Northampton Solicitors

BUSINESS LITIGATION SOLICITORS NORTHAMPTON

Law can often seem like an impenetrable minefield and particular additional difficulties arising when dealing with business disputes are :-

• Self evidently busineses do not generally include in their business plans or budgets, costs for a legal dispute
• Disputes often become “personal” very quickly and it can therefore be very difficult to think and act objectively and to see the “bigger picture”
• In addition to the underlying law i.e contract law principles and evidential matters, involvement in a claim which goes to court means dealing with a whole set of technical court rules. Failure to comply with those rules, either in whole or in part, often proves at best very expensive, in terms of posible costs orders against a defaulting party, and at worst, can result in a case being lost.

Good litigation advice in Northampton

When instructed on a business related dispute it is vital to look at all aspects at an early stage, to continuously review not only the legal position, but also tactics and recovery prospects on an ongoing basis. Litigation matters “evolve” and as a case continues, it is often vital to have lawyers who speak plainly with clients about what they hope to achieve and whether this is viable. Our fundamental starting point is to always balance the need to maintain a “carrot and stick” approach, skillfully balancing a  strong stance with the other party but also strategically aiming for an early settlement if possible. There are rarely outright winners if a matter proceeds to a full trial and the drain on resources and time for any business should never be underestimated.

Of paramount importance is the need for ongoing consideration of practicalities as well as legalities. Will the opponent be likely to be in a position to meet any costs orders or judgment awarded ? This is surprisingly commonly overlooked. Regrettably, litigation is a high stakes “game” in some respects and the opponent may use any manner of tactics, some of which may be at the margins or even beyond what is legal and/or moral. It is one thing having a strong claim in legal terms, but another thing entirely enforcing any settlement or court order.

Northampton contract disputes and commercial litigation services

We provide highly experienced and specialist business and commercial advice to a wide variety of  business sectors and for businesses of of all types and size. Northampton litigation lawyers can assist on matters including :-

• Claims for breach of contract
• Commercial debt recovery
• property, building and construction contracts, claims and disputes
• Landlord & tenant disputes
• Company law disputes
• Shareholder rights and partnership disputes
• Employment law claims
• Claims in Northampton County Court
• Enforement of judgments

Please contact Northanpton busines dispute solicitors for further information and advice.