How long do commercial disputes take?

A claim that proceeds to trial typically takes twelve to eighteen months in the High Court. Many disputes settle earlier.

Do you use mediation?

Yes, in suitable matters. Mediation can significantly shorten and de-risk a dispute where both parties are willing to engage.

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Commercial Disputes

Discipline early. Escalation only when it is genuinely required.

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Overview

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.

Where we help

Areas of work

Contract disputes

Breach of contract, misrepresentation and warranty claims for and against businesses.

Commercial debt recovery

Structured recovery from letter of demand through to enforcement of judgment.

Insolvency & bankruptcy proceedings

Advice on statutory demands, bankruptcy and winding-up procedures where they are appropriate to the debt and wider commercial circumstances.

Shareholder & partnership disputes

Unfair prejudice petitions, exit negotiations and disputes about company management.

Professional negligence

Claims against professionals whose negligence has caused loss, subject to a merits assessment.

Injunctive relief

Urgent applications for interim relief including confidentiality and asset preservation orders.

How we work

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.

Fees & funding

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.

Relevant people

Speak to the right member of the team

Cecilia Monaheng-Tufour

Partner Solicitor

Wills, Probate & Estates · Civil & Commercial Disputes · Landlord & Tenant · Commercial & Corporate

Erdem Duven

Practice Manager

Residential Property · Civil & Commercial Disputes · Commercial & Corporate · Wills, Probate & Estates

William Brown

Solicitor

Civil & Commercial Disputes

Shane Ravson

Solicitor

Commercial & Corporate · Civil & Commercial Disputes · Residential Property · Family · Landlord & Tenant · Employment

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