Services at Ballantyne Grant

As specialists in litigation and problem solving we are pleased to offer you a wide range of service areas:

Please click on the subject that interests you to learn more about what we can offer.

It does not matter what the problem is, we will review all of your options and this will include alternatives to litigation such as mediation, arbitration or expert determination. We are committed to resolving disputes in a way that minimises cost, stress and inconvenience to you.

It is impossible to detail everything on site so if you have any problems or questions the please contact us on - info@ballantynegrantllp.com or call Andrew Grant on 01244 394230

Property and Construction Litigation

Property is a valuable asset. We understand the issues that can arise in a property context whether you are the landlord or tenant. As members of the property litigation association we are well versed in the following areas:

- Possession proceedings
- Forfeiture proceedings
- Dilapidations
- Management issues
- Lease renewals
- Boundary disputes
- Right of way issues
- Building and construction disputes
- Enfranchisement usses

We have experience in acting for landlords, tenants, retailers, investors, developers and social housing providers.

Company and Partnership Matters

Business disputes disrupt the day to day running of your business and places strain upon the company members and its finances. Whether the problem comes from directors, shareholders or partners we can help in the following areas:

- Breach of directors duties
- Shareholder disputes
- Minority actions
- Injunctions
- Contractual disputes
- Partnership disputes

Employment

Employment law is in a vigorous state of change. If you are an employer or an employee it is important to know what you can or can't do. Mistakes can be costly.

We advise on:

- Terms and conditions
- Unfair dismissal
- Redundancy
- Compromise agreements
- Discrimination
- Statutory rights

Contentious Probate

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time. Unfortunately all too often it brings to the surface problems which have been simmering for many years. We can offer sympathetic but effective advice in the following areas:

- Inheritance act claims
- Undue influence
- Breach of trust
- Beneficiary disputes

Professional Negligence

If you have been let down by a professional we appreciate that your matter needs extra care in order to rebuild trust. We have many years experience in acting for claimants who have been let down by their advisors. The firm participates in the Law Society Professional negligence referral scheme which provides an initial free meeting to those that are seeking redress from negligent advice/representation. Areas covered include negligence by:

- Solicitors
- Accountants
- Surveyors
- Civil engineers
- Financial advisors

Debt Collection

The firm is able to offer a comprehensive debt recovery service in relation to one off debts or in relation to regular recoveries. The senior partner is a member of the institute of credit management and regularly lectures on credit related issues to those involved in the credit industry. We appreciate that bad debts damage cash flow which is the life blood of any business and we bear that in mind when chasing payment on our clients behalf.

We undertake:

- Undefended actions
- Defended actions
- Actions against guarantors

Insolvency

Sometimes things go wrong in life and you find that you either owe or are owed money. With appropriate advice you can mitigate the effect of a problem so that those issues causing you sleepless nights can be managed.

We Can help on:

- Stautory demands
- Bankruptcy petitions
- Winding up petitions
- Actions on behalf of liquidators and trustees