Civil Litigation
We aim to provide a first class litigation service to our clients at a cost which compares favourably with our competitors.
We ensure, at the outset, that our clients understand the basic principles of our service and are kept fully informed throughout the case.
Our Services
- Representation in High Court, County Court, Arbitration and Employment Tribunals.
- Computer assisted Personal Injury/Industrial Injury litigation acting for both Claimants and Defendants.
- In Personal Injury cases the firm offers a conditional fee agreement (NO WIN, NO FEE) (An insurance premium is payable)
- Experienced advice and representation in Employment, Insolvency and Property disputes.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation particularly in contractual matters.
- A computerised Debt Collection/Mortgage Possession System.
Professional Negligence
Our Litigation Team are experienced in professional negligence claims as well as clinical negligence claims against a variety of Defendant Professional Practices. We have experience of working closely with clients concerning claims against other professionals such as Accountants, Architects, Financial Advisers, Solicitors and Surveyors. We aim to keep matters as simple and straight forward as possible and in the event that you consider that you may have a potential negligence claim against a professional practice we would urge you to make contact with our Litigation Team as soon as possible. It is important to bear in mind that often time limitation periods apply in these sorts of cases and that investigating claims can often be easier if you begin proceedings at an early stage. Your initial consultation with us in connection with professional negligence claims would be for a set fee and we will tell you whether or not your case is worth pursing. If it is, we will agree with you a fee arrangement which you are comfortable with before we commence work on the investigation of the case.
Concerning claims against other solicitors we can draw in experts from our other Departments to use their professional expertise to clarify whether or not your previous firm’s duties have been carried out by them correctly. In the event that your compensation claim has been unsuccessful it may be possible in certain cases, depending upon the limitation period, to continue your original case to avoid the expense and distress of having to pursue a separate professional negligence claim. Alternatively you may have a claim for inadequate professional service. Such a claim would be considered by the Legal Complaints Service who can make awards up to a limit of £15,000. The advantage of making a claim through the Legal Complaints Service is that matters can be resolved without lengthy Court Proceedings and avoid incurring considerable costs. For further information concerning your options in relation to negligence claims please contact our Litigation Team.
The Litigation Team
Ram Saroop a Partner in the practice heads our Litigation Department.
Ram qualified as a solicitor in 1992 and specialises in personal injury and employment work and speaks Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
Robert Anderson qualified as a solicitor in 1984. He is also a Partner in the Litigation Department. He has many years experience acting for private and commercial clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including debt recovery, contractual disputes and insolvency matters.
Emma Brocklebank is a solicitor in the department.
For further information please contact Robert Anderson Email: r.anderson@readdunnconnell.co.uk