In today’s fast-paced business environment, disputes can present significant financial, operational, and reputational risks. Swift, decisive, and commercially sound advice is essential to protect your position and allow you to focus on running your business.

Butcher & Barlow’s Commercial Dispute Resolution Team is trusted by businesses across the North West and beyond to provide clear, strategic guidance on complex and high-value disputes. We combine deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of commercial priorities, ensuring that every matter is approached with precision, focus, and an unwavering commitment to delivering results.

We advise a diverse client base including:

• Owner-managed businesses and SMEs

• National and international corporates

• Professional services firms

• Shareholders, directors, and partners

• Suppliers, contractors, and customers across a wide range of sectors

Our Team is highly experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, negotiation, and arbitration, and we are committed to resolving disputes in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. Where litigation cannot be avoided, we are recognised for our thorough preparation, commercial awareness and ability to achieve robust outcomes both in the High Court and in specialist tribunals.

We pride ourselves on providing tailored advice that reflects the unique pressures of each client’s sector. Working closely with our Corporate & Commercial, Employment and Property Teams, we deliver a joined-up service that anticipates potential risks, manages conflict proactively and protects your business interests now and in the future.