Business Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation Services
Business relationships can become strained and fall apart for several reasons. When they do, DFA Law’s team of skilled lawyers can assist you, whether that is through early conflict resolution to diplomatically preserve relationships, or through alternative dispute resolution and court proceedings to find the best outcome for you.
Our business litigation solicitors in Northampton have extensive experience with a wide range of disputes and claims, regularly advising both local and national businesses, as well as business owners and investors. They will give you honest advice and the support you need.
DFA Law offers the following commercial dispute resolution law services:
- Contract claims
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Breach of director duties
- Landlord & tenant disputes
- Property disputes
- Construction and professional negligence claims
- Energy and infrastructure
- Business debt recovery
- Business recovery services
- Defence of civil prosecutions by public bodies
How we approach commercial litigation
We understand that our business clients are involved in disputes, not because they want to be, but because they need to protect their legitimate interests. We work with our clients to gain an early understanding of the issues that have arisen, the outcome that is needed, both commercially and pragmatically, and tailor our advice and approach accordingly.
In many instances, we are able to achieve an early resolution, allowing you to focus on the main activities of your business. However, where this is not possible, we can guide you through the range of dispute resolution forum, including court proceedings, until an outcome is achieved.
Throughout our engagement with you, you will receive our support, professionalism and dedication. We will advise you, and help you balance the likely outcomes, your goals, and the legal costs you will incur to reach them.
Frequently asked questions about business dispute resolution
What is commercial litigation?
Commercial litigation is a way to legally settle disagreements between business entities. Whether it be shareholder disputes, conflicts over contracts, intellectual property, or other disputes that concern your business of commercial interest. The process typically involves early assessment of merits, seeking to resolve the dispute through negotiation and alternative dispute processes, with court proceedings being commenced if that has not resulted in the required outcome.
What is a business recovery plan?
A business recovery plan is a set of steps to follow when a business faces a problem. It helps the business recover and keep operating. This could include administration, receivership, insolvency, director disqualification and many more. Our expert business dispute lawyers can work alongside your other professionals and help a business to formulate contingencies for a variety of business recovery situations and litigate when disputes arise.
How long does it take to resolve a business dispute?
Business disputes can take varying amounts of time to resolve depending on the case. If a case goes to trial, it can take several months or even years. The more complex the case, the longer it will take to review the evidence and resolve the case. This is one of the factors that has to be taken into account when deciding on dispute resolution strategy.
How can a business dispute be settled?
Parties to a dispute are actively encouraged to seek to resolve their disputes without the need for court proceedings, and the court rules allow a Judge to sanction those that fail to engage.
Business disputes that cannot be resolved outside of proceedings can then be resolved in court proceedings or other similar forums such as arbitration or expert determination depending on the circumstances. If this happens, lawyers for each side will present each parties case through evidence and advocacy at trial, and a judge or the relevant appointed person will decide the outcome.
What is alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?
Parties involved in a business dispute may (and should) seek to resolve their conflicts before commencing court proceedings. This could be through without prejudice meetings, mediation, or expert appointment, to resolve the commercial dispute without the need for legal action in court.
To learn more about how we can help you resolve your legal disputes, get in touch with our business dispute resolution experts Paul Currie, Richard Forskitt or Karolina Arbacauskaite.