Contract Disputes

Contractual disputes typically arise when a party does not comply with the terms of a contract or does not perform their side of its obligations under a contract. In such an instance, this may give rise to a claim for breach of contract.

A contract arises when the parties agree that there is an agreement. Formation of a contract generally requires an offer, acceptance, consideration, and a mutual intent to be bound. Each party to a contract must have capacity to enter the agreement.

Breaches of contract can range from minor breaches, to material breaches, to those that are fundamental. In some cases the breach may be anticipatory, meaning that one party expresses the intent not to fulfil some obligation that is written into the contract.
Common remedies include:
• Compensation for loss or damage
• A specific performance court order
• Repudiation

We aim to achieve a settlement in the most cost-effective manner and understand that litigation is not always suitable given the time and costs involved. We focus on resolving issues in the most cost-effective ways and will always explore resolution thoroughly by way of negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. Where this is impossible, we will be on hand to represent clients in court proceedings.

Please get in touch to discuss your Litigation issue by calling your nearest office, listed at the top of the page, or by sending a message.