Commercial Disputes
Early assessment, evidence matrices, ADR and litigation strategy for business disputes.
What it is
Commercial disputes disrupt operations, cash flow, reputation and long-term corporate relationships. We undertake an early assessment of the dispute — analysing contracts, transactions, correspondence, financial records, regulatory obligations and your commercial objectives — and build the strategy from there.
What this covers
Early Dispute Assessment
Analysis of contracts, transactions, correspondence, financial records, regulatory obligations and the client's commercial objectives, to develop an effective dispute-resolution strategy.
Case Preparation
Preparation of the factual chronology, issue matrix, contractual analysis, documentary evidence and legal research the Advocate needs for a complete understanding of the case.
Litigation Support
Preparing pleadings, evidence matrices, witness analysis, cross-examination briefs, interim-relief strategies and issue-wise legal authorities for the Advocate.
Complex Evidence Integration
Integrating legal analysis with financial, accounting, corporate and technical evidence, so the Advocate can present a coherent and commercially persuasive case.
Negotiation, Mediation & Arbitration
Evaluating ADR as an alternative to prolonged litigation, with particular attention to cost, business continuity, confidentiality and enforceability.
Continuous Case Monitoring
After proceedings commence, continuous monitoring lets us reassess risks, evidence and settlement opportunities and give the Advocate an updated strategy.
Challenges we address
Contract & Business Disputes
Breach, non-performance, termination and interpretation of commercial agreements.
Corporate & Shareholder Disputes
Control, oppression, mismanagement, deadlock and share transfer conflicts.
Construction & Infrastructure Disputes
Delay, variation, defective work, extension of time and payment claims.
Banking & Financial Disputes
Facilities, security, guarantees, recovery proceedings and enforcement.
How we work
- 1Assess the legal and commercial position
- 2Preserve and organise the evidence
- 3Choose the route — settlement, ADR or proceedings
- 4Brief the Advocate and monitor throughout
Typically needed
- The contract and all amendments
- Correspondence, notices and minutes
- Invoices, payment and accounting records
- Any pleadings or orders already filed
Our core role
The Legal Consultancy protects the client's commercial interests through preparation, strategy and risk management; the Advocate converts that strategy into effective courtroom advocacy.