What is a Part 36 offer, and how are they used during the dispute resolution process?

Part 36 offers are a commonly used tactic employed during the dispute resolution process, and when used strategically can often bring a swift conclusion to a case, thus avoiding court altogether. This article explains exactly how they work, and the terms and...

Dispute over accountancy firm’s fees

Dispute over accountancy firm's fees The Client An accountancy firm. Value of Dispute £100,000 The Commercial Dispute An accountancy firm (the “Claimant”) was engaged by a professional couple (the ‘Defendant”) to assist with VAT matters concerning their...

Transaction at an Undervalue and Misfeasance – funding a Liquidators’ claims

Transactions at an Undervalue & Misfeasance - Funding a liquidator's claim The Client A company providing information technology and private equity development consultancy services. Value of Dispute £450,000 The Commercial Dispute Our client (the “Claimant”) was...

VAT reclaim services and underpaid referrals – contractual dispute

VAT reclaim services - underpaid referrals The ClientA company providing referrals for VAT reclaim services.Value of Dispute£60,000 – £120,000The Commercial DisputeOur client (the “Claimant”) had a contract from 2013 onwards for sourcing and referring clients to a...

How do you turn an £12,000 debt into a £40,000 one? How not to handle a business dispute

At Escalate we often encounter litigation cases that initially appear straightforward, but end up escalating (pardon the pun) beyond all expectations. This particular business dispute serves as an excellent example. A land surveying consultancy approached us last year...