Disputes

In our disputes blog we cover all sorts of topics, from civil litigation to commercial litigation. Issues discussed relevant to individuals include what to do if someone owes you money, recovering compensation for property damage, disputes with financial companies or insurance companies, and how to approach disputes between neighbours.

Defamation and privacy claims are common disputes featured in the media. Here we discuss current issues such as recent controversies over ‘gagging orders’ used by media personalities and sportspersons.

For business readers, we cover common questions on recovering debts, breach of contract claims, defamation claims and enforcing intellectual property rights. Other topics include using mediation and ADR to resolve disputes.

Have a browse for topics of interest. If you need legal advice on anything you come across, Contact Law can put you in touch with a solicitor specialising in your type of dispute.

London Underground brings legal action to stop Boxing Day strike

London underground drivers announced last month that they intend to strike on Boxing Day. In an attempt to stop the action London Underground (LU) is challenging the legality of the strike in the High Court. The challenge is based on LU’s claim that only just over 40% of the Aslef union members voted for the [...]

Assange extradition case raises issue of “great public importance”

This blog has previously reported that Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, is fighting extradition to Sweden. It was recently announced that his appeal will be heard by seven Supreme Court Justices in February next year. Swedish authorities are seeking Assange’s extradition in order to question him in relation to two incidents that allegedly took [...]

Met under fire over undercover romances

The actions of undercover policemen have been questioned on multiple occasions and on different grounds. However, whilst most of the controversies have related to the discovery of evidence, the Metropolitan Police are now facing an unprecedented legal challenge. Eight women are planning on bringing legal action against the police force alleging that their human rights [...]

Violence erupts at Dale Farm eviction

Riot police entered the Dale Farm site by knocking through a rear fence just after 7am BST, clearing the way for bailiffs to clear the illegal part of the travellers’ site. The police were able to enter the site after the residents’ last attempt to stop the eviction failed at the Court of Appeal on [...]

West Ham Olympic Stadium deal falls through

The Government has confirmed that the deal to award West Ham the London 2012 Olympic Stadium after the games has fallen through, due to concerns about the delays caused by the legal action surrounding the agreement. The stadium will instead remain under ownership of the public and prospective tenants will have to bid in order [...]

Supreme Court ruling confirms London as leading centre for international arbitration

A Supreme Court ruling has been widely welcomed by London’s dispute resolution experts as it ensures arbitration remains a distinct alternative to litigation by confirming the parties have a wide discretion to decide how the process will be conducted and, importantly, by whom. The ruling, which overturned an earlier Court of Appeal decision, means the [...]

Mediation – resolving disputes amicably

If you find that going to court is lengthy, expensive, stressful, and an unsatisfying process, then mediation may be the best option for you. What is mediation? (More…)

Ryanair charge extra €2 per customer in protest over EU rules

Ryanair have announced that they are going to add a €2 levy to their fares in order to cover the costs of complying with the EU261 Regulation. The EU261 Regulation requires airlines to pay their customers compensation when their flights have been cancelled for whatever reason.  Ryanair claims the Regulation has cost the airline more [...]

Olympic profits row intensifies as top lawyers are hired

The row over the profits from the London 2012 Olympics has geared up a notch as the parties to the dispute have drafted in some of the UK’s top barristers to represent them. According to the Times, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog) has retained Lord Grabiner, QC, to fight in its [...]

Prison officers to sue private security firm

The Prison Officers Association (POA) has gone to the High Court to ask for a judicial review in order to prevent the private security firm, G4S, from bidding for the control of four prisons in England.