Commercial Litigation

Machins’ aim is to work with you during the dispute to achieve your desired outcome, whether through negotiation, arbitration, mediation or Court litigation. When Court action becomes necessary, we will get the process undertaken as quickly and commercially as possible to achieve the best results for you. When emergency action is necessary, we will endeavour to proceed at short notice.

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Meet the Team

Neil O'Callaghan - Department Head (Partner)
Email: Neil.O'Callaghan@Machins.co.uk
DDI: 01582 514386

Matthew Melling - Associate Solicitor
Email: Matthew.Melling@Machins.co.uk
DDI: 01582 514391

Clare Jones - Assistant Solicitor
Email: Clare.Jones@Machins.co.uk
DDI: 01582 514398

Deborah Rupping - Assistant Solicitor
Email: Deborah.Rupping@Machins.co.uk
DDI: 01582 514385

Contact our Commercial Litigation Team on 01582 514387 or email us at litigation@machins.co.uk

Areas of Commercial Litigation

Construction Contracts

Machins act for a number of construction companies and are familiar with the basic types of JCT and other regularly used building contracts.

Contractual Disputes

A commercial view should always be considered in any contractual dispute, but tactical issues are often clear and at the early stages of a dispute, serious consideration should be given as to how you wish to proceed tactically to maximise your chances of a successful outcome.

Injunctive Relief

Machins regularly obtain injunctions on behalf of clients and are familiar with the speed that is required and the processes involved in obtaining urgent and even out-of-hours injunctions

Insolvency Advice

Machins regularly act for insolvency practitioners and/or Directors in relation to corporate disputes, and regularly advise on the issues of wrongful trading, transfers at undervalues, preferences, Company Director disqualifications, misfeasance and other key issues.

Landlord & Tenant

Machins are experts in the property litigation field and advise both landlords and tenants on evictions, Lease renewals, dilapidation issues, equitable Trusts, equitable interest in properties and litigate such matters through the Courts and Adjudicator.

Aviation Disputes

Machins have acted for a number of international airlines in relation to Charter Agreements dealing with “wet” and “dry” Leases, and have been involved in numerous High Court litigation cases.

Business Disputes

Machins’ Commercial Litigation Team is familiar with a whole array of business disputes, whether contractual disputes have arisen between the business and another party or if the dispute has arisen within the business between Directors who are shareholders.

Professional Negligence

Machins have regularly acted in cases of professional negligence against surveyors, barristers, solicitors and accountants, and other professionals.

Property Disputes

Machins specialise in property litigation and are familiar with matters proceeding with Her Majesty’s Land Adjudicator, the High Court or the County Court.

Technology Disputes

Machins have acted for a number of software companies in relation to disputes, obtained injunctions, protecting client’s intellectual property rights, and regularly advise clients on technology-based issues.