Resolving Disputes Efficiently and Effectively

Expert Legal Advice for Businesses and Individuals

Facing a legal dispute?
Our expert team is here to guide you toward the best resolution, whether in or out of court

Bringing or defending disputes are an unfortunate reality of life but the right legal advice can often help resolve them quickly. We understand that our clients want a cost effective and successful outcome.  Resolving disputes is not always about going to court. We will always work with you to find the best solution tailored to your needs.

Need Help with a Legal Dispute?

We are able to assist businesses and private individuals in most types of disputes/claims including:

  • Debt recovery.
  • Property disputes including disputed boundaries and rights of way.
  • Will and estate disputes including Inheritance Act claims.
  • Landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential)
  • Contract law.
  • Professional negligence.

Meet The Dispute Resolution Team

James Canning

James Canning

Managing Partner & Head of Civil Litigation

Plymouth: 01752 246000

James Canning

James Canning

James is Managing Partner and Head of Litigation.  James qualified as a solicitor in London in 1999 before relocating to South Devon in 2002.

James specialisies in civil litigation advising clients on contract disputes, residential landlord & tenant claims, property disputes, contested wills & inheritance actions and personal injury & clinical negligence claims.

Ian Huxham

Ian Huxham

Partner & Head of Personal Injury

Plymouth: 01752 246000

Ian Huxham

Ian Huxham

Ian was admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1990, and has over 30 years experience dealing with litigation disputes in the Torbay, Totnes, Exeter, and Newton Abbot areas.

Ian joined Beers LLP in 2013 and specialises in personal injury claims, particularly those relating to industrial disease.

Away from the office Ian enjoys playing music, walking and spending time with his family.

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Stuart Edwards

Solicitor

Plymouth: 01752 246000

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Stuart Edwards

After studying Philosophy at Kings College London, Stuart completed his post-graduate studies at the College of Law in London. Initially called to the bar at Middle Temple in 2003, he then changed direction and qualified as a solicitor in 2010.

He has experience both in London and in the South West of all aspects of general dispute resolution. Experienced as an advocate, he has appeared in 100’s of hearings in tribunals and courts, dealing with disputes in contract law, personal injury, debt and enforcement, commercial and private landlord and tenant, contentious probate, and occasionally some much more obscure areas. As a student, he won awards for his support to access to justice and work with law clinics. He’s sometimes been a chair of school governors and has sat on educational appeals tribunals. He joined Beers in 2024 after a period working in the civil service.

Where he has time, Stuart runs slowly and goes reluctantly to a gym. He collects vinyl records – a habit that sadly leaves him with no money for other interests.

Maria Welsford

Maria Welsford

Secretary

Plymouth: 01752 246000

Lisa Morley

Lisa Morley

Secretary

Plymouth: 01752 246000

Let Us Help You Resolve Your Dispute

Whether it’s a property disagreement, a contract dispute, or debt recovery, our experienced dispute resolution lawyers are ready to assist. We offer tailored, cost-effective solutions to achieve the best possible outcome for your case

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