Commercial Litigation

How Litigation Funding Works: A Comprehensive Litigation Finance Guide

Litigation can be a powerful way to protect your commercial interests, but the cost of legal action is a major concern for many individuals and businesses. That’s where litigation funding comes in.   This helpful guide explains how litigation finance works, the key funding types available in the UK, and how we support our clients […]

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Material Breach of Contract Explained

What happens when a critical business agreement falls apart? A material breach of contract doesn’t just disrupt daily operations – it can unravel key partnerships, cause significant financial loss, and damage a company’s reputation. When one party fails to uphold contractual obligations, the ripple effects can disrupt even the most well-structured agreements, leaving companies vulnerable

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Contract Disputes: Your Contract Dispute Resolution Guide

Contracts keep businesses and personal agreements running smoothly, setting clear expectations and legal protections for everyone involved. But when things don’t go as planned – leading to a contract dispute – what happens next? In this guide, we break down the most common causes of contract disputes, how to prevent them, and the best ways

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Freezing Orders: The Ultimate Freezing Injunctions Guide

Imagine being involved in a commercial dispute, only to discover the other party is rapidly moving assets out of reach – emptying accounts, transferring property, or hiding wealth overseas. In such high-stakes situations, acting quickly is essential. Freezing orders can prevent assets from being sold, transferred, or concealed. This guide breaks down everything you need

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Injunctions: The Ultimate Injunction Order Legal Guide

Injunctions play a critical role in protecting rights, assets, and reputations – often in urgent and high-stakes situations. Where swift legal action is required to secure your position in a legal dispute, understanding how injunctions work is essential. Whether seeking an injunction order or defending against one, this legal guide provides knowledge and practical insights

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Without Prejudice Save As To Costs: What Does It Actually Mean?

In legal proceedings, settlement negotiations often involve “without prejudice” communications. This protection ensures any discussions or offers made cannot be used as evidence in court, should the matter proceed to trial. However, a crucial variation of this rule, “without prejudice save as to costs”, can have significant implications on the outcome of litigation, particularly when

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Without Prejudice: How It Works, Common Mistakes & When To Use it.

Without prejudice is frequently used in legal and professional negotiations. Simply put, it is an official term that shields communications from being used as evidence in court proceedings. Its purpose is to encourage open and honest discussions between parties, without fear that what is said or written will be used against them later. In this

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Commercial Litigation: What Is it?, Common Types & Resolutions

Commercial Litigation Commercial litigation is a proven method for resolving commercial disputes, helping businesses achieve legally binding outcomes that protect their financial and operational interests.   To help you navigate the complexities of legal conflicts in the commercial world, this comprehensive guide provides an overview of what commercial litigation entails, explores common types of commercial

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An image depicting a pair of hands dramatically ripping up a formal contract document in a well-lit office setting. Scraps of the torn paper are flying in the air, symbolising a clear breach of contract. The words 'Breach of Contract' are prominently displayed in bold, black letters against the background, further emphasising the seriousness of the situation.

Breach of Contract: A Legal Guide To Breach of Contract Claims

A breach of contract can be frustrating and costly for businesses. When contracts go unfulfilled, the ripple effects can disrupt critical operations, damage customer relationships, and create significant financial strain.  This guide is designed to provide your business with the insights and tools needed to manage breach of contract claims confidently. From identifying the elements

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Does agreeing to “reasonable costs” mean assessment on the indemnity basis?

Yes, held the Commercial Court. In Alafco Irish Aircraft Leasing Sixteen Ltd v Hong Kong Airlines Ltd [2019] EWHC 3668 (Comm) the parties had entered into a lease which contained a clause that the Defendant (who was the lessee) was to pay all of the Claimant’s (the lessor’s) “reasonable costs and expenses” of litigation, including its legal

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