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Reviewing the Dispute
We assess the facts, key documents and legal issues so we can advise on the strengths, risks and practical options available.
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Disputes can arise in many different situations, whether you are dealing with unpaid sums, a disagreement over goods or services, a property issue or a wider business dispute. Clear legal advice at an early stage can help you understand your position and decide how best to move forward. Litigation matters can include money claims, disputes over goods and services, property disputes, and business or partnership disputes.
Our litigation solicitors in Birmingham advise both individuals and businesses on a wide range of civil disputes. We provide practical legal advice on the strengths of a claim or defence, the steps available before court proceedings, and the most proportionate way to resolve the issue. Our Birmingham office advises on civil litigation and dispute resolution for businesses and individuals.
We aim to provide clear communication and transparent guidance on costs from the outset. Where possible, disputes may be resolved through negotiation, pre-action correspondence or another form of settlement without the need for court proceedings. The CPR practice direction also expects parties to exchange sufficient information, try to settle issues without proceedings, and consider ADR where appropriate.
If formal court action becomes necessary, our solicitors can advise on the appropriate process, the documents needed and the practical steps involved in pursuing or defending a claim.
We review the facts, documents and legal position so you can understand the strengths and risks involved before deciding how to proceed.
Where possible, we aim to resolve disputes through negotiation, correspondence or mediation before formal court action is required.
We advise clients bringing claims as well as those responding to legal action.
If court proceedings are necessary, we guide clients through each stage of the process and explain the likely next steps.
Our office on New Street provides a local point of contact for clients in Birmingham who need advice on civil disputes.
Advice on disputes involving contractual obligations, non-payment, breach of contract and disagreements over goods or services.
Support for disputes involving companies, commercial relationships, partnership issues and wider business disagreements.
Advice on contentious property matters, including disputes relating to ownership, occupation and other civil property issues.
Assistance with disputed debts, unpaid sums and related litigation where payment remains outstanding or is challenged.
Practical legal guidance on bringing or defending civil claims and understanding the next steps in dispute resolution.
We also advise on settlement discussions, pre-action correspondence and the most proportionate route to resolving a dispute depending on the facts and value of the claim.
Disputes should be approached carefully and proportionately. Here’s how our Birmingham litigation solicitors guide clients through the process.
We assess the facts, key documents and legal issues so we can advise on the strengths, risks and practical options available.
We explain the most appropriate next step, which may involve correspondence, negotiation, mediation or preparation for a formal claim.
Where appropriate, we send or respond to pre-action correspondence and consider whether the dispute can be resolved before proceedings are issued.
If the matter cannot be resolved earlier, we advise on issuing or defending proceedings and the documents needed to move the case forward.
Many disputes settle during the process. If not, we continue to advise through the later stages of the claim and any final hearing where required.
Timescales depend on the type of dispute, whether the parties engage with pre-action steps, and whether the matter settles or proceeds through the court process.
Each case will depend on the facts, the value of the claim, the conduct of the parties and any relevant pre-action protocol. We will give realistic advice based on the circumstances of your matter.
The cost of litigation depends on the nature of the dispute, the amount of work required and whether the matter can be resolved early or proceeds further.
We aim to give clients a clear indication of likely costs from the outset and keep them informed as the matter progresses.
With Kings Solicitors, you can expect:
Answers to common questions about civil disputes, litigation and dispute resolution in Birmingham.
A litigation solicitor advises on civil disputes, including whether a claim can be brought or defended, what pre-action steps may be needed and how the dispute may be resolved.
Litigation solicitors can assist with disputes involving unpaid sums, goods and services, property matters, and business or partnership disagreements.
No. Some disputes are resolved through negotiation, pre-action correspondence or another form of settlement before a final hearing becomes necessary.
The Civil Procedure Rules generally expect parties to exchange information, understand each other’s position, try to settle issues without proceedings and consider ADR where appropriate.
Yes. Litigation solicitors can advise on disputes involving contracts, unpaid sums, supply issues and disagreements over goods or services.
Yes. A litigation solicitor may advise a client bringing a claim or a client defending one, depending on the circumstances of the dispute.
Possibly. The CPR practice direction says parties should consider a form of ADR to assist with settlement before proceedings or during the dispute where appropriate.
It depends on the type of dispute, whether the matter settles early, and the court timetable if proceedings are issued. Some cases resolve quickly, while others take much longer.
Yes. Litigation solicitors regularly advise businesses on commercial disputes, partnership disagreements and other civil claims..
If you need advice on a civil dispute in Birmingham, contact Kings Solicitors for clear guidance on your position and the next steps.
Contact UsWith nearly a decade of legal practice at respected firms such as Hine Solicitors, Coffin Mew (now Knights plc) and Dutton Gregory. Peter brings deep expertise in conveyancing and property law. He also serves as the Managing Director of Clutton Cox, a specialist conveyancing firm in based just outside Bristol.
Peter’s leadership is defined by a strategic focus on client care, operational excellence, as well as rapid but sustained growth. Calm under pressure and resolutely outcomes-driven, he remains actively involved in the day-to-day management of the firm, ensuring Kings Solicitors delivers a consistently high standard of legal service.