Commercial Litigation

Commercial disputes can cause serious disruption and consume much management time and financial resources, but it is a fact of being in business that commercial disputes can and will arise. We can advise you on ways to minimise this risk.

We will work with you to reach a fresh and independent view of your situation. We will identify the strengths and weaknesses in your case and that of your opponent, and help you identify the options available to you so that you can make the best decision for your business.

Timely advice along with strong negotiating skills are essential if the best outcome is to be achieved.

Our links with overseas lawyers means that we can assist if your dispute has an international element, and our close relationship with a wide range of barristers and experts ensures the best possible advice for each case.

Court proceedings should be seen as a last resort, and many disputes are now dealt with by Alternative Dispute Resolution ('ADR'). We are frequently involved in ADR and can advise you fully on how it works. Two of the providers in this area area - ADR Group and CEDR Solve

Funding litigation used to be one of the greatest hurdles, but this is no longer the case with the advent of after the event legal expenses insurance and no win, no fee arrangements. Please ask us for further details.

Examples of the type of disputes we can help you to resolve are :

Commercial Agency
Contracts for the sale and supply of goods and services
Commercial property disputes
Credit Control and Debt Recovery
Employment
Professional Negligence
Intellectual Property
Planning Appeals Enforcement and Injunctions

Reported cases we have been involved in include :

Bell Electric Ltd v. Aweco Appliance Systems GmbH (Commercial Agents - Security for judgment pending appeal - Repudiation/affirmation of a contract) [2002] EWCA Civ 1501; [2003] 1 All E R 344 (and [2002] CLC 1246, QB)

Michael Alan Smith v. Artsana Spa (Contracts terms, negotiations, breach of contract) [2001] EWCA Civ 1232

Aylesbury Vale District Council v. (1) Douglas Florent (2) Shirley Florent (3) Oxford Gun Company (Planning - enforcement: Restraining breach of planning control by injunction - Shooting noise levels) [2007] EWHC 724 (QB)

Please contact :

James Couzens

Clare Suttill

Louise Chan