Commercial Contract Disputes
Commercial contracts are a vital component to businesses, ensuring that the rights and obligations of a business towards its customers and clients are fully recorded and the business complies with what it has promised to do.
Whilst commercial contract claims offer a remedy if a business breaches the terms of the contract, if disputes arise regarding the actual contract itself and the terms which have been breached, the situation can soon get out of control and legal advice can be vital.
Contractual disputes can vary significantly, from minor disagreements over terms and conditions in a standard contract to a complex dispute in a more bespoke contract, so it helps to have the advice and guidance of someone experienced in dealing with these matters.
Why use Rothera Bray for contractual disputes?
We have a wealth of knowledge in handling contractual disputes and can provide you with support, guidance and a clear strategy to avoid the dispute escalating further.
We advise both Claimants and Defendants in a wide range of industries.
We can advise in relation to disputes with suppliers, customers or third parties.
We can help you to understand the process and the law and assist you in gathering evidence to support your claim or defence.
We can review the terms of the contract to identify the breach and assess the value of the claim.
We will work with you to decide on the best approach and course of action to take which will ultimately attempt to reach the best outcome.
Where possible we will try to prevent your dispute escalating to a courtroom setting and discuss other available options such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
If court proceedings are unavoidable we have significant experience in defending contractual claims within the court environment.
We can help you with:
- Breach of contractual terms and conditions
- Disputes regarding sale of goods/services
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I had a really positive experience dealing with George on my settlement agreement. Has was friendly, efficient, and explained everything clearly in plain English, which made the whole process feel much less daunting. Communication was excellent throughout. I was kept informed at every stage and any questions I had were answered promptly. The process was handled quickly and professionally. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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I purchased my first home with an ex-partner and needed to get an equity transfer completed. The situation was very messy and chaotic involving Help to Buy. Lucy and Karen were beyond helpful in explaining everything and dealing with Help to Buy when they were being not very helpful and slow. I feel that the whole drama would be ongoing without their expertise and help. Thank you.
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Posted 23 December 2025
We enjoyed exceptionally good service from Rothera Bray. Jackie Murphy who handled our conveyancing was outstanding. She is highly professional and dealt with enquiries promptly, often on the same day! Her communication was very good and we always felt well informed. I'd have no hesitation in calling on Rothera Bray again.
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I can highly recommend George Cokkinos at Rothera Bray for advice on a settlement agreement. George took the time to fully understand my situation before giving clear and appropriate advice. He was transparent on fees, kept me updated throughout and handled correspondence with my former employer efficiently. The outcome was positive and the process felt well managed from start to finish.
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Richard Bates
Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution
Richard Bates leads the Dispute Resolution team at Rothera Bray. Richard is a litigation specialist and can provide a wide range of services to both commercial and private clients.

Caroline Bowler
Partner
Caroline Bowler is a partner in our Dispute Resolution team and an equine law specialist at Rothera Bray, which is the Official Legal Partner to British Dressage and The British Show Pony Society. She works from our Lace Market office and has been described as “one of the best equine lawyers” in the Legal 500.

James Carley
Partner
James is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution department and is very experienced in dealing with commercial and personal litigation matters.

Richard Hammond
Partner & Head of Risk and Compliance
Richard Hammond is a Dispute Resolution specialist and mediator at our Lace Market office in Nottingham. Richard is also a notary public, processing client documents for international use.

Nicky Calthrop-Owen
Consultant
Nicky Calthrop-Owen is an Insolvency and Restructuring Consultant and is based at Rothera Bray’s Nottingham office.

Kendal Litherland
Consultant
Kendal Litherland is a Consultant in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Ruth Ball
Managing Associate & Head of Insolvency
Ruth Ball is a Managing Associate and the Head of Corporate & Individual Insolvency at Rothera Bray and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham and Market Harborough offices.

Terhi Sygrove
Recoveries Manager
Terhi Sygrove is a debt recovery specialist and head of the debt recovery department at our Lace Market, Nottingham Office.

Jade Belcher
Associate Solicitor
Jade Belcher is an Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Tom Barry
Solicitor
Tom is a Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Amrita Johal
Solicitor
Amrita Johal is a solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Millie Moreton
Solicitor
Millie Moreton is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution team and is based at our Lace Market office.

Jayde Pullar
Senior Paralegal
Jayde Pullar is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution team and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.

Eleanor Kivneen
Paralegal
Eleanor is a Paralegal in our departments for Dispute Resolution for Individuals and Dispute Resolution for Businesses. She is based at our Nottingham Lace Market office.

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