Practical support for disputes, litigation and ADR
Disputes and Litigation
Disputes are rarely convenient, and they are almost never enjoyable. Our job is to make them clearer, more manageable and more likely to end in the right outcome.
At Fletcher Hixon, we help businesses and private clients resolve disputes with practical, strategic legal support.
That may mean negotiating an early settlement, using alternative dispute resolution, issuing proceedings, defending a claim, or taking steps to enforce what is owed to you.
We support clients from the pre-action stage right through to trial and enforcement, always with a focus on clarity, proportionality and results.
How we
work
No two disputes are exactly alike, but our approach is consistent.
We take the time to understand the problem, assess the legal and commercial position, and help you decide on the most effective next step.
Sometimes that means firm early action. Sometimes it means resolving matters without the cost and disruption of court proceedings. Not every dispute needs a dramatic courtroom showdown.
We act for both claimants and defendants, giving us a practical understanding of disputes from both sides.
Our Experience
We advise on a wide range of disputes, including:
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Financial Services Network and appointed representative disputes
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Professional negligence claims (claimant and defendant)
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Debt recovery
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Insurance subrogation recoveries
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Delivery up proceedings, including the recovery of property such as files, records and equipment
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Breach of contract claims
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Restrictive covenant disputes
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Assignment and novation disputes
With more than 30 years of experience across the financial services, insurance, corporate and insolvency sectors, we have handled matters ranging from small claims to complex multi-party and multi-million-pound litigation.
Our team is experienced in the High Court, County Court and specialist tribunals, and we work closely with trusted specialist barristers and Leading Counsel where needed.
Why clients come to us
Clients instruct us because they want advice that is:
Clear - practical guidance without unnecessary jargon
Strategic - focused on the outcome, not just the process
Responsive - because disputes tend not to wait politely
Proportionate - with a close eye on risk, cost and commercial reality
We are here to help you move matters forward, not make them more complicated than they need to be.