Dispute Resolution - Legal Advice

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MKB Law’s Disputes and Litigation team provides specialist advice and assistance to commercial and individual clients throughout Belfast and Northern Ireland. Whether it is a commercial dispute or professional negligence claim, we strive to achieve a resolution in line with your objectives and expectations.

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Why choose MKB Law?

Dispute Resolution Experts

We have vast knowledge and experience in all aspects of dispute resolution, commercial litigation, claims and financial disputes.

Specialist Sector Knowledge

Our team were recently involved in a landmark Court of Appeal success for a client in relation to a business tenancy dispute.

Discretion Assured

Clients can be assured of complete confidentiality and discretion throughout their dispute or litigation matter.

Client Feedback

Clients attribute our logical, structured and meticulous approach to be key in helping them achieve resolutions to their disputes.

How we can help you

Our lawyers offer a complete service for clients concerning all dispute matters:

Commercial Disputes

Our lawyers have vast experience in advising business owners, shareholders and company directors. We can assist with issues such as contract terms, property disputes, Intellectual Property infringement, defective goods and banking disputes.

Professional Negligence

If you are an individual or a commercial client, and are unhappy with the service or advice given to you by a professional, then you may wish to make a claim. The most common are: accountancy, architecture, engineers, quantity surveying and insurance brokers.

Financial Disputes

Our team provides assistance to individuals and businesses on all issues relating to financial services litigation, specifically the mis-selling of regulated products such as mortgages. We can also provide assistance with claims arising from cyber fraud.

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Meet the experts

Find out more about our expert disputes and litigation team:

Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan is an Associate Director and has substantial experience in litigation and dispute resolution for businesses and individuals. He has been involved in a number High Court actions involving breaches of contract, defective products and IP infringement.

Jonathan also specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence actions.

Gordon McElroy

Gordon oversees the commercial and corporate business undertaken by the firm.

Gordon has vast experience in dispute resolution relating to commercial areas such as business sales and acquisitions, financial restructuring, property transactions and corporate insolvency.

Mollie Thompson

Mollie advises and assists businesses and individual clients in relation to a range of litigation issues and disputes. Mollie also has experience in multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes.

Mollie and Jonathan both specialise in personal injury and clinical/medical negligence actions.

What our clients say

“We couldn’t be happier with the service Jonathan Jackson delivered and the way in which he handled our case. Jonathan went above and beyond for us, and he achieved an outcome which we thought was never imaginable. Definitely recommend this company and their eye for detail.”

Nico’s Pizza

In what was a complex case, the Disputes team guided us through the process and assisted us in achieving a satisfactory conclusion. We were kept up-to-date with progress at all times and were given the opportunity to discuss our options at each stage, which we found refreshing.”

Mr M

“Jonathan Jackson was able to clearly explain the various issues relating to our case. He laid out a logical and structured approach as to the best way to address the issues, which involved a number of different strands. Through his guidance and advice we successfully won our appeal.”

Lost City Golf

Have questions about dispute resolution?

I am a business owner involved in a dispute, how can you help?

There are a multitude of circumstances in which commercial disputes can arise, with the potential that these disagreements can escalate quickly as a result of the high stakes involved and potential for lost business revenue.

Our Commercial Dispute Solicitors have 25 years of experience advising business owners, shareholders and company directors in Belfast and Northern Ireland. We can assist with issues including: contract terms; construction, land or property disputes; Intellectual Property infringement; defective goods/products; and banking, debt or insolvency disputes.

We will work closely with you throughout any process of mediation, whether face-to-face or individually, to ensure that consensus is reached and that your business emerges from any dispute with your commercial objectives and reputation intact. Where circumstance dictate, however, litigation at MKB Law is zealously pursued using our extensive experience and knowledge of the systems and procedures of the Commercial, Chancery, Queen’s Bench and County Courts.

I am unhappy with advice given by a professional, what can I do?

There are regrettably instances where the standard of professional service provided by advisers to their clients falls short. This can occur where a professional represents themselves as having more experience or skills then they actually possess, or where they have been incompetent in the work they have carried out for you. The most common areas in which we see claims are: accountancy, architecture, engineers, quantity surveying, solicitor services, financial advice and insurance brokers.

MKB Law’s Professional Negligence solicitors have vast experience in all matters relating to professional negligence claims and have successfully represented many clients in professional negligence actions.

We encourage you to consult with MKB Law to determine if you have grounds to make a case. Time is an essential factor in professional negligence cases. It is also important to gather as much information together as possible by recording any details, transactions or dealings that you have had with the service provider, eg: receipts, letters, emails and any other documentation you feel may be relevant.

I feel that I have been mis-sold a financial product, what can I do?

If you feel you have been mis-sold in relation to a financial product you should independent advice from a solicitor. The following questions need to be addressed:

Did the Bank classify you correctly? Was the product appropriate? Were the correct procedures followed? What loss have you sustained?

If you feel you have been mis-sold a mortgage, MKB Law’s lawyers can help you investigate instances where you have felt you were given misleading advice or did not have the details of your agreement explained in sufficient detail. These typically include interest only and self-certification mortgages.

I believe I have been a victim of financial fraud, how can you help?

In this world of digital and cyber fraud we all run the risk of finding that money has gone from a bank account without authorisation. Jonathan Jackson and Mollie Thompson at MKB Law have particular expertise in dealing with the Payments Services Regulations. Jonathan has successfully recovered hundreds of thousands of pounds on behalf of clients. Please contact our team immediately if you think you have been the victim of financial fraud.

What is judicial review?

Judicial Review is an ever-burgeoning specialism with which we at MKB Law are particularly well-equipped to deal with. There is an ever increasing tendency for aggrieved individuals to ask the Courts to intervene in the decision making processes of public bodies. Judicial Review will assess the lawfulness of a decision, rather than the merits of the outcome.

The Disputes and Litigation team at MKB Law can assist with areas such as: planning, procurement and the holding of public office. Our lawyers can advise and guide you through the processes of the pre-action protocol, the leave application and the substantive hearing itself, availing of specialist Counsel to assist in the preparation and presentation of a case to the High Court.

What is mediation?

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (‘ADR’). Parties to a dispute can voluntarily appoint a mediator who will attempt to independently facilitate a settlement. His or her role is neutral with the parties retaining control of the entire process. Agreement will not be imposed and the mediator will not express an opinion on the respective merits. Confidentiality is paramount, and if the mediation is unsuccessful any concessions made during its course cannot subsequently be relied on. The environment is considerably more relaxed than the gladiatorial arena of the Courts and a party can opt out at any time. MKB Law have a number of accredited Mediators and can assist with mediation where necessary.

Need expert legal advice on dispute resolution?

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Why choose MKB Law?

Dispute Resolution Experts

Specialist Sector Knowledge

Discretion Assured

Client Feedback

How we can help you

Commercial Disputes

Professional Negligence

Financial Disputes

Meet the experts

Jonathan Jackson

Gordon McElroy

Mollie Thompson

What our clients say

Have questions about dispute resolution?