RESOLVING CONTRACT DISPUTES WITH A COMMERCIAL AND CLIENT CENTRIC APPROACH

Entering into contracts is part and parcel of every day business. A contract plays a vital part in defining the contractual relationship and the obligations each party has to each other. Below are the answers to some of the questions we are often asked are:

Does a contract have to be in writing?
A contract can be made in writing or verbally. However, it is good practice to formalise any terms agreed in a written contract to avoid any future confusion.

If a contract is in writing and any issues arise, parties can refer to the written agreement in the first instance to try and resolve the problem.

If a contract is made verbally, the risk is that if an issue arises, it will be one party’s word against the other which can result in a lengthy and costly dispute.

When to seek advice in a contract dispute
When faced with a contract dispute, it is imperative to seek legal advice as early as possible.

At WLR Law, our legal team can review the contract before reporting on what the contract stipulates which will assist when trying to resolve the dispute.

Are there any alternatives to court action
A contract can sometimes include clauses relating to mediation or arbitration which are different forms of dispute resolution. These alternative methods are important because they can result in a party resolving a dispute without having to spend significant sums on legal fees.

Our approach and how we can help 

We have the expertise and experience to help you resolve the dispute in the most favourable way possible. Our first step will be to sit down with you to fully understand the dispute and what your objectives are. We will thereafter make attempts try to resolve the dispute to try and avoid the need for legal proceedings. However, if this approach is not successful then our legal team can act on your behalf in commencing or defending a court claim.

Our legal team can help you to resolve many types of contract disputes, including:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Agency disputes
• Misrepresentation claims
• Breach of contract
• Contested debt recovery
• Partnership disputes

If you have any queries or if your dispute is not included in the list above, you are welcome to give our team a call who will be happy to assist.