Contractual disputes, debt recovery

Expert commercial litigation solicitors

Commercial contract disputes and debt recovery

The commercial litigation team at Tees has a wealth of experience representing corporate clients who need to settle disputes over contracts, or recover a debt. Our focus is to minimise management time, cap risk and work within your legal budget.

Our priority is always to secure a favourable outcome for you. So, we proactively work to minimise disruption to your business. We take the time to understand your business needs, and what you need to achieve from the dispute process. If you have suffered financial losses as a result of your situation, we can help you recover debts from the other party or make a claim for damages, if appropriate.

Tees provides representation for clients who need to make a claim against another business, or defend against a claim. Whether you need to dispute the fine print of a business contract, or recover outstanding payments, our specialist corporate law solicitors will help you move forwardly positively and proactively.

You can rely on our expertise to support your commercial goals. For expert advice about your situation, call our commercial litigation solicitors on 0800 0131165.

Our commercial litigation clients

Tees works with a range of businesses, from large corporations to small local businesses. With clients such as Greene King and Fuller’s Brewery, our team have the relevant industry experience to guide you.

We work with clients across the full range of sectors – including agriculture, technology and finance.

How we can help

Tees’ commercial litigation solicitors are committed to achieving the best possible result for you. We will:

Explain where you stand, and the options open to you
Advise on your legal position, and what the law states
Tell you the likely outcome if your dispute goes to Court

Specialist legal support for businesses

Any dispute is a potential risk to your business. It can effect productivity, reputation and ultimately the health of your business. So, it’s important to take legal advice at an early stage. We will help you manage the risk to your business, and handle the

situation effectively from the offset – to give you the best possible chance of a positive outcome.

Our job is to help you process it all, and to take some of the burden off you. So you can rest assured that we’ll be right behind you from start to finish.

Enforcing Court orders against debtors

If you obtain a Judgment in Court, our commercial litigation team can help you enforce the Judgement. We step in when a debtor refuses to pay, even after a Judgement is obtained.

Generally, our experts will build a picture of the debtor’s assets and make a recommendation on the prospects of successful recovery. These are key considerations, and we are experienced in applying legal procedures to best fit your situation. We can help you in a number of ways, including:

Instructing the Country Court Bailiff or High Court Enforcement officer to seize goods
Applying for a Charging Order on the debtor’s property
Seeking an Attachment of Earnings order
Requesting that the Court grant a Third Party Debt Order
Serving a Statutory Demand and starting insolvency proceedings

Contract and debt recovery disputes can have a significant impact on your business. Our commercial litigation solicitors can help you manage the situation effectively, and guide you towards a positive result.

What to do next

Our experienced commercial litigation solicitors will provide you with clear, jargon-free advice. Our priority is always to secure a favourable outcome, quickly and cost-effectively.

Our specialist lawyers are based in: