Court Proceedings covers civil disputes brought before English courts, from the High Court to county courts and tribunals, including starting a claim, filing documents, exchanging evidence, and securing a judgment or order. A solicitor in this area advises on strategy, drafts and serves statements of case, particulars of claim and defences, prepares witness statements, negotiates settlements, and represents the client at hearings. They manage deadlines, disclosure (doxing and replying to requests), and enforcement of judgments while navigating interlocutory applications and court directions.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles pleadings, such as statements of case and defences, collects and exchanges evidence, prepares witness statements, and negotiates early settlements or alternative dispute resolution. They manage case management directions, disclosure and discovery, interim injunctions, and the process of applying for or resisting orders. They also coordinate with experts, prepare for trial, and raise or respond to interlocutory applications that shape the course of the action.