Private civil disputes between businesses and other parties include claims for breach of contract, negligence and other torts, recovery of unpaid debts, equitable relief and proceedings for contempt of court. Solicitors prepare and file particulars of claim and defences, compile disclosure and witness statements, instruct experts, make applications under the Civil Procedure Rules (including for interim injunctions or freezing orders), negotiate settlements and represent clients at hearings in the County Court and the High Court. Cases are shaped by case management, disclosure obligations and enforcement routes after judgment.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor navigates the Civil Procedure Rules: drafting particulars of claim, defence and witness statements; managing disclosure and expert evidence; making interlocutory applications and attending case management conferences; and pursuing judgment enforcement such as writs of control, charging orders, committal for contempt or insolvency proceedings. They liaise with enforcement agents, experts and the court to convert judgment into recovery.
