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Contract disputes can seriously damage business relationships and financial performance. Whether you're facing a breach of contract claim or need to enforce your contractual rights, our specialist solicitors provide expert representation to protect your interests and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Professional dispute resolution protects your business interests while minimising costs, time, and disruption to ongoing operations.
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A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform any obligation under the contract without lawful excuse. This includes: non-performance of services, late delivery, defective goods, non-payment, violation of exclusivity clauses, or failure to meet specified standards or deadlines.
Contract dispute costs vary significantly. Simple debt recovery costs £1,000-£3,000, standard disputes £5,000-£15,000, complex litigation £15,000-£50,000+, and High Court cases £25,000-£100,000+. Alternative dispute resolution (mediation/arbitration) typically costs £2,000-£10,000, often much less than court proceedings.
Yes, mediation is often required before court proceedings and offers significant benefits: faster resolution (days/weeks vs months/years), lower costs, confidential process, preservation of business relationships, and high success rates (80%+ of mediations result in settlement). Courts expect parties to consider ADR.
Recoverable damages typically include: direct losses and expenses, lost profits (if foreseeable), additional costs incurred, interest on late payments, and sometimes liquidated damages if specified in the contract. Consequential losses may be excluded unless specifically provided for in the agreement.
The limitation period for contract claims is generally 6 years from the date of breach (12 years for deeds). However, time can be extended in certain circumstances, and some claims may be time-barred sooner. Early legal advice is essential to preserve your position.
Injunctions may be available to prevent ongoing breaches or compel performance, particularly for: confidentiality breaches, IP infringement, restrictive covenant violations, or where damages would be inadequate remedy. Courts consider factors including balance of convenience and adequacy of damages.
Mediation involves facilitated negotiations with a neutral mediator helping parties reach agreement, but decisions aren't binding unless parties agree. Arbitration involves a tribunal making binding decisions after hearing evidence, similar to court but private. Arbitration is more formal and expensive than mediation.
Prevention strategies include: clear, comprehensive contract drafting, regular relationship management and communication, performance monitoring and early warning systems, proper change management procedures, dispute escalation processes, regular contract reviews, and maintaining good documentation of all interactions and decisions.
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