modern approach to dispute resolution
Our Expertise
specialists in disputes & litigation law
At Kingsley Wood, we are committed to resolving conflicts with a clear strategy and a focus on efficiency. Our disputes and litigation law specialists are skilled in navigating the civil procedural rules and our judicial system to protect your interests. Whether you're facing a contractual disagreement or a complex property conflict, we provide robust representation to achieve the best possible outcomes. We pride ourselves on ensuring we try and resolve the conflict with negotiation, mediation or other ADR methods before conducting litigation in Court as this is the best way to resolve a dispute. Moreover, unlike other firms, we also have Barristers and Solicitor-Advocates in-house and this is really helpful when advising you or representing you during your litigation process.
areas of law we specialise in...
Civil Litigation
We represent individuals and businesses in a wide range of civil disputes, providing strategic, results-focused advice aimed at resolving matters efficiently and cost-effectively. Our team handles claims through negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, court proceedings. We focus on protecting our clients’ interests while minimising disruption and risk.
Commercial Disputes
We assist companies of all sizes with disputes arising from contracts, partnerships, supply chains and commercial relationships. Our approach is commercially driven, prioritising swift resolution and business continuity. From early-stage negotiation to complex High Court litigation, we deliver clear, tactical guidance tailored to each commercial objective.
Property Disputes
We advise landlords, tenants, developers and property owners on disputes involving boundaries, leases, rights of way, possession, and property damage. Our team works to resolve issues pragmatically while safeguarding property rights and investment value. Where litigation is required, we take decisive action to achieve favourable outcomes.
Intellectual Property Disputes
We act for businesses and creators in disputes relating to trademarks, copyrights, confidential information and brand protection. Our team helps clients enforce their rights, challenge infringements and negotiate settlements that protect commercial value. We provide robust legal strategies to defend and preserve intellectual assets.
Family Law Disputes
We support individuals through sensitive family law disputes, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements and domestic issues. Our approach is empathetic yet firm, prioritising the wellbeing of families while ensuring clients’ legal rights are upheld. We aim to achieve practical, fair and sustainable solutions through negotiation or court proceedings when necessary.
smart thinking, better approach
As an experienced firm, we ensure that your matter is truly Partner led and well resourced. We also ensure that our Partners are truly experts in their fields of practice.
We pride ourselves in providing both practical and commercial advice and we can do this because of our experienced Partners that can help advise you.
Our Partners are paid a large majority of a share of their revenues and so this means we can offer experienced and expert legal services without you paying for the overheads of a larger city firm.
Our values, strong recruitment, and modern technology, together with truly rewarding our people for their work means that we truly offer our clients a personal service with proactive contact.
frequently asked questions
How many lawyers will work on my case?
We ensure that our team works together in a Partner led model. So, a Partner will lead the case, attend your meetings, really get involved in the drafting of documents and assist and review documents and any evidence. However, we understand that for larger cases you sometimes need a team to help review large quantities of documents and evidence, and that’s why we can also have junior and senior level associates and paralegals that can help our Partners, which will drive efficiencies and cost savings to your matter.
How do you charge for your work?
We are truly transparent about our charges and we have no hidden costs. You will know from the outset of your matter exactly what you are paying for, when you will pay and how you will make payment to us. We are supported by an experienced operational team that assists our Partners with their work. Our Partners will have an initial no-obligation discovery call with you and then send you a quote for their work.
For Debt Recovery Work:
We charge on an hourly rate basis for this work. Grade A fee earners (that are over 8 years qualified) charge between £250 - £500 + VAT per hour. Grade B fee earners (that are over 4 years qualified) charge between £190 - £250 + VAT per hour. Other Solicitors, Legal Executives or equivalent charge £185 - £230 + VAT per hour. Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Clerks charge between £120 - 175 + VAT per hour.
On average, this type of work takes between 4-50 hours to complete. This means that on average costs are between £700 - £12,500 (+20% VAT of £140 - £2,500).
Please note VAT is a government tax that we are required to charge, and will usually be added at 20% to our fees and disbursements, except where we indicate the disbursements are outside the scope of VAT.
Please note disbursement costs are additional. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, we handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Potential disbursements you may incur are:
Court fees;
Counsels fees;
Expert fees; and/or
Mediator’s costs.
If we attend a court hearing, meeting or mediation there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.
All Court and Tribunal Fees can be found on this website: https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are
What is the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?
Traditionally, Solicitors will make all the relevant preparations for a case, including collating evidence, filing relevant documents with the Court, putting together a bundle of documents, negotiating settlements and creating a strategy for your case. Barristers, on the other hand, traditionally represent you at Court and speak in front of a Judge (called “advocacy”). The lines between the two professions have increasingly blurred as Solicitors can also represent clients in Courts or Tribunals and Solicitor-Advocates are able to represent clients in the High Court and any higher appeal courts and Barristers are also able to have rights to conduct litigation themselves.
