Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Civil Litigation

Contract, property, tort and damages claims from first demand letter through to enforcement.

Talk to us

Tell us the situation and we will tell you what we think you should do — and what it will cost.

Who this is for

  • Businesses in a contract dispute
  • Individuals who have received a summons
  • Property owners in a boundary or possession dispute
  • Claimants pursuing damages

What we handle

Scope of work

Breach of contract claims and defences

Property and land disputes

Tort and personal injury claims

Injunctions and provisional measures

Appeals

Judgment enforcement and asset execution

How it works

How we run the matter

  1. Case assessment and merits opinion
  2. Demand letter and settlement attempt
  3. Filing of the claim or defence
  4. Evidence, witness preparation and hearings
  5. Judgment
  6. Enforcement or appeal

Documents to prepare

  • All court documents received
  • The contract or document in dispute
  • Correspondence with the other party
  • Evidence of loss
  • Identification and company documents

Common questions

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.

Speak to a lawyer

Legal problems are easier to manage when addressed early.