Disputed signatures on contracts: what happens when a signature is challenged?
At Tees, we advise businesses and individuals involved in disputes about whether a signature on a contract or other legal
Commercial dispute resolution and litigation
Our Business Disputes Solicitors are experts at resolving commercial disputes so you can focus on running your business.
110+
years of service
30
experienced partners
200+
advisers and growing
When disputes arise, turn to our expert resolution and litigation team
Legal support that helps your business move forward
Disputes are part of running a business – but they don’t have to derail your operations. Our commercial dispute lawyers work closely with you to understand your business and resolve any issue that arises. We take the pressure off so you can focus on running your business. From property and lease disagreements to contractual, debt, defamation, restructuring and insolvency matters – we’ve got it covered.
We help you avoid disputes in the first place
We offer early, practical advice to reduce your legal risk. Where disputes can’t be avoided, we aim for swift resolution using mediation or arbitration where possible. If court action is needed, we guide you every step of the way with clear, commercial advice that keeps your business interests front and centre.
"There is a depth of knowledge in the team, with a variety of specialist practitioners." Legal 500 2027
We’re ready when you are
Our team acts quickly, decisively and with your commercial objectives in mind. Whether you’re in a dispute now or want to prevent one in future, we’ll bring the right people together to get to the heart of the matter. Speak to us today to see how we can support your business.
Our key services
The areas our civil litigation solicitors can help you with include:
Help budgeting your case: legal costs services
Clients and professional teams choose us because we help them:
- understand and control costs risk from the outset
- improve the accuracy and strength of costs budgets and bills
- resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively
- benefit from experienced advocacy when matters reach court
- work seamlessly with wider litigation teams for joined-up support
We combine technical expertise with a practical, commercial approach helping you make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes on costs.
Specialist advice across all business dispute areas
- Commercial property and lease disputes
- Contract disputes and debt recovery
- Company insolvency and restructuring
- Defamation and reputational risk
- Intellectual property issues
- Professional negligence claims
- Shareholder and director disputes
- Regulatory and insurance matters
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What our clients say
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“Very efficient organsation, excellent and timely communication at each stage of the work. Clear information about processes and costing. Legal language explained clearly in layman’s terms.”
Legal 500 2027
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★★★★★
“The team at Tees is fantastic: knowledgeable, technically skilled, commercially astute, and always goes the extra mile for their clients. They know how to prepare a case and provide commercial and legal advice that is exceptional.”
Legal 500 2027
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★★★★★
“Very competent and professional. Explained things clearly and gave sound advice and recommendations. Strong communication – responsive and timely.”
Legal 500 2027
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