04 · Expertise

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Four decades of courtroom work across civil, criminal, commercial and labour matters — with an honest view of when not to litigate.

Common questions

Questions we are asked

Response deadlines are short and missing one can decide the case. Contact us as soon as you receive court documents.
First instance commonly runs CIVIL_FIRST_INSTANCE_DURATION, with appeals adding further time.
Court fees are calculated on the claim value. Our fees are quoted per stage — see FEE_STRUCTURE.
Statements given without advice are difficult to walk back. You are entitled to have a lawyer present.
Yes. We work in English and arrange court interpreters where required.
Frequently, depending on the charge and security offered. BAIL_PRACTICE_NOTE
Usually not for the merits, though court assistance may be available for interim measures and enforcement.
Arbitration and negotiated settlement offer confidentiality that public court proceedings do not.

Speak to a lawyer

Legal problems are easier to manage when addressed early.