Personal Dispute Resolution

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Personal Dispute Resolution Solicitors

With advice that is user-friendly and individually tailored, we help to ease the emotional and financial burden of a legal dispute.

Legal disputes can arise at any time and over the smallest thing. Whatever the issue, our Dispute Resolution Team is focused on one thing – achieving the best result for you. With branches throughout the North West, we offer a highly personalised and dependable service right there on your doorstep.

We will take the time to understand your dispute and your objective from the outset and work with you to achieve the best possible outcome as quickly and easily as possible.

We are able to handle every aspect of your dispute from start to finish and tailor our service to your specific needs. No dispute is too small or large.

At Butcher & Barlow we are transparent about our costs. We will not take on a claim that we do not think has a strong chance of success. We will provide advice on the funding options that are available to you including existing legal expenses insurance, trade union funding, purchased insurance or capped fees.

What is Personal Dispute Resolution?

At Butcher & Barlow, we always try to speak your language but occasionally we have to use legal terms. Our Glossary will help you understand those phrases that may seem a little alien to you.

Disagreements can arise in many ways and disputes can take on a variety of forms. Just some of the specialist areas we can advise on are listed below. You can also visit our pages for further ways in which our team can resolve your dispute.

Whatever your dispute, our team is there for you. If you would like to arrange a free, no obligation appointment, whether by video, telephone or in person, to discuss your requirements, please get in touch with any member of our team. Alternatively, please complete our Enquiry Form by clicking the link and we will call you back as soon as possible.

How can we help you?

Debt Recovery

Unpaid debts can have serious financial implications for you as an individual. You may have overpaid for a service or received a judgment in your favour and the other person or business is refusing to pay the money owed to you. We often recover the full sum due without needing to issue court proceedings. If court proceedings are necessary, you can rest assured knowing that you have a team of experienced solicitors on your side who have your best interests in mind

Contractual Disputes

If you have entered into a contract with a supplier of goods or services such as a builder, and that business does not comply with its obligations under the contract, our team will advise you whether compensation is due to you.

Professional Negligence

When you put your faith in a professional, the last thing you expect is for them to be negligent. Unfortunately, professionals do sometimes make mistakes, give the wrong advice, and miss deadlines etc. Our team can help put these mistakes right, whether through arbitration, mediation, or court proceedings, guiding you through the process and helping ease the emotional burden.

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24th Oct 2025
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What our clients say about our Personal Dispute Resolution Service

My family could not recommend Greg enough. He has been a brilliant Solicitor to us throughout our legal dispute over our share of our late mother’s property and succeeded in making sure we received our portion of the sale. We couldn’t have gotten through the dispute without his help. Highly recommend.

I cannot speak too highly of Asim. As a family, we have been through a very stressful few months. Asim has been with us with good advice every step of the way. We never felt we were alone at any point. In the end, we were very happy with the result.

Outstanding Service and Genuine Client Care. Greg Porter is truly outstanding and a real asset to Butcher & Barlow. From the outset, he has consistently listened with great attention to detail, ensuring that all key information is captured the first time. I’ve never had to repeat myself, which speaks volumes about his professionalism and focus. His service is always professional, efficient and highly responsive. Greg clearly prioritises his clients’ best interests at every stage and this is reflected in the high standard of service he delivers. I would highly recommend Greg Porter and Butcher & Barlow to anyone seeking reliable and dedicated legal support, without hesitation.

Very professional and responsive. Answered all questions promptly.

I recently sought advice from Butcher & Barlow in a complex contractual dispute with a tenant who was arrears. I cannot recommend Butcher & Barlow's service's highly enough for this type of issue. I particularly value timely advice. Mark Turner was available immediately to help relieve my concerns. He demonstrated a thorough understanding of the facts and provided an insightful, strategic approach that put me at ease. I received a practical, client focused professional service.

Excellent service, highly recommend. Mark has been extremely knowledgeable regarding eviction matters and understanding throughout the whole process. He responded to all my queries instantly and at no point was I in the dark about what the next stages were and how long actions would take. He remained in contact throughout. He has been an excellent Solicitor to work with and would highly recommend to anyone experiencing any issues with tenants and eviction proceedings.

From start to finish, everything was handled quickly and smoothly to resolve a problem we had with an egregious claim. Mark kept in touch throughout the process with regular updates through to a successful outcome, all at a reasonable cost.

straight to the point, professional and compassionate.

From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to achieving the best outcome for me. They took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed at every stage, and always made me feel like a priority. What really stood out was the combination of high-quality service and competitive pricing, excellent value without compromising on expertise. I highly recommend this Firm to anyone in need of reliable and effective legal support. A five-star experience from a firm that truly delivers.

I used Butcher & Barlow after a family member recommended them. I got put in contact with Mark Turner who went through the information, providing advice on what to do best. Thanks to Mark's advice we are finally getting our property back. I would have no hesitation in recommending Butcher & Barlow as they have took away a lot of stress with their advice.