Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Solicitors

The firm has a large department with specialist lawyers (many of whom are leaders in their field) handling the full spectrum of disputes including those involving: commercial & financial services, contentious trusts and estates, property, privacy, media, harassment and defamation, regulatory investigations and crime, public law, insolvency and education.

Services

Property Disputes Commercial Disputes & Litigation Contentious Trusts & Probate Education Disputes Political Affairs Criminal Defence Privacy & Media Law Inquests and Inquiries Misinformation and Online Abuse Insolvency Crisis Response

Our Dispute Resolution team collaborates with the firm’s other market-leading practice areas to apply the complete breadth of our experience to your case where necessary.

Our lawyers have been involved in ground-breaking cases and are frequently instructed in high-profile international and domestic disputes. This depth and range of expertise enable us to manage the most complex and challenging litigation at the highest level.

Whether you’re an individual or a corporate entity, we simplify complex legal challenges and pursue commercially informed solutions aligned with your objectives. We provide pragmatic, strategic advice and explore all available options – from early resolution through informal negotiation or mediation through to litigation in court or arbitration.

We act efficiently and discreetly, bringing sensitivity to both the legal and commercial issues involved in every case. Our Dispute Resolution team is partner-led, meaning your matter will be handled by an experienced and specialist lawyer, and you will receive the highest level of personalised service.

"This is a hidden gem in the London litigation market: PHB will make a client feel taken care of, while building the best team to suit the demands of any given case." The Legal 500

Areas of Expertise

Commercial and Financial Services Disputes

Arbitration
Company and Partnership Disputes
Financial Services Disputes
Fraud and Asset Recovery
Shareholder and Investor Disputes
Senior Executives, Directors, and Boardroom Disputes

Contentious Trusts and Estates

1975 Inheritance Act Claims
Blessing Applications
Breach of Trust
Contentious Wills and Probate
Court of Protection Issues
Removal and Replacement of Trustees

Education

Appeals and Complaints
Misconduct allegations
Disciplinary & Regulatory advice
Social Media, Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy, Media and Defamation

Defamation
Privacy
Harassment
Breach of Confidence
Data, Technology, and Information-Related Disputes

Property Disputes

Commercial and Residential Landlord and Tenant Disputes
Leasehold Enfranchisement
Party Wall Disputes
Service Charge and Property Management Disputes
Boundary, Restrictive Covenants, and Rights of Way Disputes
Disputes Relating to Ownership and Beneficial Interests

Investigations and Criminal Defence

Fraud investigations
Financial Service and Contentious Regulatory investigations
Internal Investigations
Compliance
Criminal Investigations
Victims of Crime

Public and Administrative Law

Disciplinary Proceedings
Judicial Review
Regulatory Advice
Inquests

all partners

"An excellent team that works collaboratively with clients and Counsel – adapted well to remote and hybrid working, and always ready to go the extra mile." The Legal 500