Commercial Litigation Solicitors

Our commitment to client satisfaction from commercial litigation to a complicated company dispute is unwavering; we are ready for you, no matter the situation.

What Is Commercial Litigation?

Commercial litigation is a legal process that involves the resolution of disputes and cases between businesses, partnerships, or individuals.

It involves resolving disagreements between companies, individuals, or other entities over commercial transactions, contracts, or business operations. These disputes can cover a wide range of issues, from breach of contract and partnership disagreements to intellectual property disputes and professional negligence claims.

At its core, commercial litigation solicitors aim to protect your business interests, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. Our experienced commercial litigation solicitors work to provide pragmatic, cost-effective solutions tailored to your business needs, striving to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.

We understand that legal disputes can disrupt operations, impact cash flow, and damage reputations. That’s why we’re committed to guiding you through every step of the process, offering clear advice and robust representation to achieve the best possible outcome for your business.

What Our Commercial Litigation Solicitors Do

At BBS Law, our litigation representation handles legal disputes on the behalf of our valued clients for cases relating to business shareholder disputes to Intellectual property disputes.

This includes a range of services, from legal advice to legal documentation and can also include important negotiations and settlements as well as assisting in court.

Our commercial litigation solicitors handle cases from start to finish, from preparation for a trial to court representation, working closely with the client to help them win the case at hand.

There are a huge range of tasks that come along with the responsibilities of litigation representation, all of which work to provide you with the most favourable outcome.

To find out more on what our dispute resolution solicitors do at BBS Law for litigation cases, get in touch with us today.

Commercial Litigation Case Examples

There are some key areas that our commercial dispute solicitors commonly work on, while our services span wide, some cases are naturally more common than others.

These cases may include, but aren’t limited to the following.

Company & Shareholder Disputes

Company and shareholder disputes may include situations that involve disagreements on the strategies of the company, the direction it’s heading in between people who have significant control.

These, if not resolved through means of mediation or settlements, then our shareholder dispute solicitors will represent clients in court and guide you through the legal processes.

Debt Recovery

Debt recovery is a common case seen across a range of commercial establishments big or small. When a debtor fails to fulfil their financial obligations, the creditor (the party owed the debt) may take legal action to recover the amount owed.

Our business dispute solicitors can help guide you and your business through the legal complications of these cases and retrieve your money where possible.

Intellectual Property

Our commercial litigation solicitors can also assist in key cases that may include disputes over ownership, use, or infringement of intellectual property rights.

Trusts and Probate

In more complex cases, you will need a competent commercial litigation solicitor that can handle when what are normally personal legal matters, spill into commercial litigation. Our team is able to handle all litigation issues that may relate to commercial entities, business interests, or more complex financial assets.

Alternative Commercial Dispute Resolution: Your Options

When commercial disputes arise, litigation is not always the only solution. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers businesses a way to resolve conflicts efficiently, often saving time, money, and relationships. At BBS Law, our alternative dispute resolution solicitors are experienced in guiding clients through these processes, helping them achieve outcomes without resorting to court proceedings.

ADR methods such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation allow parties to work collaboratively, often in a more flexible and confidential setting. Mediation involves an impartial mediator helping parties reach a mutually agreeable solution, while arbitration provides a legally binding decision from an independent arbitrator. These approaches are particularly beneficial in cases like shareholder disputes or breaches of contract, where preserving business relationships is a priority.

Our dispute resolution solicitors focus on tailoring ADR strategies to suit your business’s needs and objectives. We provide clear advice on the most effective resolution methods for your case and ensure your interests are protected throughout the process.

By exploring ADR options first, we aim to help you resolve disputes efficiently and move forward with confidence. If ADR is not viable, we are fully prepared to represent your business through traditional commercial litigation.

How Can Our Litigation Solicitors Help?

Our commercial dispute solicitors offer key solutions to a range of cases, no matter the complexity.

Our commercial litigation solicitors provide valuable advice, you can have your questions answered and we can assess the case to build a strategic plan going forward. We can go over the options available, like negotiations and settlements which are often the most succinct way of handling cases.

However, we do understand that this isn’t always the case and sometimes, it is necessary to take the case to a judge. If this is the outcome, don’t worry – we’re always by your side start to finish.

Our team can draft your legal documents, gather evidence and head to court to fight your corner. No matter what it is, we are here to guide you through the case so you can get back to normal life, without the weight of legal stresses distracting you from what matters, your business, happiness and livelihood.

We are a team of highly competent, educated and experienced commercial dispute solicitors.

We are proud to say that our teams offer swift, partner-led advice which is on time and within expected budgets. So, for quality litigation representation, talk to us at BBS Law and find out how we can help.

BBS Law Commercial Litigation Case Study: A.F. Kopp Limited v HSBC UK Bank Plc.

At BBS Law, our commercial litigation team, led by David Bondt, successfully represented the claimant in a significant High Court case, A.F. Kopp Limited v HSBC UK Bank Plc.

The matter involved an interim application hearing where the defendant sought Summary Judgment, Strike Out, and Security for Costs. The dispute centred on whether HSBC’s exclusion clause for indirect and consequential losses, including lost profits, shielded it from liability for the claimant’s 1.68 million loss arising from a suspended account.

The High Court ruled against HSBC’s applications for Summary Judgment and Strike Out, allowing the case to proceed to trial. Our team worked meticulously to challenge the defendant’s arguments, demonstrating that the exclusion clause’s reasonableness under the Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA) required factual examination at trial. The Court acknowledged the need for a detailed assessment and refused the Summary Judgment.

While the claimant was ordered to provide security for costs, the decision reinforced critical guidance, including the judicial disapproval of the “scattergun” approach to interim applications. This case exemplifies our commitment to providing robust representation in complex commercial litigation matters, ensuring our clients’ claims are heard and their interests protected.

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Testimonials

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• ‘It is a small, well-run team, with good expertise across core areas of commercial litigation work.’

• ‘Andrew Haffner – pragmatic, hands-on approach and keeps matters in perspective.’