All businesses, no matter what size, will at some time face disputes. Whether in commerce, trade or manufacturing there will come a time when they find themselves in dispute with suppliers, customers, trading partners or professional advisers.

The technical demands of commercial litigation take it beyond the capabilities of most provincial law firms. Commercial clients have traditionally faced the high charges of large city practices to obtain the specialist advice and representation they need.

Harrison Clark’s litigation department provides a unique service to meet the needs of commercial clients. We have a dedicated team of specialist commercial litigators providing a fast and efficient 'big city' service at highly competitive rates.

Resolving disputes quickly and efficiently to avoid unnecessary disruption and cost to your business, Harrison Clark lawyers are trained to pursue negotiation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. We believe we are the first firm in Worcestershire to establish an ADR Centre offering Adjudication and Mediation expertise.

There are three litigation teams within Harrison Clark.

Construction and Engineering Litigation

• Building and engineering disputes
• Enforcement of Adjudicator’s decision and Arbitrator’s Awards
• Professional negligence
• Debt Recovery
• Health & safety and environmental claims and prosecutions

Commercial litigation

• Commercial and corporate disputes - Contract and warranty claims
• Business and asset sales disputes
• Banking agency services
• Director’s liability and breach of duty actions
• Intellectual property and passing off
• Partnership disputes
• Product liability
• Professional negligence
• Shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice actions
• Mediation (ADR)

Property Litigation

• Commercial and residential property and lease litigation
• Rent reviews
• Repairs and dilapidations claims
• Forfeiture and breach of covenants
• Planning appeals and enforcement
• Environmental prosecutions and claims

Litigators at Harrison Clark will

• Acknowledge every enquiry and new instruction - on the same day whenever possible;
• Explain in clear and simple language the options available, likely timescale and cost; and
• Resolve all disputes quickly, efficiently, and with minimum disruption to our client's business.

Litigation is a last resort - to be concluded swiftly and efficiently when it cannot be avoided.

What our clients say

"Harrison Clark have dealt with a wide scope of matters for me and each time they have appointed a specialist within Harrison Clark to deal with the matter. This has led to good advice and speedy conclusions. I would have no hesitation in using them again or recommending them to other parties". Alison Barkley, former director, International Transport and Logistics Company.

"The firm has consistently provided a professional reliable service and always treated any requests or queries with the highest priority". Ann Kiely, Director, SMi Group Ltd.

"I rate Harrison Clark highly as a commercial firm with partners and staff well able to serve the diverse needs of the business client. It is refreshing to receive partner level and personal service from outstandingly able, experienced and diligent lawyers such as Richard Morgan and Andrew James". James Stirk, Head of Legal, Tarmac Group.

Harrison Clark is a first tier firm for Commercial Litigation in the West Midlands
Harrison Clark is complimented for its "pragmatic approach to issues." It advises on a wide range of commercial issues, including breach of warranty and covenant claims arising out of asset and share sales agreements, and shareholder and partnership disputes. - The Legal 500, 2011