How We Approach Civil Litigation To Maximise Your Success

Civil litigation matters can arise without warning and cause much stress and worry to all parties involved. Having the support and expertise of an experienced legal team can help bring civil litigation disputes to a timely, satisfactory conclusion with minimal upset or delays. Here’s how we approach civil litigation to maximise your success. 

What Is Civil Litigation? 

Civil litigation is also known as dispute resolution and is a legal process for resolving a non-criminal dispute between two or more parties. If it’s not possible to resolve the dispute by negotiation between the parties, then the case will be brought to court. 

In many civil litigation cases, a claimant (the person making the claim) will be looking for financial compensation from the defendant, for example, in the event of a personal injury for which they hold the other party responsible. However, civil litigation can also involve non-monetary claims, for example, an employee who has been denied a flexible working arrangement may later be granted it following a successful claim. 

What Matters Can a Civil Litigation Solicitor Assist With? 

Civil litigation covers an extensive range of legal matters, including: 

Property Litigation 

Property litigation might include matters such as disputes with lenders, fraud, beneficial interest claims, and land registration disputes, all requiring an experienced and knowledgeable solicitor who specialises in this area of law. 

Insolvency 

Here at Blacks Legal we’re able to assist clients with financial difficulties relating to insolvency, bankruptcy proceedings, winding up orders when facing the forced closure or liquidation of a business and annulling previous court-ordered bankruptcy notices. 

County Court Claims 

If you’re pursuing a county court claim, a civil litigation solicitor can help you recover money, including via small claims court and fast-track routes. 

Landlord and Tenant Disputes 

When issues arise between a landlord and tenant, it can be stressful and upsetting for both parties. A civil litigation solicitor can assist in possession proceedings – whether you’re a landlord or tenant, resolve issues around repairs, and deal with commercial lease disputes. 

Personal Injury 

A civil case may be raised when one person has been harmed by the actions or negligence of another. This can be a distressing time for those affected and their loved ones, and might include anything from road traffic accidents to medical malpractice, slips trips and falls or dog bites. 

Employment Disputes 

Employment law is typically considered a civil matter, and disputes might include matters such as breach of contract, unfair dismissal, discrimination and issues around pay and working hours. 

Divorce 

For couples wanting to get a divorce, civil litigation is not always required. However, if disputes arise, for example, around custody arrangements, division of assets or prenuptial agreements, then a civil litigation solicitor can help resolve these where mediation has failed. 

Probate 

Probate is a complex and time-consuming legal process of managing an individual’s estate after they die. A person’s assets, which could include property, money and personal possessions must be assessed and distributed as per their will if they have one. If not, it’s known as ‘dying intestate’ and there is a separate legal process to follow. 

Any will must be proved to be valid and debts must be cleared before assets can be distributed. Civil litigation can be helpful if there are disputes around the validity of the will, if a will has been lost or destroyed or if someone wishes to contest a will, for example. 

Intellectual Property (IP) Disputes 

IP litigation can help protect an individual or company from infringement, which occurs when another party uses their intellectual property without permission. A court can order an injunction to demand that someone stop doing something (for example, using an identical trademark) and/or award compensation for damages. 

Increase Your Chances of Civil Litigation Success With Blacks Legal 

Civil litigation is complex and navigating disputes requires a comprehensive understanding of the law and a wealth of experience in order to bring civil litigation cases to a successful conclusion. 

Here at Blacks Legal we have over thirty years of combined experience in civil litigation matters. We maximise your chances of success in disputes by providing a dedicated solicitor who will communicate with you in clear, jargon-free terms so you fully understand the intricacies of your case and what to expect from the process. 

We also limit the number of clients we take on, to ensure we’re able to provide the highest quality legal services and so you can be guaranteed direct contact with a dedicated solicitor handling your case. 

Some clients may have their civil litigation case heard at the tribunal rather than in court, and this is something we can support you with, making sure you understand how the process differs and what you can expect. 

If you need legal advice or support with a civil litigation dispute, Blacks Legal can help. Don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss how we approach civil litigation to maximise your success.