Civil Litigation
Most disputes are worth less than they feel like they are worth.
Before you spend money on a claim you should know what it costs to run, what you might recover, and what happens if you lose. We give you that assessment first — and sometimes the answer is that litigation is not worth it.
Claims for breach of contract, and defending them.
Boundaries, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and disputes between co-owners.
Possession, rent arrears, deposit disputes, disrepair and unlawful eviction. We act for both sides.
Pursuing money owed to you, and responding to demands made against you.
Resolving matters without a hearing wherever achievable, which is more often than people expect.
Shareholder and partnership disagreements, and disputes with suppliers or customers.
If you have been served with a claim, do not ignore it. Deadlines in litigation are real. A judgment entered in default is far harder and more expensive to undo than a claim answered on time.
Usually not. The court expects parties to attempt settlement, and most claims resolve through negotiation or mediation before a hearing.
In most civil claims the losing party pays a proportion of the winner’s costs. We will quantify that exposure before you commit, not after.
Yes, and it varies. Most contract and negligence claims must be brought within six years; some periods are far shorter. If you think a limitation deadline may be close, call rather than email.
Funding options depend on the type of claim. We will explain what is available for yours, including whether existing insurance already covers your legal costs — people are often covered and unaware of it.
Bring the contract, the correspondence, and the dates. An hour spent on assessment saves months of drift.