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Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitors Essex
Legal disputes can be stressful, time consuming and difficult to navigate alone. Our litigation and dispute resolution solicitors in Essex provide clear, strategic advice to help you resolve disputes efficiently, protect your position and pursue the outcome that matters most to you.
Are you facing a dispute you cannot resolve alone?
When a dispute escalates, it can quickly feel overwhelming and emotionally draining. Whether the issue involves property, contracts, financial claims or personal disagreements, uncertainty often adds pressure. Our Dispute Resolution Team supports clients across Essex with calm, practical advice, helping you understand your legal position, explore resolution options and decide whether negotiation or formal litigation is the right path.
Disputes That Cannot Be Resolved Informally
You are involved in a legal dispute and informal discussions have failed to resolve the issue.
Protecting Your Financial Position
You want to protect your financial position while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings.
Responding to a Legal Claim
You are facing a claim and need advice on how to respond strategically and proportionately.
Urgent Disputes Affecting Business or Assets
A dispute is affecting your business, property or personal finances and requires urgent action.
Court Representation and Litigation Support
You need experienced representation to pursue or defend a claim through the courts.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitors Services
Our team advises on a wide range of disputes, offering practical guidance from early advice through to court proceedings where required.
Advice on enforcing unpaid court judgments, assessing recovery options, managing cost, and taking proportionate steps to turn legal decisions into practical financial outcomes.
Confidential advice on financial and economic abuse, helping individuals protect assets, regain control, and address misuse of money or property through appropriate legal remedies.
Clear guidance for landlords and tenants on possession, rent, disrepair, and lease disputes, with a focus on early resolution and firm representation where court action is required.
Practical advice on resolving boundary, ownership, and rights of way disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, while managing risk and protecting your interests.
Advice on disputes arising from broken agreements, non-performance, or misrepresentation, helping clients understand their position, explore resolution, and pursue legal action where necessary.
Holly Minney
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Why choose Mullis & Peake
Disputes are rarely just legal problems. They often involve stress, uncertainty and significant personal or financial consequences. Our Essex based Dispute Resolution Team combines technical expertise with a measured, pragmatic approach to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Strategic advice
We assess risks, costs and likely outcomes early so you can make informed decisions.
Resolution focused
We explore negotiation and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
Litigation experience
Strong representation when court proceedings are necessary.
Local support
Accessible advice from an Essex team that understands regional courts and practices.
Frequently asked questions
No. Many disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Court proceedings are often a last resort. We assess each case carefully, considering cost, time and risk, and advise whether litigation is proportionate or whether a negotiated outcome may better serve your interests.
Timescales vary widely depending on complexity, court availability and the parties involved.
Costs depend on the nature of the dispute and how it progresses. We provide clear cost guidance early.
Yes. We regularly assist clients who are responding to or defending legal claims.
It includes mediation and negotiation aimed at resolving disputes without formal court proceedings.
Early advice often leads to better outcomes and helps prevent disputes from escalating.
Get in touch with our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitors team
If you are facing a dispute and feel uncertain about the best way forward, early advice can make a real difference. Our Dispute Resolution Team is ready to listen, assess your situation and guide you towards a clear and practical solution.
Specialist litigation and dispute resolution expertise
– Dedicated solicitors with deep experience resolving commercial and personal disputes through negotiation, mediation and court proceedings.
Fast, confidential advice
– Clear guidance when you need it most.
No-obligation consultation
– Understand your options before you decide.
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