Civil Litigation is the method of resolving disputes or claims between individuals, companies, local authorities and government departments. If you are involved in a dispute with another individual or company we can advise you on your chances of success and the value of your claim. We can negotiate on your behalf and if necessary commence or defend proceedings which, according to the subject matter and the amount of the claim, will be dealt with in court.

Generally such matters fall into two categories. One is based on a contract being an agreement between two or more parties and the other is based on a civil wrong (a 'tort') caused by one party to another either deliberately or negligently. The range of disputes based on a contract can vary from relatively minor cases to multi-million pound claims arising for instance as a result of penalty clauses in building contracts. Civil wrongs include cases of personal injury and damage to property and reputation.

Formal litigation is generally best avoided. Our focus is on expedient resolution to avoid simply 'putting money in lawyers pockets'. We encourage, like the courts do, alternative dispute resolution and aim to avoid expensive court outcomes.

The Team
Tim Ollerenshaw, Nicola Gillett and Peter Freeman