Barristers specialise in disputes and court work.  A barrister has three main roles: To provide independent advice on the prospects of success for the case; To prepare and present the case so that it has the best possible prospects of obtaining an outcome which achieves the client’s objectives; andTo engage in and advise on settlement discussions (as required). A lawyer who I once worked for used to say, a good litigator argues the [...]

A dispute occurs when one party acts in a manner which does not accord with the expectations of the other party.  The mismatch between expectation and behaviour may come about due to the party’s understanding of what had been agreed; or based on generally accepted standards.  The aggrieved party can choose to ignore the conduct, or can raise it with the other through direct or indirect means.  Differences between parties will [...]