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Our litigation team promise:
- Unlimited time to discuss your litigation matter with an experienced litigation solicitor
- An outline of your legal position in your litigation case
- A clear fee-quote and time frame to resolve your case
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Challenge a Solicitor's Bill
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Contentious Probate
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Debt Recovery
Discrimination
Dispute Resolution
Employment Tribunal
Licensing Reviews
Professional Negligence
Property Disputes
Commonly asked questions on litigation.
Experiencing a litigious matter is likely to be a rare occurrence for someone in their lifetime, which is why our litigation solicitors in London and Brighton have answered some of the most commonly asked questions on the topic.
1. What exactly is litigation?
In short, litigation is the process of settling a dispute that doesn’t involve criminal activities. With the exception of family law matters, employment issues and criminal defence cases, most legal matters involve litigation to some degree.
Some of the most common examples of litigation include:
- Debt recovery
- Contract disputes
- Property disputes
- Negligence
If you have any questions regarding your litigation case, please contact one of our litigation lawyers on 0203 007 5500.
2. How much does litigation cost?
Due to litigation being so broad, the cost of a litigation case varies on a case-by-case basis. Some factors that influence the cost of a litigation case include:
1. The type and complexity of the matter.
2. How far the other side is willing to defend the claim.
To give you an idea of how much a litigation claim may cost, if a straightforward matter settles in the early stages, a litigation claim may only cost £300 to £600. However, in a complex claim that involves large sums of money and multiple hearings, a court case can cost tens of thousands of pounds to settle.
In any litigation case, we always ensure we book clients in for an untimed initial consultation. In this initial consultation, our solicitor’s guarantee:
- Unlimited time to discuss your litigation matter and ask any questions.
- An overview of your legal standpoint and available options.
- An upfront time and fee estimate for your case.
To contact one of our litigation solicitors, please call us on 0203 007 5500.
3. How long does litigation take?
Much like calculating the cost of litigation, how long a litigation case takes is highly dependent on the type and complexity of the case, in addition to how willing the other side is to defend the claim.
If the other side agrees to settle after the pre-claim letter, you may be looking at 1 to 2 weeks.
If a hearing is required, the timescales will depend on the availability of a judge to hear your case, which can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
4. Are there any alternatives to litigation?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has taken off in recent years and is encouraged by courts as a cheaper and faster way of resolving disputes. Many judges will now frown upon anyone who has not demonstrated they have tried to settle their matter through mediation or arbitration first.
Instead of waiting 6 months for a court date, most mediators can be arranged within just a few weeks, bringing your matter to a quicker close.
However, if you’re unable to find a resolution through a form of ADR, your last option will be court.
5. What case types come under litigation?
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Meet our expert litigation team.
Paul Britton
Managing Director
Sophie Campbell-Adams
Director and Solicitor
Rory Lindsay
Solicitor
Leonardo Bosco
Solicitor
Alexander Grist
Trainee Solicitor
Aryan Fallahi
Trainee Solicitor
Grace Marchant
Trainee Solicitor
Why Britton and Time Solicitors?
Litigation is our bread and butter and our litigation solicitors have worked on everything from multi-million pound fraud claims to chasing debts from tenants who haven’t paid their rent. We’ll always guarantee:
Award-Winning Service.
You are our priority, and the law is our speciality. Our award-winning litigation solicitors in London and Brighton ensure you know exactly where you stand from a legal perspective so you can make a well-informed decision.
Full Billing Transparency.
No fee surprises. Ever. Our litigation solicitors will inform you from the outset on how much your case will cost, and we will do everything in our power to keep costs down and within your original fee estimate.
Regular Communication.
With fortnightly updates on your case, you’ll never be left in the dark. Our litigation solicitors in London and Brighton ensure you know exactly how your case is progressing and are with you every step of the way.
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