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This area concerns defending civil claims in England and Wales, where a solicitor will respond to a claimant’s allegations, draft a defence, and gather evidence to challenge liability or damages. They review pleadings, manage disclosure, instruct and cross-examine witnesses, prepare for case management conferences, and negotiate settlements or pursue or resist interlocutory applications. The solicitor represents the client in court and at pre-trial steps, aiming to protect the client’s position and control the progression and costs of the claim.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

They draft defences and replies, coordinate disclosure, instruct experts, prepare witness statements, and present arguments at hearings. They handle case management trials, injunctions, disposal of preliminary issues, and settlement negotiations, ensuring compliance with CPR and court deadlines. The role requires strategic assessment of liability, damages, and costs exposure, along with proactive risk management to avoid adverse orders or unnecessary litigation length.

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Joanne Davis

Tagged solicitor Joanne Davis

My employer put me in contact with B P Collins in April 2021 for a specific litigation, which lasted until early November. Although the whole experience and process for me was new and quite daunting, they were absolutely first class in approach and highly professional, and sensitive to my feelings as the case progressed. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Jo and the team.

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Penny Stevens-White

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We were very happy with the service Penny Stevens-White provided, the only feedback I would add is that where specialism / advice was required from other departments in DG, that it would be helpful to be able to involve them in discussions early on. As an example, our sale needed a transfer of the freehold from our neighbour's to the new buyer, a process which I knew would be delayed due to the their lack of engagement in this matter, so it would have been helpful to address this with litigation's involvement from early onset to understand impact and options. It would have saved a few week's of stress and last minute phone calls to see what we could do to resolve.

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Callum Morris

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I have had numerous solicitors over the years but callum is by far the best at looking after is clients. From start to finish he is always available to discuss any problems.. He as represented me twice now in court and I have had great results both times. Highly recommend 👌

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Jennifer Renshaw

Tagged solicitor Jennifer Renshaw

Our issues were listened to carefully and sympathetically. Feedback was given immediately and followed up by a written summary. Explanations were clear and easy to follow for us as non-legal experts and gave us a clear way forward to solving the problems. We have used Lovedays Solicitors on two occasions and would not hesitate to recommend them and to use them again.

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Liam Bawden

Tagged solicitor Liam Bawden

I’d like to thank Liam Bawden for taking the time to thoroughly explain and reassure me about the best way to defend a claim. Liam was punctual for our meeting, extremely professional and patient in ensuring I fully understood everything. His expertise and clear communication were invaluable. Highly recommended for anyone needing guidance and support. Thanks again Liam.

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Rachel Lobo

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Rachel dealt with my issue very quickly, which relieved so much stress, she was very thorough in going through the legal document in detail to ensure I understood every aspect. I would recommend Rachel to others.”

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Kate Matthews

Tagged solicitor Kate Matthews

Working with Kate Matthews at Downs Solicitors has been an exceptional experience. Kate was instrumental in our litigation against some of the UK’s largest corporate entities, including NatWest and Amazon. Throughout these high-pressure disputes, she provided expert guidance while ensuring every milestone remained strictly on schedule. Kate has a rare talent for distilling complex legal jargon into clear, actionable strategy, which was the catalyst for reaching mediation and successful settlements quickly. Her commercial acumen and proactive communication turned a potentially overwhelming process into a manageable, successful outcome. We cannot recommend Kate and the Downs team highly enough.

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