Commercial Claims

Commercial claims are lawsuits which at their heart relate to commercial matters. Commercial claims often arise from an alleged breach of contract, although other areas of law may also fall under the same heading.

When commercial claims are filed with the court, it is normally done so in accordance with pre-action protocols. Such protocols, which are defined in the Civil Procedure Rules, often require each party to follow several actions. These actions are designed to limit the need for court intervention as much as possible. For example, the pre-action protocol requires the party bringing a commercial claim to write to the other party stating the issue in dispute.

Commercial claims may be brought in nearly all courts. The decision to bring an action in one court rather than another is based on the complexity of the claim and the amount of monetary compensation which is sought.

If you are considering bringing a commercial claim against another party it is important to act as reasonably as possible. You should keep in mind that if the case does end up in court the judge will normally reward fair-minded and reasonable behaviour once the dispute has arisen. Such actions show that you are not the party at fault and that you tried your best to avoid litigation. Even if the ultimate decision goes against you, you are likely to benefit from a favourable judgement when costs are concerned.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on commercial claims, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local Commercial Solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local Commercial Solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.