Commercial Litigation

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Resolving business disputes

Most businesses will have to deal with a dispute at some time or other. Whatever the dispute - whether it relates to a long overdue debt, sub-standard goods or a breach of contract, you need a speedy and cost-effective resolution with the least possible disruption to your business and cash flow.

Whatever issues you face, we can help you settle the matter, ideally with your commercial reputation and business relationships intact. If settlement is not possible, we can advise on the best method of dispute resolution whether that involves formal proceedings through the courts or alternative forms of dispute resolution (ADR) such as negotiation, mediation or adjudication.

Achieving a resolution for your business

If court proceedings are necessary, we have the experience, expertise and advocacy skills to pursue or defend those proceedings vigorously in the High Court or County Court, to assist you in achieving a resolution that suits your commercial objectives.

Our solicitors will advise you fully on the procedures involved and all options available to achieve a successful outcome. We will also fully inform you of the likely costs involved.

Debt recovery

Our Commercial Litigation team also offers a Debt Recovery service which is geared to improving cash flow by recovering unpaid invoices cost-efficiently.

How can we help?

We have extensive experience of handling a wide range of commercial disputes and have the legal acumen to advise you every step of the way. We advise on a variety of commercial disputes including:

Commercial disputes
Shareholder / Partnership / LLP disputes
Injunctions
Intellectual Property (IP) disputes
Reputation Management / Online Defamation
Professional Negligence
Supply of goods and services
Commercial Property Litigation
Insolvency
Construction disputes

We will advise you on the most appropriate way to resolve your dispute whether that be through negotiation, Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Expert Determination or through the courts. Examples of how we can help include:

writing letters before action (also called "7 day letters)
advising on whether you have a good claim or defence
advising on and handling court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings
obtaining injunctions
enforcing judgments
dealing with county court and other judgments (CCJ)
dealing with insolvency issues including statutory demands, liquidation, bankruptcy, administration proceedings

Contact us

For more information on how to resolve your dispute, contact Christopher Burke on 0161 684 6941 or make an enquiry.

Articles, guides and tips for those involved in a dispute

Got a dispute?

What to do if you can't sort out a dispute

Alternatives to court – other, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures

Contract issues – and avoiding disputes

Court procedure and costs

Debt recovery

Disputes relating to wills and inheritance

Property disputes

Brexit

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Issues for directors and business owners

Last updated: 23 June 2017

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