Resolving disputes

Dispute or conflict is nothing new – it has existed for as long as mankind.  The traditional way to resolve conflict was by force of arms.  Modern society has evolved a complex system of laws to resolve disputes and our specialist lawyers will help you to use these to your advantage.

Wherever possible, our main aim is resolve the dispute in a cost-effective and proportionate manner without resorting to court proceedings.  However, if the matter does proceed to trial,  our specialist litigation solicitors will be there to guide you through every step of the process.

Common forms of dispute

  • Will and trust problems
  • Administration of trusts
  • Boundaries and ownership of land
  • Rights over land
  • Partnership issues
  • Negligence by other professionals
  • Sale of land
  • Contracts
  • Building problems

However, we are willing to offer advice on any type of dispute and litigation either for personal issues or business disputes.

Our experts in this area are Kian Mallinson and Michael Robson who can be contacted by email on law@arnisonheelis.co.uk or called 01768 862007.

Our Team of experts

Kian Mallinson

Solicitor
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Kian Mallinson

Solicitor

Kian attended Ullswater Community College in Penrith and went on to study Law at Manchester Metropolitan University.  He graduated with first class honours. Kian also completed his Legal Practice Course and Master of Laws LLM, at Manchester Metropolitan University, achieving merit level passes.

Outside of the office, Kian is a keen Manchester United fan and loves attending various football matches all over Europe. He enjoys hiking up the various fells the Lake District has to offer and is due to compete in Total Warrior this summer.

Michael Robson

Director
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Michael Robson

Director

Michael is the Head of Litigation and supervises this department.  He qualified as a solicitor in 1985.  Since then he has acquired a wealth of experience in property, contentious probate litigation and in the handling of commercial property transactions.

Michael moved to Cumbria from his London firm in 1996, becoming a Partner in a Carlisle based firm with offices in Newcastle and Teeside. He joined Arnison Heelis in 2012. He lives in the Eden Valley.