Litigation: civil court proceedings

Solicitors here are strong in commercial litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms. The firm has strength in depth in commercial litigation in a large number of business areas, including company shareholder disputes, insurance and reinsurance, technology, internet, investments, insolvency, land, farming, building and construction, accountancy, banking, entertainment and sport.

Solicitors here are experienced in and we have the resources to conduct commercial litigation pursuing and defending causes of action in negligence, nuisance, libel, intellectual property (patents, copyrights, designs, unfair competition, confidential information, trade marks) infringement, debt recovery (contract law), passing off and misrepresentation.

Admiralty, Commercial and Mercantile Courts

Admiralty Court

The Admiralty Court deals with shipping and maritime disputes, such as:

• collision
• salvage
• carriage of cargo
• limitation
• mortgage disputes

The Court has an in rem procedure (a claim relating to a ship itself). It can arrest vessels and cargoes and sell them within the jurisdiction of England and Wales.

Commercial Court

The Commercial Court deals with complex cases arising out of business disputes, both national and international. There is particular emphasis on:

• international trade
• banking
• commodity
• arbitration disputes

London Mercantile Court

The London Mercantile Court deals with business disputes, both national and international. It is designed to deal with claims of lesser value and complexity than the Commercial Court.

The Mercantile Court also sits at the following locations:

Birmingham
Bristol
Cardiff
Chester
Leeds
Liverpool and Manchester

Her Majesty's Court Services Offices

Offices are located at:

East Block Basement
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London WC2A 2LL