Disputes and Claims
Helping you through the uncertainty of Disputes and Claims
Do you need help recovering money you’re owed, or are you being unfairly sued by a third party?
Has the unreasonable behaviour of a neighbour or builder left you at the end of your tether?
Or are you in a dispute over a loved one’s will or estate?
“Do I have a case?”
The ill feelings a dispute causes make it difficult to separate the emotions from the facts.
It’s not just the outcome at stake but the mounting stress that leaves you struggling to see a way forward.
Disputes can arise quickly and out of nowhere. That’s why you need an experienced Solicitor in your corner who will give you straight forward, honest advice based on your circumstances.
From fallouts with neighbours, and contract disputes with builders to professional negligence, whatever your issue, we can help.
The first thing we’ll do is tell you if we think you have a case.
Then we’ll talk through your options and the best way forward.
Meet Lauren, our
Partner responsible for Disputes and Claims
Lauren Lancaster
Partner and Head of Litigation and Property Services
Are you owed money?
Chasing money you are owed can be particularly unpleasant and leave you feeling awkward and embarrassed. The knock on effect to your cash flow can even leave you struggling to pay your bills.
Irrespective of the amount, a good Solicitor will aim to recover money owed to you as swiftly as possible. At Tierneys Solicitors, we have years of success in the following areas:
● Large & Small Debts
● Unpaid Loans
● Credit Control & Debt Recovery
● Defending Claims against you
● Setting aside Wrongful Judgments
Removing yourself from the front line reduces your stress and leaves an experienced specialist to fight your corner.
Disputes and Claims we can help you with
Neighbour Disputes
Are you in dispute with a neighbour or landowner?
Are they being unreasonable or challenging land boundaries?
Disputed Loans
Have you loaned someone money that they have failed to repay?
Or are you being unfairly pursued for a repayment?
Contested Wills or Estates
Do you believe you have been unfairly left out of a Will?
Or are you an executor or beneficiary facing a challenge?
Medical Negligence
Contract Disputes
Professional Negligence
Land, Property and Neighbour Disputes Solicitors
Falling out with neighbours, landlords or other landowners can be especially upsetting, especially if they live close by and you see them regularly.
The anxiety caused can even make you feel like moving home! Yet, when the matter can’t be sorted out amicably, taking legal action can be the only option to stop the situation from getting even worse.
Lauren and her team will take care of you and reduce your stress by making the process as smooth and painless as possible. She has years of experience dealing with all kinds of disputes including:
● Boundary disagreements
● Access issues
● Party wall disputes
● Neighbour and nuisance issues
Even if your specific issue isn’t listed above contact Lauren today to see how she can help.
Disputes over contracts
When you have put your hard-earned savings into something that’s important to you, it’s devastating to be let down.
Perhaps you paid a builder, in advance, to install a new kitchen. Months have passed and despite your chasing, they still haven’t completed the work to a reasonable standard.
Maybe they have stopped taking your calls, or you are fed up with their unfulfilled promises to make it right?
There comes a time when legal action is the only sensible option.
Whatever the agreement or contract whether verbal or written, you should expect the other party to be true to their word.
We Offer Dispute Resolution Services Regarding:
● Professional Negligence.
● Breach of contract.
● Building disputes.
● Verbal or written contractual disputes.
Contact Lauren and her team to help you get the outcome you deserve.
Your Disputes and Claims team at Tierneys Solicitors
Lauren Lancaster
Partner / Head of Litigation & Property
Joined Tierneys in 2011
Russel Raslan
Solicitor
Joined Tierneys in 2023
Adele Dowdall
Legal Assistant
Joined Tierneys in 2006
Inheritance Claims and Will Disputes
It’s difficult to cope with the death of someone you know and care for, especially when issues arise over their will.
Perhaps you feel you have been neglected or unfairly treated. Or is your inheritance threatened by a challenge to the will’s legitimacy?
Whatever your situation, talking to a specialist will help you decide your best course of action.
Are you considering contesting a Will?
Although you may feel uneasy, there are several valid reasons to contest a Will:
● Promises made to you were not followed through in the will.
● You are concerned someone used coercion or pressure to make or alter the Will to benefit themselves.
● You believe the individual might have lacked mental capacity when they made the Will.
Do you believe someone is unfairly claiming an entitlement?
Perhaps you are a beneficiary or executor of an estate and feel someone is unreasonably contesting the Will. This can be particularly upsetting, especially when you find yourself in conflict with family members.
How we can help
If you have any questions or you would like to talk to Lauren about your situation now, get in touch.
Whatever your circumstances, she can take the weight off your shoulders and talk you through your options.