The Farrar’s Building Commercial Team has extensive experience in handling a broad range of business and contractual disputes, including those with an international dimension.  

Known for our pragmatic and cost-effective approach, we work closely with solicitors, in-house lawyers and professional clients to develop coherent litigation strategies that maximise the prospects of success.  

We are instructed at all stages of a dispute, from early strategic advice and interim applications through to trial and appeal, providing timely and practical guidance throughout. Our members are experienced in all forms of ADR, including mediation and arbitration, and deliver clear and effective advocacy at all stages before courts and tribunals at every level.  

Our practice covers the full range of commercial disputes, including contractual claims and indemnities, civil fraud and asset recovery, banking and finance, product liability, construction and engineering disputes, and corporate and personal insolvency. We are also regularly instructions in matters involving directors’ duties, shareholder disputes, guarantees, and public procurement, including complex service contracts for local authorities.  

We have particular expertise in complex contractual disputes, including claims arising under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, the Supply of Goods & Services Act 1982, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, as well as disputes involving agency agreements, guarantees and indemnities. Members are also instructed in product liability claims under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and related safety regulations.

Our barristers frequently advise on construction and building contracts, both commercial and domestic, including interpretation of JCT standard form contracts. We also act in disputes arising from housing, commercial property, hospitality, and agricultural businesses, often involving complex factual and expert issues.

We have significant experience in insurance coverage disputes, including joint and co-insurance, and regularly advise claims involving professional negligence, property damage and personal injury arising from commercial arrangements. Members act in claims for declaratory relief under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.  

Our clients range from private individuals and SMEs to multinational corporations, insurers and public bodies. Members of the team regularly appear in the Commercial Court, Circuit Commercial courts, the Technology & Construction Court, and courts nationwide.