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DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Expertise in practice – Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation Services: 2023-24 Highlights

DMH Stallard is known for its dedication to client success and is proud to share the exceptional commercial litigation expertise of its legal team through the launch of our 2023-24 Highlights

We have a proven track record in handling complex litigation cases across various sectors. We always aim to be pragmatic, to the point, and commercially driven – whether dealing with complex, high-value disputes or more routine matters.

A tradition of excellence in litigation

We have a long-standing tradition of achieving favourable outcomes for clients. Our litigation team is composed of lawyers who bring decades of combined experience to every case. They handle all types of commercial disputes – from contractual disagreements and negligence claims to highly complex, very high-value disputes, many with international and cross-jurisdictional elements.

We are particularly renowned in the banking, finance, and professional services sectors, and collaborate closely with international banks, well-known brands, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Our primary focus is always on achieving the practical outcomes clients desire in the most cost-effective and risk-free manner possible.

Recent successes

Our litigation team’s recent victories include, successfully guiding a luxury real estate developer through complex charity trust issues, representing an offshore lender in relation to enforcement action to recover a multi-million pound shortfall and defending multi-jurisdictional fraud and conspiracy claims relating to a structured loan portfolio worth over £130m. These successes underscore our lawyers’ ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system and deliver results that protect our clients’ interests.

Client-centred approach

We understand that each case is unique, and we tailor our strategies to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our lawyers work closely with clients to develop a comprehensive understanding of the matter and are committed to providing personalised attention and clear communication throughout the legal process.

Download our case highlights

We have produced a document detailing highlights of some of the Dispute Resolution matters we have handled in 2023-24. This resource provides insights into our approach and the successful outcomes we have achieved for our clients – Dispute Resolution Highlights 2023-24

Contact our litigation solicitors today to learn more about how we can support you in dealing with legal challenges and assist in the resolution of disputes by email or call on 03333 231580.

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Simon Elcock

Partner

Expert in resolving complex and high value corporate and commercial disputes with a focus on the financial sector.

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