Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation Lawyers Scotland

Disputes are unavoidable. Damage to your business needn't be.

Commercial disputes can put a strain on your business. Our solicitors have experience in all aspects of commercial litigation and can provide you with support and representation throughout the process.
Disputes, disagreements and differences of opinion are an unavoidable part of life but it's only when they are handled badly that they need to cost time, money and result in damage to your business and reputation.
Our expert solicitors are here to work proactively with you to identify and address risk within your business before an issue arises. If a dispute does occur, we will help you understand the issue, address how you would like it handled and work to achieve the best possible outcome.

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Resolving your business disputes

The commercial team at Ness Gallagher have been helping businesses like yours for more than 40 years. We regularly help businesses across a broad range of sectors, providing legal assistance and representation in disputes concerning any commercial issue.
We can help you with:

debt recovery and debt actions

contract disputes

commercial property disputes

employment disputes

planning disputes

If you are involved in any kind of commercial dispute, speak with one of our solicitors to discuss your options for resolution.

Ordinary Cause and Summary Cause procedures
Commercial disputes are either heard in Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. If the value of your claim is over £5,000, we will proceed with the Ordinary Cause procedure. Those under £5,000 follow what is known as the Summary Cause procedure.
Simple procedure
To reduce the amount of time it takes to settle a dispute, it may be possible to use the simple procedure. The simple procedure can be used where the value of your claim is less than £5,000 and relates to the possession or delivery of ‘moveable property (such as stock, goods etc.) Our lawyers can advise as to whether this might be suitable for your circumstances.
High-value cases
If your case is of an exceptionally high value, it may also be heard in the Court of Session Commercial Court. We will ensure that we strategically plan the right course of action for you and your business.

“Ness Gallagher have represented McGarry Flooring & Contracts Ltd for all our legal requirements for over twenty years.We have always been afforded outstanding service with the whole team working diligently and discreetly to advise and guide us through the many challenges we meet in business today”

Liam McGarry - McGarry Flooring

"Ness Gallagher provide a wide range of legal services and I am always confident in their advice."

Sherry Funeral Directors - Motherwell

"We have been dealing with Ness Gallagher for over 20 years and have always found them pleasant to deal with, offering professional advice on all legal matters in a prompt and efficient manner."

Toolstop - Bothwell

"Two generations of our family have relied on Ness Gallagher providing legal assistance for over 40 years.Their guidance and expertise in diverse areas such as the preparation of wills, winding up of estates, and buying and selling property has been invaluable. In all cases the entire process is handled in a friendly, professional manner with a welcome personal touch. We would have no hesitation whatsoever in highly recommending their services."

The Doran and Mullen families, Wishaw

Wishaw Office95 Stewarton Street,Wishaw,Lanarkshire,ML2 8AGPhone: 01698 355525Email: ku.oc.rehgallagssen%40wahsiw

Motherwell Office358 Brandon Street,Motherwell,Lanarkshire,ML1 1XAPhone: 01698 254644Email: ku.oc.rehgallagssen%40llewrehtom

Wishaw Office95 Stewarton Street,Wishaw,Lanarkshire,ML2 8AGPhone: 01698 355525Email: ku.oc.rehgallagssen%40wahsiw

Motherwell Office358 Brandon Street,Motherwell,Lanarkshire,ML1 1XAPhone: 01698 254644Email: ku.oc.rehgallagssen%40llewrehtom

Commercial disputes are either heard in Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. If the value of your claim is over £5,000, we will proceed with the Ordinary Cause procedure. Those under £5,000 follow what is known as the Summary Cause procedure.

High-value cases

If your case is of an exceptionally high value, it may also be heard in the Court of Session Commercial Court. We will ensure that we strategically plan the right course of action for you and your business.