Commercial Litigation Solicitors

The right approach to a commercial dispute is not always obvious at the outset. In some situations, early negotiation can resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively. In others, urgent action may be needed to protect assets, enforce legal rights, or prevent further losses.

Our commercial litigation solicitors advise businesses and individuals on complex disputes across a range of sectors. From initial case assessment through to trial, enforcement, or settlement, we focus on resolving disputes in a way that makes commercial sense for our clients.

We provide clear, strategic advice on commercial disputes, business litigation, and civil claims, helping clients understand their legal position, the strengths and weaknesses of their case, and the most effective route to resolution.

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Commercial Litigation Specialists in London, Sussex & Surrey

LONDON: 020 4524 9436 | SUSSEX: 01273 956 270 | SURREY: 01252 471 211

Practical advice for business disputes

Our corporate lawyers provide strategic advice across a wide range of transactions and business matters. We regularly advise on:

Breach of contract or duty of care
Employment disputes
Professional negligence
Commercial property disputes
Partnership, joint venture, or shareholder disputes
Restrictive covenants
Lease – breach of terms and forfeiture
Debt recovery
Fraud and conspiracy claims
Contempt proceedings
Injunctions and urgent interim applications
Director, shareholder, and boardroom disputes
Commercial agency, supplier, distribution, and trading disputes
Settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution

Breach of Contract or Duty of Care

Commercial disputes often arise when one party fails to perform its contractual obligations, delivers services below the required standard, or acts in a way that causes financial loss. The key issues are not always whether a breach occurred, but the losses that have resulted and the remedies available. In many cases, the commercial priority is to stop the breach continuing, recover losses, preserve the business relationship where possible, or bring the arrangement to an end on the best available terms.

We advise businesses and individuals on claims involving breach of contract, negligence, and breaches of duty, helping clients understand where they stand and what options are available to them.

This includes disputes involving:

Unpaid invoices
Defective goods or services
Failed projects
Termination rights
Contractual interpretation
Limitation of liability clauses
Indemnities
Loss of profit
Claims for damages

Employment Disputes

Employment disputes frequently involve wider commercial considerations, particularly where confidential information, client relationships, or business continuity are at risk.

Working alongside our employment law team, we advise employers on contentious workplace issues and post-termination disputes. Our litigation solicitors can assist where employment issues overlap with business protection, including restrictive covenant disputes, misuse of confidential information, breach of fiduciary duty, and urgent injunctions to prevent unlawful competition or protect commercially sensitive information.

Professional Negligence

Professional negligence claims often require detailed analysis of what advice was given and whether losses could have been avoided. We act for clients pursuing and defending claims arising from negligent professional services across a range of sectors.

Our work includes reviewing the professional retainer, assessing breach of duty and causation, obtaining expert evidence where required, complying with pre-action protocols, negotiating settlement, and issuing or defending court proceedings where necessary.

Commercial Property Disputes

A disagreement over a lease or property agreement can quickly become a wider commercial issue. Delays, uncertainty, and the cost of getting it wrong can affect decisions long before a dispute reaches court.

We advise businesses, landlords, developers, and investors on commercial property disputes, providing clear advice on their legal position and the options available to them. This may include:

Lease disputes
Rent arrears
Break notices
Forfeiture
Dilapidations
Service charge disputes
Rights of way
Development disputes
Possession issues
Disputes arising from commercial property contracts

Where appropriate, we work closely with our commercial property team to provide joined-up advice.

Partnership, Corporate or Shareholder Disputes

Disagreements between business owners can quickly affect decision-making, particularly when concerns often arise around management conduct, access to information, breaches of duty, minority shareholder rights, or ownership arrangements.

We advise shareholders, directors, partners, and LLP members on contentious business ownership matters. This includes:

Unfair prejudice claims
Derivative claims
Breaches of directors’ duties
Partnership disputes
LLP disputes
Exclusion from management
Share valuation disputes
Business deadlock
Misuse of company funds
Exit disputes
Succession disputes
Disputes over the future direction of the business

Restrictive Covenants

Restrictive covenants are designed to protect legitimate business interests after an employee, shareholder, or business owner leaves. We advise on the enforceability of restrictive covenants and act in urgent matters where injunctive relief may be required to protect a business.

We advise on non-compete, non-solicitation, non-dealing, confidentiality, and garden leave provisions, including both enforcement and defence of claims where restrictions are disputed or alleged to be unreasonable. We also help businesses review restrictive covenants before a dispute arises, so that key commercial relationships and confidential information are better protected.

Debt Recovery

When it comes to recovering unpaid debts, prompt action is often important, particularly where there are concerns regarding solvency or asset dissipation. Delays can reduce the likelihood of recovery, particularly if the debtor’s financial position is deteriorating or assets are being transferred.

Our solicitors advise on debt recovery strategies, enforcement action, statutory demands, and related insolvency procedures, helping clients recover sums owed efficiently and proportionately.

Fraud and Conspiracy

Allegations of fraud can involve substantial financial losses, reputational damage, and urgent applications to protect assets or preserve evidence. These matters frequently require swift action and careful strategic planning from the outset. Where there is a risk that assets may be dissipated or documents destroyed, urgent court applications may be necessary before the other party is notified.

We advise businesses on a wide range of fraud-related claims, including dishonest assistance, conspiracy, misrepresentation, and asset tracing. Where appropriate, we can advise on freezing injunctions, disclosure orders, delivery-up orders, proprietary claims, and steps to prevent assets being moved or concealed. We also advise clients defending allegations of fraud, where reputational and commercial consequences require careful handling alongside the litigation strategy.

Contempt

Court orders only provide protection if they are complied with. Where there are allegations that an individual or organisation has breached a court order, contempt proceedings may be necessary to enforce compliance and protect the integrity of the litigation process. These applications require careful preparation because the consequences can be serious and the procedural requirements are strict.

Our team advises on contempt applications, alleged breaches of injunctions, disclosure orders, and other court-imposed obligations arising from commercial disputes.

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