Holly Baker

We understand that clients get in touch when they find themselves in a difficult situation and need our help. Navigating complex disputes can be a distraction and we understand the need for quick commercial advice that won’t cost you a fortune so that you can continue to focus on your business.
Talk to one of our friendly and experienced team on 01582 514000
Our aim is to help you to avoid getting involved in messy disputes, and if that’s not possible, we act quickly and strategically to achieve a resolution as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Our primary objective is to understand and achieve your desired outcome in the quickest and most cost-effective way. We take time to understand your overall objective which may be to maintain an ongoing commercial relationship with the other party. We appreciate that litigation is not always an attractive option, and can work with you to explore negotiation, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve the dispute.
We provide practical, clear advice and are not afraid to tell you when a case is simply uneconomical or impractical to pursue.
We are honest about your prospects of success, and often have open and frank discussions about likely outcomes. We are transparent when it comes to costs, and will be open and up-front with you throughout. We offer traditional hourly rates and fixed fees, depending on the type of dispute we are dealing with.
We support clients to explore all areas of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including negotiation and mediation.
We understand that insolvency can be distressing for a business and for the individuals involved, and approach insolvency matters with sensitivity and commerciality at the forefront. We deal with a range of insolvency matters whether individual or corporate.
Our team is recognised as a regional heavyweight with extensive experience in handling a whole array of business disputes.
As a leading regional aviation law firm outside of London, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide top tier advice at an affordable price.
Contracts are often at the heart of every business. Our team are experienced in assisting commercial clients navigate through contractual disputes, and understand the importance of taking a practical and commercial approach.
We frequently advise owners, employers, developers, contractors, sub-contractors and construction professionals (including architects and surveyors) in relation to disputes arising from both residential and commercial construction projects.
There are certain disputes when immediate action is required, for instance freezing assets which are rightfully yours before they can be transferred out of your reach, or the removal of harmful or malicious information being published about your company. In these circumstances, an application for an injunction may be required.
Our specialist Property Litigation team provide advice on a wide range of property disputes.
Disputes and disagreements between commercial landlords and tenants are an unfortunate fact of business life. Our highly experienced property litigation team work with a broad range of clients both landlords and tenants to resolve disputes in the most effective way through negotiation, mediation or court and tribunal proceedings.
Professionals hold a position of trust and are there to advise businesses and individuals in their respective professional fields. Unfortunately, professionals sometimes make mistakes and fail to uphold the standard expected of them.
We understand that in the modern-day, intellectual property is integral to a business and can often be the business’s most valuable asset. We can help if your intellectual property rights are being infringed, or if you need help to defend a claim against you or your business.
Our experienced solicitors are on hand to give you advice and assistance.
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If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with our Commercial Litigation Team then they’d to love to hear from you on 01582 514000