Commercial Disputes
Discipline early. Escalation only when it is genuinely required.
How we advise
Commercial disputes carry direct cost and indirect distraction. We assess prospects early, engage in structured pre-action correspondence, and — where litigation is unavoidable — prepare the case in a way that gives you the strongest position from which to negotiate or, if necessary, try.
Areas of work
Contract disputes
Commercial debt recovery
Shareholder & partnership disputes
Professional negligence
Injunctive relief
A clear, structured process
- Step 01
Merits review
A structured early view of your position, the other side's likely case and the range of realistic outcomes.
- Step 02
Pre-action
A carefully drafted letter of claim or response, framed for negotiation as well as for court.
- Step 03
Proceedings
Issue, pleadings, disclosure and evidence — prepared with discipline throughout.
- Step 04
Settlement or trial
Structured settlement discussions at each realistic window, or trial where required.
Transparent, considered fees
Commercial disputes are typically time-recorded, with regular budgeting reviews at each stage. Where appropriate we will discuss alternative fee arrangements, including staged fixed fees for pre-action work.
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