WARD Hadaway is offering free guidance at a seminar being held at the Newcastle law firm this month on how businesses can avoid costly legal disputes .

Disputes - what your business needs to know, is a free seminar taking place at Ward Hadaway's Sandgate House offices, on Tuesday, October 21, from 4pm to 6.30pm.

The seminar aims to help businesses to avoid litigation from the outset by reviewing companies' systems, procedures and contractual terms and conditions.

The event will examine a range of common sources of problems, including contract disputes, professional negligence and disagreements with other professional organisations such as banks and suppliers.

The seminar will also give companies guidance on the management of disputes when they do arise, and what to expect in the event of a dispute arriving before the courts.

To register, contact Vicky Reed on 0191-204 4000.