Resolving commercial conflicts

Navigating the complex landscape of commercial disputes requires legal expertise and strategic thinking. At Nelsons, our team of dedicated business dispute solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham is committed to providing comprehensive and effective legal solutions to businesses of all sizes.

Whether your business is facing a contractual dispute, intellectual property challenge, or any other commercial conflict, we are here to protect your interests and help you achieve a favourable outcome.

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How our team of commercial litigation solicitors can assist with a business dispute

Our expert team of commercial litigation lawyers can provide advice and assistance on a wide range of business disputes, including disagreements involving:

Partners, directors and shareholders – When disagreements arise among business partners, directors or shareholders, it can threaten the stability of the company. Our solicitors are adept at resolving partnership, director and shareholder disputes, ensuring the best interests of our clients are upheld.
Contractual disputes – Our commercial litigation lawyers have a wealth of experience in handling contractual disputes. We work closely with clients to analyse contracts, identify potential breaches, and develop strong legal strategies to resolve conflicts efficiently.
Intellectual property disputes – Protecting your intellectual property is crucial for the success of your business. Our team specialises in handling disputes, providing you with effective representation to safeguard your valuable assets.
Debt recovery – Unpaid debts can significantly impact the financial health of your business. We offer robust debt recovery services, leveraging our legal expertise to pursue outstanding payments and recover what is rightfully owed to you.

Our team works with our clients to resolve the problem at the earliest possible stage through negotiation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation. Court action is a last resort but, if a case gets there, our team puts forward the best possible case, never losing sight of our client’s objectives.

Meet the team

Daniel Brumpton
Partner & Solicitor
Chris Chan
Partner & Solicitor
Emma Toes
Partner & Solicitor
Simon Key
Partner & Solicitor
Andy Rudkin
Partner & Solicitor
Adrian Slater
Partner & Solicitor
Simon Waterfield
Partner & Solicitor
Chris Else
Partner & Solicitor

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Why choose Nelsons?

Legal expertise – Our commercial litigation solicitors, which are recommended by the independently researched publication, The Legal 500, bring a wealth of legal expertise to the table. We stay abreast of the latest legal developments to provide our clients with cutting-edge solutions.
Client-centric approach – We prioritise our clients’ needs and objectives, tailoring our services to meet their specific requirements. Your success is our priority, and we are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Strategic solutions – We approach each case strategically, considering both legal and business perspectives. The goal of our lawyers is to resolve each business dispute efficiently while minimizing the impact on your commercial operations.
Transparent communication – We believe in transparent and open communication. Our solicitors keep clients informed at every stage of the legal process, ensuring that you are empowered to make informed decisions.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team of commercial litigation solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham via our online enquiry form or call 0800 024 1976

Testimonials…

"Nelsons...'excellent' team has notable expertise in...debt recovery, insolvency, professional negligence, IT and intellectual property and commercial property disputes, leveraging the firm's wider practices in these areas where necessary."

The Legal 500
"Nelsons...fields a wide-ranging practice and has a strong track record in assisting with complex high-value High Court litigation."

The Legal 500
"Nelsons are our go to law firm for England and Wales, they provide pragmatic and commercially aware legal advice. From our straightforward, all the way through to our most complex and high value matters, Andy Rudkin approaches our cases diligently and is always responsive."

The Legal 500 2023
"A company that is able to offer a diverse range of support that a typical manufacturing business requires."

Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024

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