Commercial Litigation

1. What will I need to provide to you in order to enable you to advise me?
2. When is the best time to consult you in respect of a business dispute?

1. What will I need to provide to you in order to enable you to advise me?
   In an ideal world, and if time permits, all documents relevant to the dispute, a written brief providing a chronology of relevant events and facts and identifying areas of concern/complaint and the advice required. Your objectives in respect of the dispute and any other matters for consideration are highly relevant. Full contact details are important. We can, of course, advise as a matter of urgency cases which require this which can be by way of telephone advice followed up by an early meeting. Where time does permit, the more that is produced in advance, the clearer the advice can be and often the cheaper it is to advise. [ Back to Top ]
   
   
2. When is the best time to consult you in respect of a business dispute?
   The short answer is at the earliest possible opportunity after it becomes apparent that there is a matter which is or is likely to become a business dispute. The earlier advice is sought the sooner a party can be advised of their strict legal rights and position and take a commercial decision based upon this advice and the options open to them. It is often possible to head off disputes altogether if advice is taken early. Even if this is not possible, it is usually easier to resolve issues satisfactory if they are addressed early often before any significant loss has been sustained by either party to the dispute. Steps to mitigate any potential loss can also be put in place at an early stage where necessary. A clear strategy can be determined in respect of any dispute which it is foreseen is not or is not likely to be resolved without some form of dispute resolution being undertaken or some form of extended negotiation. There is more chance of a successful outcome the sooner the problem is addressed. [ Back to Top ]