Commercial disputes are an unfortunate reality of doing business. Whether involving unpaid debts, disagreements over contracts, business partnerships or the supply of goods and services, disputes can disrupt business operations and result in significant financial losses. Understanding your legal rights and available options can help you resolve disagreements efficiently and protect your commercial interests. Common […]
Category Archives: Civil Disputes
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Oct
Oct
When a company refuses or fails to pay an outstanding debt, creditors may have a powerful legal remedy available through a statutory demand. However, this procedure carries significant consequences for both parties and must be approached carefully. Under section 289 of the Companies Act 1993, a creditor can issue a statutory demand against a company […]
08
Sep
Sep
Contracts are the backbone of doing business. Whether you’re supplying goods, providing services, leasing commercial premises, or entering a partnership, a written agreement sets out what each party expects from the other. But even carefully drafted contracts can end up in dispute. Understanding how these disputes arise — and what options are available to resolve […]
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Aug
Aug
Most contract disputes aren’t about whether an agreement exists — they’re about what it actually means. Two parties can sign the same document and walk away with genuinely different understandings of their obligations. When that happens, and the relationship breaks down, the question of how a court will interpret the disputed wording becomes critical. This […]
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Jul
Jul
Contracts underpin almost every commercial and personal transaction — from supply agreements and leases to employment terms and service arrangements. When one party fails to do what they promised, the other party may have a claim for breach of contract. This post sets out the basics of how breach of contract claims work under New […]