Commercial contract, agency & sale of goods disputes

Business life is seldom straightforward. People have different recollections of events, different commercial agendas and different attitudes to business. The situation is often more complex and sensitive where there is a cross border element. Here we have particular skills, expertise and a range of relevant contacts through our founding membership of the Association of European Lawyers.

We relish early involvement to help prevent any disputes occurring. If they do arise we can give pragmatic advice, represent and guide you through the best resolution process best for yourself, whether that is negotiation, mediation, arbitration or the court.

We aim to relieve you of the problem and leave you free to concentrate on what you do best!

Work experience/case studies:

  • Representing a foreign art dealer in a claim for damages against an auction house relating to the ownership, exercise of a lien for the unpaid price and the terms of purchase of works of art.
  • Acting for an Italian sportswear supplier in a claim by its English based commercial agent for compensation for the termination of that agency.
  • Advising a UK Subsidiary of a German parent company over the terms of an exclusive contract to supply specialist technical equipment, termination of that contract and how to avoid claims arising.