DISPUTES

Commercial Litigation

Litigation can be time consuming and costly. At Harcourt Stirling our aim is to provide clear and sensible advice to resolve disputes in a manner that is the least disruptive to you and your business. However trials are not always avoidable but you can count on Harcourt Stirling to assist you whether it is in single courts or a multijurisdictional dispute.

concept of solicitors helping a business with a regulatory investigation

Investigations, White Collar and Fraud

Multinational and their executives face the prospect not just of regulatory investigation, but also allegations of wrong doing such as bribery and corruption, money laundering, or whistle blower complaints; allegations that can result in dawn raids. At Harcourt Stirling we have the ability to build a strong investigative team to defend you from allegations and help protect your business and reputation. We can help craft internal policies and programs to comply with relevant legislation as well as pursue or defend claims against executive boards.

Employment

Good relationships between employer and employee help business grow, and disputes between the two can be disruptive. Harcourt Stirling can provide you with first class representation in matters that require litigation, but ultimately will seek to foresee, minimise and avoid complications. You can rely on Harcourt Stirling to help develop best practices, assist in the creation and implementation of best working policies, manage executive compensation agreements, negotiate with unions, and negotiate employee settlements.

Technology Litigation

Partnering with Harcourt Stirling will allow you to help identify risks as well as opportunities in this fast moving environment. Whether it is developing a new type of technology, contracting a third party or even just looking at your own use of data, Harcourt Stirling can represent you before the courts or relevant government agencies.

Banking and Finance Litigation

The ability to see the whole picture enables you to foresee the minor problems and avoid them becoming major problems; we at Harcourt Stirling look at the big picture. The vast knowledge at our disposal of the banking industry and its many products including but not limited to investment banking, derivatives, retail finance, lending, asset management will enable you to stay ahead of the curve. The versatility of our associates means you will be well represented in matters such as:

Mis-selling and fraud claims
Consumer finance
Benchmark and trading manipulation
Restructuring/Distressed assets
Complex structured products

Solicitor handling a consumer finance claim

Crisis Management

Harcourt Stirling can help you be proactive in getting ahead of potential crises from data breaches to corruption and bribery scandals through establishing not just good policies and procedures, but by creating a dynamic team with legal and strategic communications capabilities, to help address your specific needs and streamline responses. If you’re in a crisis, Harcourt Stirling can partner with you to create and provide your organisation with a plan, the expertise, experience and knowledge to help you safely navigate your way out of it.