Established in 1832

Dispute Resolution

Whether you are currently involved in a dispute with an individual or organisation, we offer practical realistic legal advice. We are committed to finding a resolution as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Our Services

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Our promise

We know that when you need legal advice it can often be a difficult time. That’s why we guarantee our first meeting can always be with you in person, face to face.

With a dedicated Solicitor who listens, understands your situation and will guide you with clear, expert legal advice.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We offer strategic, practical advice to help clients resolves disputes quickly, proportionately and with the best possible outcome in mind. Our focus is on early advice, clear risk assessment and strong negotiation, while still preparing robustly for litigation where required. We work collaboratively to understand your objectives, reduce stress, minimise disruption and protect your legal and commercial position. Whether the dispute relates to property, contracts, business, neighbours or personal matters, we provide direct realistic guidance you can rely on at every stage.

Commercial

We can assist with:

Contract and commercial disputes.
Property and land disputes.
Unpaid invoices/debt recovery.
Landlord and tenant disputes.
Neighbour disputes including rights of way / access issues.
Professional negligence claims.
Inheritance/Will/Estate related disputes (contentious probate matters).
Partnership and business disputes.

Our Dispute Resolution Experts

Louise Harding

Managing Partner, Head of Family and Litigation

Louise has over 10 years of experience in family law and dispute resolution. Louise is committed to helping clients navigate complex family matters with compassion and expertise and has a wealth of experience across a wide range of dispute resolution matters including contentious probate disputes, professional negligence claim and debt recovery.

Louise has extensive court and mediation experience and is committed to finding a resolution to disputes as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Louise joined Gilbert Davies Solicitors in 2013 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2014 and became Managing Partner in 2024. Louise is an accredited member of the Family Law Association, a member of Resolution and is currently undertaking the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) training programme which promotes expertise and high standards in contentious trust and probate matters. Alongside her family and dispute resolution work, Louise is the Managing Director overseeing the strategic direction and daily operations of the firm.

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Shonah Dowler

Solicitor

Shonah has a wealth of experience of advising clients on a broad range of matters including the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, estate planning, the creation and administration of trusts, obtaining probate and the administration of estates.

Shonah qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and worked in-house as a Solicitor for a large financial institution before joining the firm in 2017.Shonah is an Affiliate member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, the professional body for the trust and estate profession) and is currently undertaking the STEP Diploma to become a full member

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Get in touch

Our friendly team are ready to help you. You can contact us by phone, using our contact form or dropping in to our Welshpool office.

What our clients say

Having both sold and purchased properties through Gilbert Davies, I could not have asked for a better service. Arwel was always at the end of the phone when needed and was visibly proactive at all stages of the transaction

H Jones