Non-Court Dispute Resolution

Making amicable more achievable 

Our experienced and dedicated solicitors will guide you through your options, exploring how court can be avoided in both financial and family matters. Whether through mediation, family arbitration or the one lawyer model, we’ll take the time to understand your situation and find solutions that are amicable and swift, while protecting your position throughout.

Our expertise covers a wide range of non-court resolutions:

Mediation

We’ll guide you through the process, helping you work towards agreement on finances and arrangements for your children. We have experience across all types of mediation, including child-inclusive and hybrid mediation, and will help you find an approach that works for your circumstances.

One‑lawyer model

One specialist solicitor guides both parties through the process, encouraging transparency and open communication. By helping you work together constructively, the approach can reduce conflict, stress and unnecessary cost, while supporting a balanced outcome that works for both parties. 

Collaborative law

Both partners have their own trained solicitor, with structured meetings then organised to work through issues together, often alongside neutral experts. It encourages open communication, cooperation and respect – particularly valuable when children, family businesses or complex assets are involved.

Family arbitration

By appointing an independent specialist to decide the dispute, you can avoid the often lengthy court process while maintaining greater privacy. It’s also a more flexible option, allowing specialist expertise to be applied to complex cases.

Private FDR/ENE

With a private FDR (Financial Dispute Resolution) or ENE (Early Neutral Evaluation), an independent specialist provides an informed view on how a court might approach the dispute. This can help identify fair settlements earlier, with a process that can be tailored to your circumstances – providing clarity without the need for litigation.