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- 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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Commonly asked questions on litigation.
Litigation isn’t an every day activity for most people, 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 020 3007 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 you may have.
- 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 020 3007 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. However, if a hearing is required, timescales will be affected by when a judge will be available to hear your case. Therefore, this time-frame can be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
4. Are there any alternatives to litigation?
Surprisingly, yes. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has taken off in recent years and has been encouraged by courts as a cheaper and faster way of resolving disputes. In fact, 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 a matter of weeks, bringing your matter to a quicker close.
However, if you’re unable to find a resolution through a form of ADR, you last option will be to take the legal route.
5. What case types come under litigation?
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Meet our litigation team.
Paul Britton
Head of Litigation
Joseph Navas
Litigation Solicitor
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Rory Lindsay
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Paul Britton
Head of Litigation
Joseph Navas
Litigation Solicitor
Sophie Campbell-Adams
Litigation Solicitor
Rory Lindsay
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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:
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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.
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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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