Commercial Litigation Solicitors | Recover Debts & Win Business Disputes
Robert Simmons specializes in commercial dispute resolution, combining deep legal expertise with practical business understanding. Our litigation team has successfully resolved hundreds of business disputes, recovering millions in damages while helping companies protect their commercial interests and maintain important business relationships where possible.
Commercial Litigation Services
Supply Agreement Disputes
When suppliers fail to deliver goods or services as contracted, businesses face operational disruption and financial losses. We pursue breach claims for late delivery, defective products, quantity shortfalls, and specification failures.
Service Contract Conflicts
Professional service agreements can break down over scope changes, quality issues, or payment disputes. Our team handles IT service failures, professional negligence claims, and consultancy contract breaches.
Distribution and Franchise Disputes
Distribution relationships involve complex territorial rights, performance targets, and exclusivity arrangements. We resolve conflicts over territory breaches, performance standards, and franchise agreement violations.
Warranty and Indemnity Claims
Business acquisitions often generate post-completion disputes over warranties and indemnities. We pursue claims for undisclosed liabilities, inaccurate financial information, and breach of contractual protections.
Corporate Governance
Ensure your business operates with the highest standards of corporate governance. We provide ongoing compliance support and strategic governance advice.
- Board composition and procedures
- Shareholder agreements
- Directors' duties compliance
- Corporate restructuring
- Regulatory compliance
Restructuring & Insolvency
Navigate financial difficulties with expert restructuring advice. Our team provides practical solutions to help businesses overcome challenges and return to profitability.
- Formal insolvency procedures
- Company voluntary arrangements
- Debt restructuring
- Asset disposals
- Director protection advice
Industry Expertise and Specializations
Technology Sector Disputes
Software licensing conflicts, data security breaches, and intellectual property disputes require specialized knowledge of technology contracts and industry practices.
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Regulatory compliance issues, clinical trial disputes, and medical device conflicts require understanding of complex healthcare regulations and industry standards.
Financial Services Litigation
Banking disputes, investment conflicts, and regulatory enforcement actions require knowledge of financial services law and regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Supply chain disruptions, quality control failures, and international trade disputes require practical understanding of manufacturing processes and logistics operations.
Redundancy Planning
Strategic redundancy processes that minimise legal risks whilst maintaining business operations and employee relations.
Employment Tribunal Defence
Expert representation and defence strategies for employment tribunal proceedings and litigation matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do commercial disputes typically take to resolve?
Simple debt recovery: 3-6 months from first letter to judgment Contract breach claims: 6-12 months for straightforward cases Complex multi-party disputes: 18-24 months if proceeding to trial Construction disputes: 12-18 months including adjudication procedures
Many cases settle earlier through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution.
What should I do if I receive a letter before action?
Contact our litigation team immediately for urgent advice. Early legal intervention often prevents disputes escalating to expensive court proceedings. We can assess the merits of claims against you, advise on response strategies, and explore settlement options while protecting your legal position.
When should businesses consider mediation instead of court proceedings?
Mediation is often preferable when:
- Ongoing business relationships need preserving
- Confidentiality is important for commercial reputation
- Faster resolution is required for business continuity
- Cost control is a priority
- Technical or industry-specific issues require specialist understanding
How do you control litigation costs for clients?
We offer transparent fee structures with detailed cost estimates upfront and regular budget updates throughout proceedings. Funding options include fixed fees for specific services, conditional fee arrangements, damages-based agreements, and litigation insurance to cover adverse costs risks.
What types of commercial disputes do you handle?
Our commercial litigation team handles contract breaches, partnership disputes, shareholder conflicts, debt recovery, construction litigation, property disputes, professional negligence claims, and business acquisition disputes across all industry sectors.
Contact Person
David Simmons
Partner
david.simmons@robert-simmons.co.uk
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