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Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Practical approach to the resolution of disputes

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Bermans advise on all aspects of litigation, providing a practical approach to the resolution of disputes.

We are highly experienced across the full spectrum of Dispute Resolution techniques, from negotiation to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation, expert opinion adjudication and executive tribunal.

In certain circumstances Court action is unavoidable or necessary and in these instances our specialist team of lawyers can provide appropriate advice and assistance in seeking to reach an agreed settlement or otherwise resolving disputes via the Court process.


Services for businesses and individuals

No two cases are the same and Bermans specialises in dealing with a wide range of disputes involving injunction applications, breach of contract, breach of trust, professional negligence and judicial review.

We have advised upon many shareholder, director, partnership, agency, credit (B2B and consumer)and franchise disputes. We also assist our clients in insurance, tax, trust, construction, property/property developer and landlord/tenant disputes.

The Litigation team works with a number of clients in the banking and finance sectors, and provides advice and assistance to clients with guarantee liability or who have been victims of mis-sold policies and failed mitigation/tax deferral investment schemes e.g. film schemes, EBT’s,  EFRB’s, EIS’, EZT’s. Our lawyers guide and protect investors through the devastating experience of dealing with HMRC pressure from APN’s and PPN’s.


Clients we work with


  • SME businesses
  • Individuals
  • Solicitors
  • Surveyors
  • Valuers
  • Accountants
  • Architects
  • Brokers
  • Property developers
  • Contractors
  • Landlords and tenants
  • Banking and finance clients
  • Aggrieved investors
  • Insurers

Key Services


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Dispute avoidance services

  • Litigation consultancy service
  • Full review of documentation and trading practices
  • Identifying flaws
  • Recommendations provided (on a fixed fee basis)
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Alternative dispute resolution

  • Effective tool for resolving disputes out of Court
  • Methods of ADR include mediation, expert opinion, adjudication and mini trial
  • Can significantly reduce cost and time
  • Flexible settlement options
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Representation at Court

  • Hearing and trial advocacy
  • Clear and robust advice and assistance
  • Litigation funding and insurance solutions

Key Contacts


Andrew Koffman

Andrew joined Bermans in January 2017 as a Partner based in Manchester, becoming Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution in 2022. Amongst his specialises are property litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes and litigation for secured lenders.


Jonathan Berkson

Jonathan is an award winning, experienced dispute resolver. He works with clients to resolve complex disputes in the most cost effective and commercial way.


Anita Jackson

Anita joined Bermans in 1987 and has over 25 year experience in the recoveries arena has a deep understanding of finance and asset based recoveries procedures.


Pat Haver

Pat Haver

Pat joined Bermans in 1997 and works in our Litigation department. She deals with a wide range of contract disputes and also property litigation matters.


Ajith Prasad

Ajith joined Bermans in March 2024 and is an Associate in our Litigation team based in Liverpool.


Rebecca Rhodes

Rebecca Rhodes joined Bermans in March 2023 and is a Paralegal in our Litigation and Recoveries teams based in Liverpool.