What is commercial litigation?

Commercial litigation refers to legal disputes arising from business activities, including contracts, partnerships, trade practices, intellectual property, and other commercial matters that require resolution through the courts or arbitration.

Can commercial litigation be avoided through alternative dispute resolution?

Yes, many commercial disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, which are often faster and more cost-effective alternatives to litigation.

What should I do if I’m involved in a commercial dispute?

Seek expert legal advice as early as possible to understand your rights, evaluate your options, and develop an effective strategy to resolve the dispute.

What are the costs involved in commercial litigation?

Costs vary depending on the case complexity and duration. We offer clear fee structures and can discuss alternative fee arrangements to provide transparency and control over legal expenses.

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Our commercial litigation team deliver tailored legal solutions for a wide range of commercial disputes, supporting national and local businesses across sectors including finance, technology, and manufacturing.

Our experienced commercial litigation solicitors understand that legal disputes can divert time, resources, and focus away from your business’s core objectives - hindering growth and success. Our team's ethos is 'getting you results when it matters most' and we use our expertise and strength in depth to help us strive to achieve the desired result for clients every time.

We focus on risk management, dispute avoidance, and early, cost-effective resolution strategies.

Our team offers strategic, commercial legal advice that aligns with your business goals, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Recognised by Chambers UK and Legal 500, our litigation lawyers are trusted advisors in complex commercial, corporate, and financial disputes.

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Experienced dispute resolution lawyers

Our well-resourced team of lawyers is one of the largest outside London. We provide smart solutions at all stages of the dispute resolution process, including:

early advice to avoid or prevent a risk or issue escalating;
seeking settlement on commercially acceptable terms by using various methods such as mediation; or,
litigation or arbitration, as appropriate.

Funding a dispute

There are various ways that litigation may be funded. At relevant times in our management of your dispute we will advise you which funding options may apply and which we would be prepared to offer you.

Delivering smart legal solutions across disputes

Our lawyers are hugely experienced and we have an admired team who can advise on the following types of disputes:

Directors' disputes

Insurance litigation

Technology disputes

Defamation, libel and slander claims

Shareholder disputes

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What is commercial litigation?

Commercial litigation refers to legal disputes arising from business activities, including contracts, partnerships, trade practices, intellectual property, and other commercial matters that require resolution through the courts or arbitration.
Can commercial litigation be avoided through alternative dispute resolution?

Yes, many commercial disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, which are often faster and more cost-effective alternatives to litigation.
What should I do if I’m involved in a commercial dispute?

Seek expert legal advice as early as possible to understand your rights, evaluate your options, and develop an effective strategy to resolve the dispute.
What are the costs involved in commercial litigation?

Costs vary depending on the case complexity and duration. We offer clear fee structures and can discuss alternative fee arrangements to provide transparency and control over legal expenses.