Practice area
Commercial & Civil Litigation
Disputes are disruptive, costly and often emotionally draining. Our litigation team takes a pragmatic, commercial approach — listening to your priorities and putting in place a strategy designed to reach the quickest sensible resolution, whether by negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court proceedings.
We act for SMEs, owner-managed businesses, partnerships and individuals across England and Wales — from a single contractual disagreement to multi-party High Court litigation. Our role is to demystify the process, weigh the commercial cost against the likely benefit, and steer matters towards the resolution that best serves your wider objectives.
Every dispute begins with a thorough analysis of the facts, the contract or duty in question and the realistic remedies available. We comply rigorously with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action protocols, exchanging Letters Before Action, evidence and offers in a manner designed to protect your costs position throughout.
Where appropriate, we work alongside leading commercial barristers, forensic accountants and expert witnesses. In suitable cases we can also discuss third-party litigation funding, after-the-event insurance and conditional fee arrangements pursuant to Counsel's advice.
How we can help
- Contract and commercial disputes
- Debt recovery and insolvency
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Property and landlord & tenant disputes
- Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) compliance
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Third-party litigation funding (subject to Counsel's advice)
Our process
- 1
Initial review
A confidential consultation to understand the dispute, review key documents and identify time-critical deadlines such as limitation periods or contractual notice provisions.
- 2
Strategy & costs estimate
A clear written strategy, realistic merits assessment and stage-by-stage costs estimate so you can make an informed commercial decision before committing to the next phase.
- 3
Pre-action correspondence
Drafting and serving a Letter Before Action that complies with the Civil Procedure Rules, opening the door to early settlement while protecting your costs position.
- 4
Negotiation or proceedings
Active negotiation, mediation or — where necessary — court proceedings, kept under continuous review against your commercial objectives.
Discuss your matter in confidence
Every case starts with a conversation. Speak directly with one of our solicitors and we will explain the options available to you.
Frequently asked questions
- How quickly can you start work on my dispute?
- We can usually arrange an initial consultation within a few working days. Where there is an urgent deadline — such as a Letter Before Action response or a court limitation date — we will prioritise the matter accordingly.
- Do I have to go to court?
- Most disputes settle without a final hearing. We always explore negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution first, only issuing court proceedings where it is the right commercial decision.
- How are your fees structured?
- We offer fixed fees for defined stages, hourly rates for ongoing work and, in suitable cases, third-party funding pursuant to Counsel's advice. We will give you a clear cost estimate at the outset and update it as the matter progresses.
Have a different question? Contact our team for confidential advice tailored to your circumstances.