Lockings Solicitors
Lockings Solicitors

Contract Dispute Solicitors

From simple purchasing contracts to more complex business agreements, our contract dispute solicitors will examine and resolve any type of contract dispute. We aim to settle disputes fast and fairly.

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Please call us on 01482 300 200 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will be delighted to help you.

Can’t speak highly enough about the staff efficiency- friendliness- and how professional they are. Would absolutely recommend to others.
Colin

End Your Contract Conflict, the Easy Way

During our life, we enter many contracts — some big, some small. Each time we purchase something, we enter a contract even if we don’t realise it. We also enter contracts when we form new relationships that need to be documented and defined. So, from buying a book to starting a business, all of us are familiar with the act of forming and signing agreements.

As we make new contracts every day, some inevitably hold more gravity than others. This makes it important for us to agree on the more meaningful pacts where emotions, money and reputation are all at stake. As contract dispute solicitors, we help you to keep track of your most important agreements and challenge them if you think something isn’t right.

From lengthy contracts to non-written verbal agreements, we are experts at reviewing and assessing contract material. We’re methodical about the way we review agreements so as not to miss any minor detail or small indicator that a contract is invalid. We can help you negotiate contractual terms to resolve a dispute or potential dispute.

Depending on your desired outcome, we can help you to make a claim for damages, apply for an order to enforce a contract or declare an agreement null and void.

Just tell us what your contract conflict is about, and we’ll help — it’s that simple.

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Contract Disputes FAQs

A contract dispute is a disagreement about a legally binding document or agreement between two or more persons (this can be between two people or a person and a Company or organisation or between Companies . Contracts exist to confirm relationships and determine responsibility, but in practice, they don’t always work this way. When people have varying perceptions of a contract or believe a contract is invalid, contract disputes come into play to either alter or abolish an agreement.

Any experienced contract dispute lawyer will tell you that every contract dispute is different. It’s possible to question any element of a contract that you believe to be false, ambiguous or invalid. For this reason, contract disputes can focus on certain clauses of a contract or a contract in its entirety. A person may even motion a contract dispute based on a verbal agreement that is not written or is only partly in writing.

Any type of contract can feasibly come under dispute. Yet, contracts concerning subjects with significant influence are the most common cause for concern. These include business agreements, tenancy contracts, insurance policies, employment contracts and debt agreements.

A contract dispute lawyer assists you in every stage of a contract dispute. Contract dispute solicitors will establish when a contract was signed and under what circumstances before examining a contract clause by clause, using their in-depth knowledge of contract law.

We can help when a contract has been breached enabling you to claim compensation as a result or seeking that the contract be enforced and the terms performed.. It’s the role of a contract dispute lawyer to understand their client’s concerns and help to address them, either in private or in court.

What Our Clients Say

Find out about our simple, straightforward service from the people who know it best –– our clients.
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Pat Wilkinson
7 October 2026
I was very happy with the service provided. It was a fairly unusual sale and they kept me informed throughout. Couldn't recommend them any more!
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Robert Edwards
6 October 2026
Excellent service throughout the whole mortgage process. The team were professional, helpful and kept me updated at every stage. Everything was handled efficiently, and they made the process straightforward and stress-free. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable solicitor.
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Werner Marais
6 October 2026
Ms Adele Kirk at Locking Solicitors in Beverley was brilliant from start to finish. She was professional, approachable, and kept me informed at every stage, making everything feel much more straightforward and less stressful. Adele took the time to explain things clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made me feel well supported throughout. I’m extremely grateful for her help and would happily recommend Adele and the team.
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Gary Johnston
2 October 2026
Non pressurised professional service at all times. Having to put a parent into care is something no one should have to deal with so having a reliant service behind me was so reassuring 👏🏻
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Bri S
2 October 2026
Very professional company, everything explained in detail, warm, friendly and reassuring, would definitely go back if we ever needed their services again.
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John Wells
1 October 2026
It was easy to get too and found they run to time with very little waiting. Nicola was very pleasant to talk to and we found here very efficient and helpful explaining what we required. Hopefully job done - Thankyou John and Jenny W.
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Ron Major
1 October 2026
All the staff were very pleasant and the guidance and help given to us by Nicola was very much appreciated, we now feel that on completion of our L.P.A ,s registration our house will be in order .The will writing process was also conducted in a pleasant and professional manner.Thank you.
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Andrew Gardner
1 October 2026
Excellent customer service. The process was explained extremely clearly and excellent advice was given throughout.
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Will Steel
30 September 2026
I used Lockings for my hose sale and purchase. I highly recommend these solicitors, from the ease of obtaining the initial quote, through the selling and buying process of two properties, the staff kept me informed and updated . Once I had sold my property, I then went out and offered on a new property, which required a quick sale , Lockings stepped up and within 5 weeks the property was purchased. Excellent service at every stage and went above and beyond when I needed help ! Thank you.
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Gemma Hayes-Logan
25 September 2026
Adele and Sam were beyond helpful when helping me navigate a first house purchase whilst going through a divorce. Nothing was too much trouble and every question asked, of which there were many, never felt like a burden. Quick, efficient communication and a smooth purchase made a very stressful situation somewhat more manageable. Thank you Lockings!

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Looking for a solicitor local to East Yorkshire or York? Visit our offices in Beverley, Hull, and York, or get in touch via telephone, fax, or email.

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Accreditations

If you are a customer of Lockings Solicitors and we have contracted with you online you may be entitled to use the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform to assist in resolving any dispute with us. This service can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/odr.

Our email address is welcome@lockings.co.uk

Lockings Solicitors is a trading name of Lockings Legal Services Limited registered in England and Wales company registration number 09244568. Lockings Legal Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Main Office SRA ID number 626081). A list of our directors is available for inspection at all our offices. Use the following link https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/standards-regulations/ for online access to the current professional rules applicable to solicitors. All calls are recorded for training and quality purposes.

The content on this website is for information only and is not intended to provide specific legal advice to a particular case. Should you require legal advice in relation to your particular situation then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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