Our Litigation Solicitors Promise

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.

The most common examples of litigation are chasing debts, disputing contracts and suing for loss, damages or negligence.

The cost of litigation depends entirely on the type and complexity of your matter, and how far the other side is willing to defend the claim.

If a simple matter settles in the very early stages, a litigation claim may only cost £300 to £600.

However, complex claims that involve large sums of money or multiple hearings in court can cost tens of thousands of pounds to settle.

We always ask clients to book consultations for litigation matters so we can fully understand your case.

Much like calculating the cost of litigation, how long a litigation case takes is highly dependent on complexity.

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. This can be anything from 6 months to 2 years.

Surprisingly, yes. Alternative dispute resolution 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.

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.

The litigation services we offer include:

• Alternative dispute resolution 
• Boundary disputes
• Challenging a solicitor’s bill
• Commercial litigation
• Contesting a will
• Debt recovery
• Discrimination
• Dispute resolution
• Employment tribunal
• Licensing reviews
• Professional negligence
• Property disputes