Disputed signatures on contracts: what happens when a signature is challenged?
At Tees, we advise businesses and individuals involved in disputes about whether a signature on a contract or other legal
Commercial Disputes
Contractual disputes and debt recovery
Unpaid debts and contractual disputes can affect your business. Our litigation lawyers will help you solve them quickly and effectively.
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Settle contractual disputes or recover debt with minimum impact to your business
Clear cost-effective advice from our litigation specialists
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. We work quickly and cost-effectively to minimise risk and achieve a successful outcome. We will explain the legal position clearly to you and tell you the likely outcome if you are considering taking the dispute to court.
Get early advice for commercial disputes
Any dispute is a potential risk to your business. It can affect 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, working towards the best possible chance of a positive outcome.
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Enforcing Court orders against debtors
If you obtain a Judgement 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.
Our experts will build a picture of the debtor’s assets and make a recommendation on the prospects of successful recovery.
Our expertise
Our debt recovery solicitors can support and advise you on a range of issues and services including:
- Instructing the County 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
Legal and financial advice
Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm offering joined-up legal and financial services. We have our own independent financial advisers (IFAs), who work closely with our lawyers.
Our advisers provide holistic financial planning and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice for a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.
Get in touch today, we’re here to help
If you need help resolving a contractual dispute or recovering outstanding debts, our specialist lawyers can provide clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances. We can help you understand your rights, protect your interests and work towards a cost-effective resolution, whether through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings.
We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
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