Contentious Probate & Trusts

Our specialist solicitors handle claims ranging from disputes in relation to estates and wills, where issues in relation to capacity, undue influence, or adequate provision for family members arise to complex trust disputes. Always the focus is on cost effective advice that is designed to assist the parties to the dispute in reaching a resolution so as to minimise any further distress or damage to family relations.

Property Disputes

 including landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), contractual disputes with developers, disputes in relation to rights or restrictions affecting land and boundary disputes. Assisted by Hart Scales & Hodges' experienced Property Department our aim is to identify and achieve the outcome most suited to your specific situation in the most cost effective manner. 

Insolvency

If you are being pursued by creditors, considering bankruptcy or an individual voluntary arrangement, our solicitors can help and advise you. We are also experienced in dealing with related insolvency litigation issues such as director's disqualification and misconduct issues.

Professional Negligence

When a professional adviser has provided advice or representation which falls below the standard that you are entitled to expect and you have suffered loss or damage as a result you may be able to claim compensation from them. We have experience in pursuing claims against most professionals and are skilled in quickly assessing whether a claim is worth pursuing and how best to proceed. We are experienced in dealing with high value professional negligence claims against solicitors, accountants,banks, architects, surveyors, estate agents, brokers, patent agents, trade mark agents, barristers, financial advisers, doctors, other healthcare professionals, vets, auditors, auctioneers and actuaries .

Contract Disputes

Whether your supplier is failing to fulfil their part of the contract or your client is refusing to pay you for goods or services we can advise you as to the appropriate course of action most likely to achieve your desired result . Our expert solicitors have years of experience in analysing contracts and advising on the most practical and cost effective means of enforcement. We can also assist you with your debt recovery.

Commercial Disputes

Including Shareholder and Partnership Disputes, breach of warranty claims and claims in the technical Courts, including the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Education Disputes

Specifically contentious and media sensitive education disputes in the independent school, higher education institute and University sectors. Our experienced solicitors have acted for some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country.

Compliance and Regulatory Law

Our solicitors have vast experience in advising clients on compliance and regulatory issues; both proactive advice to prepare your business so as to reduce the likelihood of such issues arising and reducing the likely damage to your business as a result and defending threatened prosecutions by a Regulator . We have particular experience in the health and safety, food and environmental sectors.