Civil Litigation Solicitors | Expert Court Representation You Can Trust
Trusted legal expertise for commercial disputes, business litigation, and comprehensive dispute resolution
Civil Litigation Services
When business relationships break down and commercial disputes arise, you need experienced civil litigation solicitors who understand both the legal complexities and business realities of your situation. At Robert Simmons Law, we specialise in resolving commercial disputes through strategic litigation, negotiated settlements, and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our dedicated team of commercial litigation lawyers brings decades of combined experience to every case, from straightforward contract breaches to complex multi-party business disputes requiring High Court representation.
Comprehensive Civil Litigation Services
Commercial Dispute Resolution
We handle complex business disputes across all sectors, providing strategic litigation support for companies facing commercial conflicts. Our commercial dispute lawyers combine legal expertise with business acumen to protect your commercial interests.
- Partnership and shareholder dispute
- Corporate governance conflicts
- Directors' duties and fiduciary breaches
- Business acquisition disputes
- Trade secret and confidentiality breaches
Contract Litigation Services
Specialising in contract breach claims and contractual disputes across all business relationships. We provide robust representation for both pursuing and defending contract litigation cases with proven results.
- Supply agreement breach claims
- Service contract disputes
- Distribution and franchise conflicts
- Warranty and indemnity claims
- Termination and penalty disputes
Debt Recovery Specialists
Comprehensive debt collection services for businesses of all sizes. From formal demand letters to High Court enforcement, we recover outstanding debts efficiently while maintaining your business relationships where possible.
- Commercial debt collection strategies
- County Court and High Court proceedings
- Statutory demand enforcement
- Insolvency and winding up proceedings
- Judgment enforcement and asset seizure
Judgment enforcement and asset seizure
Dedicated construction litigation services covering building disputes, engineering conflicts, and infrastructure project disagreements. We understand the technical complexities of construction law and industry practices.
- Building contract breach claims
- Defective work and delay disputes
- Payment and variation claims
- Professional negligence in construction
- Adjudication and TCC proceedings
Property & Real Estate Litigation
Expert handling of property disputes affecting both commercial and residential real estate. Our property litigation team resolves boundary disputes, lease conflicts, and ownership disagreements effectively.
- Commercial lease disputes
- Boundary and right of way conflicts
- Property damage and negligence claims
- Landlord and tenant litigation
- Development and planning disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Cost-effective ADR services including mediation, arbitration, and expert determination. We help clients achieve faster, more affordable resolutions while preserving business relationships and avoiding public litigation.
- Commercial mediation representation
- Binding arbitration proceedings
- Expert determination processes
- Settlement conference facilitation
- Early neutral evaluation services
Our Strategic Litigation Approach
Comprehensive Case Analysis
Detailed evaluation of your dispute including legal merits assessment, evidence review, and strategic options analysis. We provide honest advice about prospects and recommend the most cost-effective approach.
Strategic Planning & Budget Management
Development of tailored litigation strategy aligned with your business objectives. We establish clear timelines, budget parameters, and success metrics while exploring litigation funding options.
Pre-Action Resolution Attempts
Formal correspondence and settlement negotiations following pre-action protocols. We pursue ADR opportunities including mediation and expert determination to achieve early resolution where beneficial.
Litigation Management & Discovery
Professional case management including court pleadings, evidence gathering, witness preparation, and expert instruction. We maintain tight control over proceedings and costs throughout.
Trial Advocacy & Enforcement
Skilled courtroom representation combined with ongoing settlement discussions. Following successful outcomes, we ensure prompt enforcement of judgments and recovery of awarded damages.
Employment Tribunal Defence
Expert representation and defence strategies for employment tribunal proceedings and litigation matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of commercial disputes do you specialise in handling?
Our commercial litigation lawyers handle a broad spectrum of business disputes including contract breaches, partnership conflicts, shareholder disagreements, supply chain disputes, construction litigation, professional negligence claims, and debt recovery matters. We serve clients across all industries from startups to established corporations.
How do you control litigation costs for clients?
We offer various fee arrangements including fixed-fee services for certain matters, conditional fee arrangements (CFAs), and damages-based agreements where appropriate. After-the-event insurance and third-party litigation funding are also available. We provide detailed cost estimates upfront and regular budget updates throughout proceedings.
When should businesses consider alternative dispute resolution instead of litigation?
ADR methods like mediation and arbitration are often preferable when ongoing business relationships need preserving, confidentiality is important, or faster resolution is required. We assess each case to recommend whether traditional litigation or ADR offers better prospects for achieving your commercial objectives.
How long do typical commercial litigation cases take to resolve?
Timeline varies significantly based on case complexity and court availability. Simple debt recovery may conclude within 3-6 months, while complex multi-party commercial disputes can take 18-24 months or longer if they proceed to trial. Many cases settle earlier through negotiation or ADR.
What should I do if I receive a letter before action or legal threat?
Contact us immediately for urgent advice. Early legal intervention often prevents disputes escalating to expensive litigation. We can assess the merits of claims against you, advise on response strategies, and explore settlement options while protecting your legal position throughout.
Contact Person
David Simmons
Partner
david.simmons@robert-simmons.co.uk
