Commercial Litigation

Dispute resolution with a results driven strategy

As a team of specialist litigation experts, we have over 100 years' combined experience of acting in all manner of contract and negligence disputes.

Recognised by the independent legal directory guides and clients for our first-class litigation capability, we have particular expertise in resolving disputes within the media, entertainment, and sports sectors often involving high value issues and sensitive commercial and reputational issues. We are constantly involved in High Court, Aribitration, Mediation, and County Court litigation for our clients

From commercial contract issues to shareholder or partnership disputes and professional negligence cases, we can advise you on the best approach to any commercial issue which might require mediation, arbitration, an injunction, urgent litigation, or plain and simple negotiation.

We will advise you on the best course of action for your case, how to achieve your goals, whether they are attainable, and at what likely cost.

Our Key Dispute Resolution/Litigation Services

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  • All forms of litigation and disputes in the High Court, County Court, Commercial Court, Business and Property Court, Arbitrations, Mediations, Court of Arbitration for Sport, FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber Shareholder Disputes & Fallouts
  • Contract Disputes
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Professional and other Negligence claims
  • Trust Actions
  • Misfeasance Claims
  • Breaches of Confidentiality
  • Harassment

Ask Our Expert

How do you assess if I have a case?

We will arrange an initial meeting with you to assess the merits of your case. We will give you an honest appraisal of your prospects of success at the outset and throughout any dispute.

If I win, will I recover all of my costs?

The winning party can expect to be awarded their costs, however, this is unlikely to be for the full amount. In most successful cases, costs are recovered on what is known as “the standard basis” which means recovery of between 50-75% of costs incurred.  If the opponent acted unreasonably, the court could award costs on the indemnity basis…which is a misnomer as it is not in reality a 100% indemnity but involves recovery at around 80-90% of the costs you have incurred.

Do I have to make/accept an early offer?

The Civil Procedure Rules require parties to consider resolving disputes without the involvement of the court. This usually involves early offers being made to settle.  We will guide you through the process to protect your best interests. We will advise clients as part of our case strategy on making/accepting early offers. Our experience in mediating over 1000 cases is obviously invaluable in this context.

How long is the commercial litigation process?

The duration of a claim depends on a lot of factors, including the complexity of the issues, the sums involved, and which court will hear the matter. On average, it can take 12-18 months for a case to be heard by a court if the case has not settled earlier.