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Dispute Resolution

Our dispute resolution specialists work with clients all over the UK and we have one of the largest teams in the South West.

We can provide expert litigation advice for:

Highly respected and recommended for dispute resolution

We’re ranked in the Top Tier by Legal 500 (2025) for dispute resolution in the region:“One of the strongest, all-round commercial litigation teams in the South West.”

Meanwhile, Chambers and Partners (2025) describes Stephens Scown’s Dispute Resolution team as “pragmatic and commercially-focused”, and “able to quickly grasp the details of the matter.”

Invested in resolving your business disputes

Whatever the size of your business or the scale of the challenge, we’re committed to providing the very best support. We advise a wide range of clients, from sole traders to international companies, and have dealt expertly with litigation at all levels.

Every case is unique, so we allocate the talent and resources accordingly, and offer different fee options including deferred payment and ‘no win-no fee’ arrangements. We’re here to find the best course of action for your business, and to ensure that – if required – you have access to legal expertise if the case goes to trial. We’re also fully transparent with fees. There are no hidden costs with any of our services.

Dispute resolution specialists

We have the experience, insight and expertise to conclude cases as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, and achieve the best possible results. Dispute resolution cases that we take on very rarely reach trial, and we aim for the best possible settlement on your terms. We have several expert mediators in the team and vast experience of alternative dispute resolution methods.

Sector specialisms

Much of our dispute resolution work requires knowledge of specific markets and sectors, and we allocate lawyers with the skills and knowledge specific to your needs.