Civil Litigation
At Astute Legal Solicitors & Advocates our Civil Disputes and Litigation team aims to help clients resolve issues and disputes swiftly and cost effectively. Whether you wish to start a claim against someone or have been notified of a potential claim against you we aim to make the process as simple and stress free as possible.
We offer a personal bespoke service, tailored to your individual needs, from the receipt of initial instructions until the conclusion of your case. Our experienced lawyers will explain the process to you, talk through the options and deal with the proceedings for you whilst maintaining a focus on what you want to achieve. We also recognise that litigation is not the only way to resolve civil disputes and where appropriate we are keen to explore other options including negotiation, mediation and other alternative means of dispute resolution. We look for practical, cost effective, ways for you to achieve your goals either utilising the courts in formal legal proceedings or where more appropriate outside the court process.
We understand that cost is a concern to our clients and make every effort to keep costs to a minimum and conduct litigation in a proportionate manner. We aim to provide realistic estimates of costs and detailed advice on the risks of litigation so that you can make informed decisions.
Our Experience
We are able to handle most types of civil dispute, but have specific experience in these areas:
- Disputes about money and debts;
- Cases involving mis-selling, defective products and the Sale of Goods Act;
- Property damage claims for either the Claimant or the Defendant;
- Insurance claims, and disputes relating to insurance cover;
- Defamation – either bringing or defending libel or slander cases
- Professional negligence cases – whether you wish to make a claim against a professional or have been notified of a claim against you;
- Sports disciplinary matters;
- Disputes in the county court/high court
- And most types of civil court cases