlings, we’re well aware of the financial and personal impacts these issues can have.

We provide advice, assistance, and representation for commercial and personal disputes, giving you tailored, practical solutions for tackling litigation in court and out of court through alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Ready to listen, however complex your case

Experienced across general civil and commercial litigation, including employment (contentious and non-contentious), personal injury, and clinical negligence issues, our solicitors represent both claimants and defendants.

We provide a comprehensive, efficient service for all clients involved in litigation, and we utilise where possible various forms of ADR to secure the best outcome for them.

How our dispute resolution lawyers can help

Our person-centred approach means we focus on you – as well as your legal needs. We offer a reliable, personalised service and are always there to reassure you and talk things over at every stage.

We aim to begin each dispute, where possible, by using the various forms of alternative dispute resolution available to us. We’re experienced in adjudication, arbitration proceedings, and mediation – and we’ll always let you know when these routes can prove the most effective choice for your case.

We can also assist you with HM Land Registry adjudication and expert determination, where required. Whatever the circumstances, with Rudlings you’ll always feel informed and clear about what’s happening with your case.

Katie Latham

Paralegal

Key contacts

Keely Dougan

Head of Department & Associate Solicitor

Francesca Priestley

Solicitor

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Our approach: how we work with your business

Estates and land assets

We can assist you with any issues relating to ownership, management, and maximisation of land and estates. This includes sale and purchase of both rural and residential properties.

Leases and agreements

We offer support with granting of commercial leases and farm business tenancies, and with easements for the benefit of agricultural properties. We can also help with first registration of title to agricultural land, and with matters relating to rights of way and access to properties.

Legal disputes

Should any agricultural and property litigation or disputes arise, we’ll be there to support you. As with any dispute case, we work as time- and cost-effectively as possible, so that potential interruptions are kept to a minimum.

Transparent pricing

We'll ensure you’re aware of our fixed prices before we move forward together. These are subject to standard checks, but if anything changes, we’ll inform you straight away, so you always know how much we charge for our services.

Dispute Resolution Services

Dept Recovery

Our dispute resolution legal services

Consumer disputes
Construction – including adjudication
Contract issues
Director and shareholder disputes
Partnership problems
Debt and insolvency
Terms and conditions of businesses
Defamation – including by social media
Intellectual property and licensing
Property, land, and building disputes
Landlord and tenant – commercial and residential
Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act claims
Personal injury – claimant and defendant
Professional negligence and clinical negligence
Contentious probate

Clear, proactive, and specialist advice for all

Working across our firm, we help individuals, small businesses, large companies, and franchises navigate legal challenges with confidence.

For debt and insolvency claims, our debt recovery team provides the specialist support needed to secure the best outcome for your case.

Business-related disputes

If you’re a business and need our support, we offer clear, expert advice on issues ranging from consumer disputes to disagreements between directors and shareholders. We can help resolve claims regarding terms and conditions of business, partnership contentions, and we'll guide you through any court proceedings or alternative methods of resolution.

If you’re a franchise, or a franchisee, we’re well equipped to deal with any conflict. Our solicitors understand the complex disputes that can arise in this area, and our expertise will enable you to reach a satisfactory conclusion.

Buildings and property

We advise on property, land, building, and boundary disputes. Our team has a proven track record with resolving disagreements between landlords and tenants (both commercial and residential) and construction-related claims, whether via adjudication or other routes.

Negligence

Our solicitors support clients with a wide range of personal injury and clinical and professional negligence disputes. We’re also one of the few firms approved by DAS Legal Expenses, which means we're able to offer a free first appointment for such cases.

With extensive experience representing both claimants and defendants, we’re familiar with the nuances of the law and will explain it clearly and sensitively to you in plain English. Our friendly, considerate approach and our specialist knowledge makes us best placed to be your trusted partner in what can be a challenging time.

Fees

Our services cover a broad range of cases. Some will be straightforward; others will take more time and work. As a result, costs vary depending on the details.

If you decide you’d like our support with a dispute, we’ll ask you for further information before discussing the funding options available to you. In some cases, we're able to offer conditional fee agreements (or 'no win, no fee' agreements).

Whatever the nature of your dispute, we’ll always be upfront and clear about the costs involved, so that you have control of the process and can factor fees into your budget.

Find us across East Anglia, with offices in Norwich, Brandon, Thetford, and Bury St Edmunds.

Speak to our dispute resolution department about your situation and we’ll get to work on the next steps towards a successful conclusion.

What types of businesses do we work with?

We work with businesses of all sizes and across various sectors, from start-ups to established corporations. We’ve helped small, family-owned businesses grow through strategic acquisitions and bespoke franchising agreements, and we’ve supported national businesses with supplier contracts, terms and conditions, company law, and compliance needs.

Whatever the size and scope of your business, our commercial teams will provide dedicated, hands-on legal expertise at every stage of your business journey – from acquisition through to disposal.

We are all about building relationships

We work with businesses of all sizes and across various sectors, from start-ups to established corporations. We’ve helped small, family-owned businesses grow through strategic acquisitions and bespoke franchising agreements, and we’ve supported national businesses with supplier contracts, terms and conditions, company law, and compliance needs.

Whatever the size and scope of your business, our commercial teams will provide dedicated, hands-on legal expertise at every stage of your business journey – from acquisition through to disposal.