At Howze Chambers, we resolve high-stakes business disputes with speed, precision, and a clear focus on outcomes. We combine courtroom advocacy with strategic negotiation and ADR to protect what matters most—cashflow, relationships, and reputation.
What we handle
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Contract disputes & warranties (goods/services, SaaS, service levels)
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Shareholder/director & partnership disputes (unfair prejudice, derivative claims)
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Fraud, breach of fiduciary duty & misrepresentation
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Confidential information, restrictive covenants & IP (passing-off, trade marks)
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Franchise, distribution & agency disputes
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Construction & real estate (defects, delay, professional negligence, commercial landlord/tenant)
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Banking & finance (guarantees, security enforcement)
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Insolvency litigation & asset recovery (preferences, wrongful trading)
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ADR & arbitration (Mediation, expert determination, institutional arbitration)
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Urgent relief: interim injunctions, freezing orders and search orders
How we work
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Early Case Assessment — facts, remedies, risk, cost, and jurisdiction
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Strategy aligned to business objectives (settlement windows, ADR first where sensible)
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Evidence & eDisclosure plan; targeted investigations and expert witnesses
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Project-managed litigation — budgets, timelines, decision checkpoints
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Execution & enforcement — robust pleadings, applications, trial advocacy, and recovery
We offer fixed-fee phases and capped budgets where appropriate, plus guidance on litigation funding/ATE insurance options.
Note: General information only; advice depends on your circumstances and applicable law.