Litigation in the UK refers to the process of resolving disputes through the court system. Litigation is the formal process of taking a dispute to court. If parties cannot resolve their differences through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR), they may resort to litigation to seek a legal judgment.

Our costs

Our fees for litigation matters are charged at hourly rate basis. Please Click here to see our hourly rate page or contact one of team members to discuss your case.

Included services

• Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely chances to succeed (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
• Entering into pre-action protocol activities to explore whether a settlement can be reached.
• Preparing claim (if acting for the Claimant)
• Preparing Defence and Counterclaim (if acting for the Defendant)
• Reviewing and advising on claim or defence and/or counterclaim from other party
• Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
• Drafting witness statements, position statements and other pleadings
• Instructing Barrister and other experts as necessary
• Preparing for (and attending) court hearings
• Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
• Preparing bundle of documents
• Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements and other pleadings
• Advising and preparation for the Alternative Dispute Resolution, if necessary.

How long will it take?

It is not possible to give a timescale for these matters. However, your legal representative will discuss this matter in detail.

Visit Our Hourly Fees for our services costs.