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Civil Litigation

Contract disputes, unpaid debts and claims resolved with a clear plan, whether that means settling or going to court.

Civil Litigation solicitors in Manchester

A clear plan for your dispute, from the first letter to court

Most disputes settle before a judge ever sees them. We start by reading your documents, telling you how strong your position is and what pursuing it is likely to involve, then write to the other side to try to resolve it early.

If it does go to court, we prepare the claim, deal with the other side's solicitors and keep you told of every deadline. If you have received court papers, contact us straight away, because the time you have to respond is short.

Court papers
Usually 14 days to respond, so call us the day they arrive
First step
A short call to understand your situation
Who does the work
[Civil Litigation Solicitor], regulated by the SRA
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What we help with

Disputes we handle every week

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  • Contract disputes

    Claims where goods, services or work were not delivered as agreed, or a contract was ended without good reason.

    For businesses and individuals

  • Debt recovery

    Letters before action, county court claims and enforcement to get unpaid invoices and loans paid.

    For businesses and sole traders

  • Defending a claim

    A response to a letter of claim or court papers, and a plan to settle or defend before any deadline passes.

    For anyone being sued

  • Property and boundary disputes

    Disagreements with neighbours, landlords or builders over boundaries, access, repairs and poor workmanship.

    For homeowners and landlords

  • Professional negligence

    Claims against professionals such as accountants, surveyors or other solicitors whose mistakes cost you money.

    For businesses and individuals

  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

    Disagreements between business owners over money, control or how to part ways.

    For business owners

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How It Works

Getting legal help should be simple. Here is how it works with us.

  1. Get in touch

    Tell us what has happened using our form or a quick call, and upload any documents so we can review them before we speak.

  2. Consultation

    We go through your situation, explain your options in plain English and confirm the cost before any work starts.

  3. We handle your case

    We take it from there, keep you updated at every stage and stay a message away until your case is resolved.

Before we speak

What to have ready

You do not need all of this for the first call. Anything you can upload with your enquiry helps us give you a clearer answer sooner.

  • The contract or agreed termsIncluding quotes, orders or anything signed
  • Invoices and payment recordsWhat was paid, what is owed and when it was due
  • Letters and emails with the other sideEspecially any letter before action or offer to settle
  • Any court papersAnd the date you received them
  • A short timelineThe main events in order, with dates where you have them

Upload them with your enquiry. Photos or scans are fine, and we keep them confidential.

Upload with your enquiry

Civil Litigation

Unpaid invoices recovered for a local business

A Manchester supplier was owed several months of unpaid invoices by a customer who had stopped replying. We sent a formal letter before action and agreed a payment plan within weeks.

  • Customer ignoring invoices
  • Formal letter before action
  • Debt repaid in full on an agreed plan
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Client Reviews

What our clients say about working with us

  • “Brilliant from start to finish. Clear fixed fee, quick replies and they checked every document before anything was sent.”

    Tomasz W.

    Immigration

  • “Supportive at a really stressful time. Never made me feel rushed and always kept me updated.”

    Hannah L.

    Employment

  • “Professional, responsive and easy to deal with. Took a weight off my shoulders.”

    Mark D.

    Civil Litigation

  • “Calm, organised and honest about my chances from the start. I always knew what was happening with my settlement application.”

    Amira H.

    Immigration

  • “Quick, straight talking advice on my settlement agreement. Turned it around in two days and negotiated a better package.”

    James T.

    Employment

  • “They were upfront about costs and risks, which I really appreciated. The dispute was settled without ever going to court.”

    Sophie R.

    Civil Litigation

  • “After a refusal I thought it was over. They found exactly what was missing, explained it clearly and the second application was approved.”

    Daniel O.

    Immigration

  • “I was dismissed out of nowhere and did not know where to turn. They talked me through my options in plain English and got me a settlement I was happy with.”

    Rachel M.

    Employment

  • “A customer owed us thousands and had stopped replying. One letter from them and we had a payment plan agreed within a fortnight.”

    Chris B.

    Civil Litigation

  • “They made the whole spouse visa process feel manageable. Every question answered the same day and our visa came through without a hitch.”

    Priya S.

    Immigration

Guides

Civil Litigation guides from the team

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FAQs

Your common questions, answered

Can you help me recover money I am owed?

Yes. We help individuals and businesses recover unpaid debts and invoices, usually starting with a formal letter before action. Many cases settle at this stage without going to court.

Will I have to go to court?

Not always. Most disputes are settled through negotiation or mediation. If court is the right step, we will explain what is involved and prepare you for every stage.

What happens if the other side does not respond?

If the other side ignores a letter before action, we can issue a claim at court. If they still do not respond, you may be able to get judgment without a hearing.

Contact Us

Tell us about your civil litigation case

Location
Suite 4, 23 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DN