Practice area
Commercial disputes
ANNOT assists clients in commercial disputes between companies, owners, business partners and other contractual parties. We work with clear litigation strategy, careful risk assessment and focus on the client’s commercial objectives.
A commercial dispute often needs to be addressed before legal proceedings are commenced or formal claims are made. Early decisions can have a significant impact on the prospects of achieving a favourable outcome, limiting costs and avoiding unnecessary litigation risk.
We represent clients in negotiations, court proceedings and arbitration. Matters may concern breach of contract, payment claims, shareholder or ownership disputes, collaboration agreements, liability for damages or other commercial disputes.
Our work normally begins with an analysis of the legal position, the evidence, the commercial consequences and the available options. We then develop a strategy tailored to the nature of the matter, the counterparty and the client’s objectives.
We assist with
- Early dispute assessments and litigation strategy.
- Negotiations and claims management.
- Applications, statements of defence and other pleadings.
- Court proceedings and arbitration.
- Settlement negotiations and settlement agreements.