Business Litigation Solicitors London
If your business is facing a legal dispute or if you need to recover money that is owed to you, our Business Litigation Solicitors, who have over 25 years of experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, can help.
A business dispute can arrive without warning. A contract that seemed straightforward becomes the subject of a disagreement. A customer stops paying. A supplier fails to deliver. Whatever the source, a dispute that is not handled properly from the start has a tendency to become more expensive and disruptive over time. Early legal advice usually leads to faster and less costly outcomes.
At Law Lane Solicitors, our litigation team advises businesses, directors, and individuals from offices in Stratford E15, Holborn WC1V, and Croydon CR0. We handle disputes of all sizes, from straightforward debt recovery claims to complex multi-party commercial litigation. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and known for giving clients a realistic assessment of their position from the outset.
Our Holborn office sits close to the Royal Courts of Justice and the Rolls Building, where High Court commercial claims are heard. That proximity matters in practice. Our litigation solicitors know the courts and tribunals where your case may be determined.
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Our Business Litigation Legal Services
We advise on a wide range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:
- Commercial debt recovery, including letters before action, County Court claims, and enforcement of judgments
- Breach of contract claims, advising on both bringing and defending claims arising from failed contractual obligations
- Injunctions, including applications to freeze assets or restrain a party from taking specific action while a dispute is ongoing
- Shareholder and partnership disputes, including claims between co-owners and applications to wind up a company
- Director disputes and claims involving alleged breach of duties owed to a company
- Professional negligence claims against solicitors, accountants, surveyors, financial advisers, and other professionals
- Property disputes, including boundary disputes, landlord and tenant claims, and contested property transactions
- Employment disputes, including employment tribunal representation and advice on unfair dismissal, discrimination, and settlement
- Insolvency and bankruptcy, including advice to creditors and debtors on statutory demands, winding-up petitions, and personal bankruptcy
- Alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes without court proceedings
- Enforcement of foreign judgments in English courts and advice on cross-border disputes with an English law dimension
Why Choose Law Lane Solicitors for Business Litigation?
Litigation is expensive, and the outcome is never guaranteed. We will always give you an honest assessment of the strength of your position, the likely costs, and the realistic range of outcomes, including the real prospect of settlement. Clients who understand where they stand make better decisions.
We act for businesses of all sizes, from sole traders pursuing unpaid invoices to established companies defending significant commercial claims. The approach is the same across all of them: understand the objective, carefully assess the legal position, and pursue the most efficient route to a satisfactory outcome. Where a dispute can be resolved without litigation, we will pursue that route. Where proceedings are necessary, we handle them properly.
Get in touch today to discuss your dispute in complete confidence. Phone 020 7870 4870, email info@lawlanesolicitors.co.uk or fill in our contact form.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Business Litigation
What is the first step if I want to take legal action?
Before issuing a claim, you are generally required to send a formal letter before action setting out the nature of your claim, the amount sought, and a reasonable deadline for the other side to respond. The Civil Procedure Rules require parties to follow the relevant pre-action protocol for their type of dispute before issuing proceedings. Failing to comply correctly can affect your costs position later. We can draft the letter and advise on the response, whether that leads to settlement or formal proceedings.
How long do I have to bring a legal claim?
Most contract claims must be brought within six years of the breach. Claims under a deed are subject to a 12-year limit. Employment claims such as unfair dismissal must be issued within three months of the relevant event, with very limited exceptions. These time limits are set by the Limitation Act 1980. Missing a limitation deadline means losing the right to claim entirely, so take advice as early as possible.
What is mediation, and do I have to take part?
Mediation is a process in which the parties to a dispute work with an independent mediator to reach a negotiated settlement. You are not legally required to mediate, but courts in England and Wales actively encourage it, and unreasonably refusing to engage can result in a costs penalty even if you win your case. Mediation is usually quicker, cheaper, and less damaging to business relationships than contested court proceedings.
What happens if someone owes my business money and refuses to pay?
If a debtor refuses to pay and has no genuine dispute about the amount, you can pursue the debt through the courts. For smaller claims, that means issuing a claim in the County Court. If judgment is obtained and the debtor still does not pay, several enforcement options are available: instructing enforcement agents, obtaining an order requiring the debtor to provide information about their assets, or applying to place a charge on property they own. We advise on the most appropriate route based on the amount involved and the debtor’s circumstances.
What is a statutory demand?
A statutory demand is a formal written demand requiring payment of a debt above a prescribed threshold within a set period. If unpaid, the creditor may be entitled to present a bankruptcy petition against an individual or a winding-up petition against a company under the Insolvency Act 1986. These demands are a powerful debt recovery tool, but they must be used carefully, and there are grounds on which they can be set aside. We advise both creditors serving demands and debtors who have received one.
Can I claim my legal costs if I win?
In court proceedings, the general rule is that the losing party pays a proportion of the winning party’s costs. Courts exercise discretion, and the amount recovered rarely covers all of your actual expenditure. The proportion recoverable depends on how the case was conducted and, in some circumstances, whether any formal settlement offers were made and refused. We explain the costs position at the outset so you can make an informed decision about proceeding.
What is a freezing injunction?
A freezing injunction is an emergency court order that prevents a party from disposing of their assets, typically while litigation is ongoing. Courts grant them where there is a genuine risk that the defendant will move or dissipate assets before any judgment can be enforced. These applications are made urgently, often without notice to the other side, and require careful preparation and strong supporting evidence. We have experience in obtaining and defending against these orders.
What is a shareholder dispute, and how is it resolved?
Shareholder disputes arise when shareholders in a company disagree about how it is being run, how profits are distributed, or the conduct of one or more co-owners. They can also arise where a minority shareholder has been treated in a way that is unfairly prejudicial to their interests. Depending on the circumstances, these disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. In serious cases, a court can order one shareholder to buy out another, or that the company be wound up.
Can my business represent itself in court?
Unless limited exceptions apply, a limited company cannot represent itself in court proceedings in the way an individual litigant in person can. A solicitor or barrister must represent it. An individual sole trader can appear in person, but doing so in a contested commercial dispute against an opponent who has legal representation carries real risk. Court procedure is complex, and errors can have serious consequences.
How much does an initial consultation cost?
We offer a fixed-fee initial consultation for business litigation matters. At that meeting, we will review the dispute, give you our assessment of your position, and explain the likely costs and timescales if you wish to proceed. Please visit our pricing page for details, or call us to arrange a meeting.
Talk to us today
Our business litigation team is ready to advise you on your dispute from today. The sooner you take advice, the more options you will have and the better your costs position will be. Phone 020 7870 4870, email info@lawlanesolicitors.co.uk or fill in our contact form.
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