From landlord and tenant issues to trespass to land or disputes around your employment, it’s never pleasant when any disagreement has to be taken to the next level. But if you reach a stage where you need a lawyer to help you put things right, our expert team are here to help you get the best result.

Call us on 01803 403403 or email us today for a free, no obligation discussion to see if we can help

From the first time we meet we’ll take the time to really get to know you, so that we understand the intricacies of what you need. We offer you clear, legal advice from experts in each field of law so that you can make the best decision for you. We put you first. We listen. And offer you a personal service that you can depend on.

How We Work

Led by our Senior Partner Peter Lewis, our experienced dispute resolution team manages and resolves all forms of disputes.

Peter is a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists and is one of a small number of lawyers who holds the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes.

We’ll always keep you informed on progress and costs as your case progresses and we’re mostly able to negotiate and settle disputes without the need for expensive court action. Our approach is to look after your interests, resolve your issues and find a resolution so that, where possible, we can avoid court altogether.

Areas we can help with include:

Property disputes eg. landlord & tenant; ownership and occupation; boundary issues; property usage including rights of way and trespass; building disputes.
Wills, Probate and Trust eg. will disputes; inheritance claims; probate and administration of estate claims; issues around trustees; professional negligence of advisors.
Professional negligence eg. solicitors; barristers; estate agents; surveyors and valuers; accountants; tax advisers; banks and insurers.
Contract dispute eg. missing payments; non-supply or a delay in the supply of products or services.
Legal advice for employees eg.if you are owed money, are facing unfair dismissal, advice around and representation at Tribunals.

Our reputation for trusted advice, legal expertise and supportive guidance brings clients back to us again and again.

divorce & family
wills trust & probate
property
disputes
personal injury

Call us on 01803 403403

We’re here to help with your personal legal issue, however sensitive.

Peter Lewis

Partner

Peter is the head of Civil and Commercial Dispute Resolution at Boyce Hatton. He has over 30 years of experience...

Peter is the head of Civil and Commercial Dispute Resolution at Boyce Hatton. He has over 30 years of experience in dealing with complicated civil and commercial disputes relating to land, company and commercial and private client including trusts and administration of estates. He is a trained CEDR and ADR mediator and advises on all aspects of alternative dispute resolution. He holds the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes. Peter is member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association and the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists. He is also an Associate Member of the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners. As the firm’s Senior Partner and a former Managing Partner, Peter understands the day to day needs of businesses and sees the function of the lawyer as providing not just high quality legal advice but also practical solutions to everyday problems.

Tel: 01803 408 576
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An expert, personalised legal dispute resolution service