Small print, big problems: Not reading the fine print can be a costly mistake

Not reading the small print is something that most of us are guilty of – how often do you skim read through pages of a lengthy contract before quickly signing on the dotted line? In some cases though, that can cost big. This case involved a disputed telecoms contract,...

Your unpaid invoices: Three routes to reclaiming what’s yours

Reminder letters that go unanswered. Phone calls that end with promises of payment which never materialise. Sound familiar? Dealing with unpaid invoices is an unwelcome but inevitable part of life for many SMEs – previous research from Pay.Uk indicates that a third of...

What factors do litigation funders consider before accepting a case?

If your business is at the start of a commercial dispute, litigation funding is an option you’ve probably considered if you don’t have the means to finance your case. The number of litigation funders and funding options can be overwhelming, however. There are...

The pros and cons of funding commercial disputes

The commercial dispute funding market has expanded in recent years, opening up a variety of possibilities for businesses looking to resolve disputes and mitigate their risk at the same time. However, there are many different paths to resolving a dispute, and not all...

Litigation funding 101 – a beginner’s guide to litigation case funding

In part 1 of our litigation funding series, we explain exactly what it entails, and why a business might choose to finance their litigation. We also look at a real-life example of how a company used litigation funding to resolve and ultimately win their case.  ...

Not all lawyers… is the legal system inefficient and self-serving?

By Nick Harvey, Managing PartnerThere’s a lot to unpack in the most recent Legal Services Board ‘Small Business Legal Needs’ report, which surveyed 10,228 businesses across England and Wales. In part one of my analysis of the report, I wrote about there being an issue...