Commercial Dispute Resolution.

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers.

Lanyon Bowdler provide Commercial Dispute Resolution services in North Wales, the West Midlands and the Marches, as well as working with clients across England and Wales on all kinds of business disputes, mediation and litigation.

Our commercial law solicitors specialise in offering commercial legal services, no matter what the size or background of your company may be. No case is too large, and we have a proven track record of acting on high-value disputes to achieve fast and positive results.

We work to help our clients comply with corporate rules and regulations, recover losses in the event of large contract disputes, and offer commercial mediation services to resolve professional disagreements without the expense and delay of escalating a dispute to the courts.

Lanyon Bowdler are proudly Lexcel Accredited, highlighting our excellent standards of practice management and client service, which have also consistently earned us a ranking from Chambers UK and the Legal 500.

All enquiries are welcome. We act for multi-national brands and independent family firms alike, with a variety of fixed-fee structures and transparent pricing options to suit. Get in touch by calling the phone number at the top of this page, or filling out the enquiry form.

Key Contact

Andrew Pegg heads our Dispute Resolution Team, he acts for a wide range of clients from individuals to national and multi-national companies advising on a wide variety of disputed matters including contracts, negligence, nuisance, insolvency, land and judicial review. Particular sectors include manufacturing, construction and agriculture as well as professional negligence. Recent instructions include a multi-million pound dispute regarding manufacturing machinery and a complex contractual dispute regarding a long and ambiguous supply chain.

Meet the team

Andrew Pegg

Partner

Commercial Dispute Resolution | Disputes & Court Claims

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Our Commercial Disputes Expertise

The solicitors at Lanyon Bowdler have years of experience in resolving commercial disputes. Get in touch today and we will be more than happy to help.

How can we help you?

The key things our clients experience when dealing with our commercial law specialists are:

We work closely with you to assess the likely outcome, timescale and cost.
You are in control: we discuss what your priorities are and what you want to achieve.
It’s not about “winning”, it’s about getting the right result as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
We are expert mediators so can often resolve a case without having to go to trial or even starting court proceedings at all.
But if it does go to court, we fight hard to win – and have a good record in the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.

What is commercial dispute resolution?

Commercial Dispute Resolution is an umbrella term for any corporate dispute that you choose to resolve either via Business Mediation or, if that cannot achieve a positive outcome, through court action. That can range from contractual issues and business ownership disagreements to professional negligence and breaches of confidentiality.

At Lanyon Bowdler our Commercial Dispute Resolution services include a number of focus areas, such as:

Acting for Care Homes
Contract Disputes
Injunctions
IP Disputes
Mediation
Partnership Disputes
Professional Negligence
Shareholder & Director

However, in any commercial disagreement, our experienced business lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to take your case forwards. We work hard to ensure the maximum chance of a successful outcome, with reasonable consideration of ADR methods including Commercial Mediation as the go-to first option.

What are the common types of commercial disputes?

Disagreements are inevitable in business, whether they occur internally (e.g. between company directors) or externally with third parties (e.g. suppliers). Dealing with disputes of all kinds quickly can save time and expense, as well as protecting your brand and reputation.

Some examples of common commercial disputes include:

Banking issues
Breaches of confidentiality
Business professional negligence
Commercial property disputes
Contracts of hire
Contracts of sale
Delivery disputes
Financial obligations
Franchise agreements
Indemnity and warranties
Insolvency issues and winding-up petitions
Intellectual property disputes
Limitation clauses
Management disagreements
Mergers and acquisitions
Ownership disputes
Professional misrepresentation
Restrictive covenants
Retention of title

This is not an exhaustive list, although it covers many of the most common areas of business disagreements. If you have any other aspect of a corporate dispute you would like to discuss, please get in touch.

Lanyon Bowdler’s Business Litigation Lawyers have handled cases of all sizes, in all areas of England and Wales. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, giving you the strongest representation during ADR or in court no matter where you are based.

How to resolve a commercial dispute

There are several ways to resolve a commercial dispute so that any losses are remedied, and no further legal liability can be faced. Not all Commercial Dispute Resolution techniques end in court litigation, and it is often preferable to resolve a case out of court, if possible, for the mutual benefit of both parties.

We will consider all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution and advise if any of them is likely to lead to a better result than going to court. For example, Business Mediation can often find solutions that work for both parties, to bring your case to a satisfactory conclusion faster and to preserve the professional relationship. If no form of ADR seems appropriate, we can build your case and litigate in court accordingly.

Litigation is a way to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the offending party breached their obligations, as well as to quantify any loss you are seeking to recover. Where possible, we can also recover costs from the opposing party, if the court grants a costs order.

Even after a case goes to court, one party may offer to settle out of court to avoid incurring further costs and delays, and this again can lead to a faster outcome in complex cases.

How to defend a commercial dispute

If you are the defending party in a Commercial Dispute, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible, especially if the threat of litigation is imminent. Our Commercial Dispute Resolution team can help you to determine whether there is a valid case to defend and what the likely outcome of court litigation would be.

Sometimes you might find that you have acted inappropriately in a professional relationship, either knowingly or without being aware of it. In such circumstances, corporate legal advice is equally important to negotiate an acceptable settlement that prevents the other party from pursuing further legal action.

ADR can be helpful in such instances too, as Commercial Mediation may allow you to negotiate an acceptable settlement or persuade the accusing party to drop their case, before court action commences, and any additional costs are incurred.

If we believe you have acted appropriately in your dealings with the opposing party, we can provide the necessary legal advice and representation in court to defend the accusation as strongly as possible.

Legal Advice with a Commercial Focus

In Commercial Dispute Resolution cases, you need legal advice with a commercial focus. This not only concerns the outcome of the case, but other issues like the time taken to pursue or defend a case, and the total cost of litigation.

We appreciate the impact a commercial dispute can have on the ordinary operation of a business and will seek to minimise any negative effects, for example by first attempting methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including Business Mediation, to reach a mutually agreeable outcome without the need to go to court.

This understanding and appreciation of the priorities of running a business allows Lanyon Bowdler to tailor our legal strategy not only to your specific case, but to the overall needs of your company, and is a hallmark of our reputation with some of the biggest commercial entities in England and Wales.

If litigation is unavoidable, we will pursue your case diligently as we work to achieve the best result possible through detailed investigation and legal representation in court. However, where possible we will resolve your case more quickly, amicably and at lower cost via ADR.

Resolving Commercial Disputes

Resolving commercial disputes is about finding the best way forwards for you. Often there is a mutually acceptable outcome, such as an out of court settlement, that can be agreed upon via ADR.

Corporate disputes that are not resolved quickly can become costly for the losing party, not only financially but also in terms of reputation. Most professional organisations recognise this and will seek resolution quickly and amicably if possible, via Commercial Mediation.

If mediation fails, litigation is there as an option of last resort. Generally speaking, going to court should not be your first choice. However, when the opposing party refuses to agree a suitable remedy via mediation, you may feel it is necessary to commence litigation proceedings and ask the courts to make a ruling on the issue.

At the outset of any new litigation, we can issue a letter before action, expressing your intent to take the opposing party to court. In some cases this can be enough to prompt action, either immediately or with a small amount of further correspondence between both parties’ lawyers, in order to prevent the court action from proceeding any further.

The Lanyon Bowdler Difference

Lanyon Bowdler pride ourselves on providing a personal service. As we work with you over time, we hope that our names and faces will become familiar to you and your personnel, and that you will feel you can trust us with commercially sensitive enquiries from the moment they arise.

At all times, we will work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome for your case, whether via ADR and mediation, or by commencing litigation proceedings in court.

Some of the ways we do this include:

Keep open communication with you at all times throughout proceedings.
Understand your commercial priorities and desired outcomes.
Minimise delay and avoidable costs in your case.
Resolve disputes via ADR where appropriate and preferable.
Take cases to court and litigate tirelessly if necessary.

Lanyon Bowdler’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team integrate closely with your own personnel to make a real difference to your organisation. We want you to feel that you can turn to us at any time, whenever a new incident occurs or a new case arises, just as you would turn to an in-house legal team for an opinion.

To provide this level of service we draw on our experience and expertise, not only as trained and qualified solicitors, but also as Corporate Litigation specialists with a firm focus on Commercial Dispute Resolution, and a strong track record of success in all kinds of Business Mediation and Litigation.

Advice You Can Understand

We appreciate that you need the legal advice we provide to make good clear sense, so you know exactly where you stand with respect to your case and any risks to your business.

If we need you to make a decision about how to proceed, we will present the available options to you for your consideration. Where possible, we will recommend a specific course of action that we believe has the best likelihood of a positive outcome.

Our lines of communication are always open, whether you want to ask us something about your case or make any other enquiry. Please don’t hesitate to speak to our team if there is anything you are unsure about, or you just want a progress update.

Lanyon Bowdler are Lexcel accredited, which provides you with peace of mind about our high standards of practice management and client service from day one. Over time, we aim to integrate closely with your team, to become a trusted voice on the phone when you need a second opinion about a commercially sensitive dispute.

We also want to reduce the impact of your case on your time, so you are free to run your business while your case is underway. By entrusting your case to us, you can focus on your core commercial activities safe in the knowledge that we are handling ADR or, if necessary, litigation.

If you would like fewer updates about how your case is progressing, we can take care of it and contact you when the time comes to make a decision about what action to take next, e.g. whether to accept an offer to settle during mediation, or to escalate the case to litigation in court.

Testimonials

What our clients say.

From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.

Martyn

via ReviewSolicitors

Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.

Michael

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I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.

Peter Weston

Shrewsbury

All work carried out effectively and efficiently.

Hubert Jones

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An excellent service with solicitors that you can talk to and who give you a clear understanding of all necessary legal implications and interpretations.

Eric

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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.

Carl Gittins

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Very clear, concise advice and guidance, easy to understand.

Ian Jamieson

Telford

Good service provided throughout with clear communication throughout with all options explored.

Lee

I can thoroughly recommend the highly professional and supportive service received over the last few months.

Heather

via ReviewSolicitors

Responsive, supportive, approachable, clear and empathetic.

Lisa Thacker

Professional and prompt communication. Supportive and client focused.

Lisa Thacker

Jennifer M Whittall Ltd

Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.

Lee Mortimer

UK Case Management

Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.

Mark Bowkett

via ReviewSolicitors

Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.

Tim

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We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.

Allenby Douglas Ltd

Oswestry

Very friendly and approachable. Very good advice

Ivor Brown

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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.

Paul Rowe

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Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.

Mr N J & Dr S J Browne

Llanfyllin

Legal 500 & Chambers UK Recommendations

In the 2026 edition of Legal 500 it is stated, “Lanyon Bowdler‘s dispute resolution team is regularly engaged by clients to handle a range of work, with particular expertise in the manufacturing, construction, and agricultural sectors. Further evidenced is a strength in advising owners and managers in shareholder disputes, often in relation to unfair prejudice and derivative actions.”

The 2026 edition of Chambers UK states, “Lanyon Bowdler provides advice on contractual and shareholder disputes as part of a broad commercial litigation practice. The firm advises small to mid-sized businesses in a range of industries, as well as private individuals. The practice has particular strength in the agricultural sector, advising on disputes arising from farming partnerships and land development, among other issues.”

Strengths

“Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors’ knowledge of us as an organisation and client means that the team is ready, willing and able to respond quickly and with real insight to our queries.”

“The team was very familiar with laws in the UK and was able to leverage that knowledge to apply pressure for a resolution in our case.”

“The lawyers ask great questions, and the challenging debates lead to a strong strategy.”

Contact Lanyon Bowdler

If you are facing a commercial dispute with a customer, supplier, business partner or even a former employee, getting prompt, strategic legal advice can make all the difference. At Lanyon Bowdler, our Commercial Dispute Resolution team offers practical, solution-focused support tailored to your business objectives. We are consistently recognised by both Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for our work across shareholder disputes, professional negligence cases, and complex matters in the engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors.

With offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire, North Wales and the West Midlands, and the capability to represent clients nationally, we are well-placed to assist businesses of all sizes across England and Wales. From early advice and negotiation to formal litigation if necessary, we provide a clear path forward while protecting your commercial interests every step of the way.

We understand that clarity around legal costs is crucial. That’s why we offer a range of pricing options, including fixed fees where appropriate, giving you confidence and control over the financial aspects of your case. Whether you are pursuing a claim or defending one, we are here to safeguard your business and reputation with expert guidance and commercially astute advice.

To speak with a member of our team, please call us today or use our online enquiry form. We can arrange a consultation at the office most convenient for you – including Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry or Telford – or work with you remotely, wherever you are based. Whatever the issue, we are here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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