modern approach to Dispute Prevention & ADR Clauses
Our Expertise
Strategic dispute resolution
tailored to your objectives
Kingsley Wood advises individuals, businesses, and organisations on resolving disputes efficiently, proportionately, and with a clear focus on outcomes.
While litigation is sometimes unavoidable, many disputes can be resolved more effectively through early assessment, negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. Our approach is to help clients choose the most appropriate route for their dispute balancing cost, time, risk, confidentiality, and commercial relationships.
How We Resolve Disputes
We support clients at every stage of the dispute lifecycle
Early dispute and risk assessment
· Negotiation and without-prejudice discussions
· Mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
· Arbitration and other private dispute mechanisms
· Court proceedings where necessary
ADR is not treated as a procedural box-ticking exercise. It is integrated into our dispute strategy from the outset and revisited as disputes evolve
Our Dispute Resolution Services
Commercial disputes
· Shareholder and partnership disputes
· Contractual disputes
· Property and landlord-tenant disputes
· Workplace and senior executive disputes
· Regulatory-adjacent and professional disputes
Where appropriate, we advise on dispute prevention and escalation management at the contracting stage.
Our Approach
Clear, practical advice on prospects and risk
· Proportionate strategies aligned with commercial objectives
· Early consideration of ADR in line with court and insurer expectations
· Robust litigation where resolution cannot otherwise be achieved
Speak to Our Dispute Resolution Team
If you are facing a dispute or want to explore alternatives to litigation, our team can advise on the most effective route forward.
frequently asked questions
Why should I instruct a lawyer to draft my agreements when I can download a template online?
Standard templated agreements do not protect you and are very unlikely to reflect what you want the agreement to include. We have had clients come to us with their disputes because they never used a lawyer to draft their agreements, which left them open to liability. A lawyer will be able to sit down with you, understand your business, give you advice, brainstorm with you and create an agreement that truly reflects your requirements commercially whilst protecting your best interests.
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. We try our best to charge on a fixed-fee basis so you know exactly what you are paying.
Do you have any particular sector experience or expertise?
We are truly sector agnostic but our experts have a high level of experience in the healthcare, technology, finance, manufacturing, professional services and hospitality sectors. As our lawyers are experienced, they are able to truly make sure they understand your industry, your business and the commerciality involved. We have drafted terms of business for manufacturers, tech businesses, dentists, financial institutions, accountants and many more. For financial institutions, we have lawyers that understand FCA rules and regulations and likewise we have lawyers that understand healthcare rules and regulations.
