Civil & Dispute Resolution Service
Key Legal Services Offered – Civil & Dispute Resolution for Individuals
Forest & Co provides expert legal support for individuals involved in civil disputes, ensuring a fair and practical resolution. Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings, our team is committed to protecting your rights and securing the best outcome.
Everyday agreements — from service contracts to personal loans — can lead to disputes when terms are unclear, broken, or unfairly enforced. At Forest & Co, we help individuals resolve contract disputes efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
We advise on:
- Breach of contract claims
- Disputes over unpaid invoices, deposits, or refunds
- Poor workmanship or failure to deliver services
- Disputes with landlords, tradespeople, or private sellers
- Contract termination and damages
We aim to resolve disputes without the need for court proceedings wherever possible, but where legal action is necessary, we are fully equipped to represent your interests in the County Court or High Court. Our team provides practical, jargon-free advice and works to secure a fair outcome that reflects your legal rights.
Disputes over property or boundaries can be deeply stressful — especially when they involve your home or longstanding neighbours. At Forest & Co, we help individuals resolve property-related conflicts with sensitivity, practicality, and a strong legal foundation.
We advise on:
- Boundary disputes and access rights (e.g. rights of way or shared driveways)
- Disagreements over fences, trees, and land use
- Nuisance claims (e.g. noise, smoke, overgrowth, flooding)
- Party wall disputes
- Trespass or unauthorised use of land or property
Our team seeks to resolve these matters constructively and cost-effectively, using correspondence, mediation, or negotiation wherever possible. But when necessary, we are prepared to represent you in court to enforce your rights and secure a long-term solution.
We understand how personal and disruptive these disputes can be — particularly when they affect the peaceful enjoyment of your home. We will help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
If you are being wrongly pursued for a debt, or you have paid for goods or services that were not delivered as promised, you have legal rights. At Forest & Co, we help individuals challenge unfair debt claims and enforce their consumer rights under UK law.
We advise on:
- Disputes over alleged debts, loans, or unpaid services
- Incorrect or aggressive debt recovery tactics
- Faulty goods or substandard services
- Unfair contract terms and hidden charges
- Breaches of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or Consumer Credit Act
We can act on your behalf to negotiate with creditors, challenge claims in the County Court, or bring legal action to recover your money. Whether you are defending a claim or seeking a refund, we work to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively.
Our team also supports individuals facing:
- Credit file damage due to incorrect defaults
- Mis-sold financial products
- Breaches of cooling-off periods or cancellation rights
You have more protection than you may realise — and we are here to help you stand up for your rights with clear advice and experienced representation.
In today’s digital world, reputational damage can happen quickly — and unfairly. If someone has made false or damaging statements about you, whether online or offline, you may have a claim for defamation. At Forest & Co, we help individuals protect their reputation and seek remedies for harm caused by libel or slander.
We assist with:
- Libel claims (written or published defamatory statements)
- Slander claims (spoken defamatory statements)
- Online defamation, including harmful social media posts and reviews
- False accusations affecting employment, business, or personal life
- Removal of defamatory content and retractions
To succeed in a defamation claim, the statement must be false, cause serious harm, and not be protected by a legal defence (such as truth or honest opinion). We provide early advice on the strength of your case and the most appropriate course of action — whether through a formal legal claim, negotiated apology, or takedown request.
We understand how personal and distressing reputation issues can be. Our goal is to act quickly, protect your name, and restore your peace of mind.
Court proceedings are not always the best or most cost-effective way to resolve a dispute. At Forest & Co, we guide clients through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods that aim to settle conflicts amicably and efficiently — often without the stress and expense of litigation.
We advise individuals on:
- Mediation – facilitated negotiation with an independent mediator
- Arbitration – binding decisions made by an agreed third party
- Solicitor-led negotiation and roundtable meetings
- Settlement agreements and out-of-court resolutions
ADR can be used in a wide range of cases, including contract disputes, neighbour issues, consumer claims, and more. It is often faster, more flexible, and less confrontational than court proceedings, and can preserve important relationships.
We support you at every stage — from preparing for discussions to reviewing or drafting settlement terms — always focused on protecting your interests and achieving a fair outcome.
As a consumer, you have legal rights when buying goods or services — and when those rights are breached, you deserve redress. At Forest & Co, we help individuals challenge poor service, faulty goods, and unfair treatment by companies and service providers.
We assist with:
- Faulty or misrepresented goods
- Unfulfilled services (e.g. home improvement, travel, events)
- Disputes with retailers, tradespeople, or private sellers
- Problems with returns, cancellations, or refunds
- Enforcing rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015
We can advise you on how to raise complaints, negotiate a resolution, or pursue a claim through the courts or alternative dispute channels (such as the Financial Ombudsman or an ADR scheme). Whether you are dealing with a single transaction or repeated poor service, we will help you assert your rights effectively.
When a public authority — such as a government body, local council, or regulator — makes a decision that is unfair, unlawful, or irrational, judicial review may be your legal remedy. At Forest & Co, we represent individuals seeking to challenge decisions that affect their rights, status, or reputation.
We assist with:
- Judicial reviews of immigration, housing, education, or regulatory decisions
- Challenging refusal of public services or licences
- Cases involving procedural unfairness or abuse of power
- Applications for permission to apply for judicial review
- Urgent injunctions to stop unlawful action
We also advise on statutory appeals, where specific legislation allows a formal challenge of a public decision.
Judicial review is a complex area with strict time limits — usually within three months of the decision. We act quickly to assess your case, prepare your claim, and seek a remedy, which may include reversing the decision, ordering reconsideration, or securing compensation.
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