Contract disputes
When someone hasn’t done what they agreed to do, and you’re out of pocket as a result.
How we can help
- Establishing what the contract actually required of each party
- Advising on breach, remedies and what you can realistically recover
- Dealing with disputes where nothing was put in writing
- Sending letters before action that comply with the pre-action protocols
- Negotiating settlement, which resolves most disputes far more cheaply
- Issuing and running county court proceedings where necessary
What happens next
- Send us the contract, invoices and the correspondence between you.
- We advise on the strength of your position and the likely recovery.
- We write formally, negotiate, and issue proceedings only if that fails.
Fees for this work
Fixed fee for an initial assessment and letter before action. Litigation is charged hourly with an estimate.
Common questions
. We never signed anything. Do I still have a contract?
Almost certainly. Contracts can be made verbally or by conduct. The difficulty is proving the terms, which is where emails, invoices and messages become important.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
Generally six years from the breach for a simple contract. Do not leave it — evidence and witnesses deteriorate long before the limitation period expires.
What can I actually recover?
Normally damages putting you in the position you would have been in had the contract been performed. Losses that were too remote, or that you failed to take reasonable steps to mitigate, are not recoverable.
Is it worth suing for a small amount?
Often not through the ordinary courts. The small claims track handles lower value disputes with limited costs recovery, meaning you generally cannot recover your legal fees — so we will tell you honestly whether it makes sense.
Tell us what's happened
Confidential, reviewed by a solicitor, answered within one working day.