Inside My Day – Behind The Scenes with Escalate’s Steve Rose

Back in 2021, I shared a glimpse into my day-to-day life at Escalate. At the time, my biggest challenge outside of work was adjusting to life with a newborn daughter. Fast forward four years, and that tiny whirlwind has just started school! It’s a reminder of how...

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution and how can it help resolve disputes?

As the name suggests, Alternative Dispute Resolution (often abbreviated to ADR) is a method of settling a dispute without going to court. It’s a less stressful, commercially viable solution which helps avoid the full litigation process, and on a practical level...

A Winter of Discontent updated for 2024: Rising insolvencies and 5 tips to avoid commercial disputes

The news headlines generally make for bleak reading every Winter, with economic uncertainty prevailing, and all eyes on the upcoming Autumn Budget. Labour has already warned that their first budget since coming to power will be “painful” and contain “difficult...

A David vs. Goliath case: Achieving a 92% recovery uplift against a global corporation

Taking on a multi-national corporation as an independent business owner isn’t for the faint-hearted. In fact, most contractors would baulk at the thought of doing so.This particular case had a conventional background – an independent contractor who was working...

What is a Part 36 offer, and how are they used during the dispute resolution process?

Part 36 offers are a commonly used tactic employed during the dispute resolution process, and when used strategically can often bring a swift conclusion to a case, thus avoiding court altogether. This article explains exactly how they work, and the terms and...

How do you turn an £12,000 debt into a £40,000 one? How not to handle a business dispute

At Escalate we often encounter litigation cases that initially appear straightforward, but end up escalating (pardon the pun) beyond all expectations. This particular business dispute serves as an excellent example. A land surveying consultancy approached us last year...