Who we help
For companies, directors and business owners facing a claim or considering action over a commercial disagreement.
What the service can include
- Contract, payment and business relationship disputes
- Assessment of the documents, evidence and commercial objectives
- Pre-action correspondence, negotiation and settlement discussions
- Court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution within an agreed scope
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Assess the position
We review the chronology, documents and any urgent deadlines.
Compare the options
We discuss costs, evidence, recovery prospects and proportionate ways forward.
Take the agreed action
We negotiate or conduct the agreed formal steps and keep the strategy under review.
What to prepare
- A short chronology and desired outcome
- Contracts, invoices and relevant correspondence
- Any court papers or formal notices
- The amount in dispute and details of the other parties
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about commercial disputes
Will my dispute have to go to court?
Not necessarily. Negotiation and mediation may be appropriate. The available route depends on the contract, the evidence and how the other party responds.
What if I have already received court papers?
Tell us the date you received them and any stated deadline when you call. Sending an enquiry does not mean the firm has accepted responsibility for a response.