Commercial Disputes
It’s a fact of life. At some point all businesses experience problems over bad debt, contractual disputes, negligence, business ownership disputes and other frustrating, time-consuming, costly distractions.
If your business is facing any kind of commercial dispute, you need a legal team who will act swiftly and proactively so the issue can be concluded quickly and cost effectively. That’s where we come in.
Redkite’s Commercial Litigation lawyers have acquired a formidable reputation for resolving business disputes, and won Commercial Litigation Team of the Year at the Wales Legal Awards in 2022.
Why choose Redkite Solicitors to resolve a business dispute?
As a full service law firm, Redkite’s Commercial Litigation team can draw on the expertise of colleagues in other departments, including Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Commercial Property, and our general Dispute Resolution team, to ensure our clients’ interests are protected, however whatever the nature of the dispute, or how complex.
We represent clients from small business owners to multi-million, multi-national companies. Whatever kind or size of business, whether as claimant or defendant, our litigators offer practical legal advice and effective dispute resolution tactics.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to every commercial dispute, and the challenges you face will differ from those of another company. That’s why we place great importance on building strong relationships with our commercial clients. Getting to know your business and how you operate enables us to explore all the options and provide tailored solutions to your specific problems.
Our Commercial Litigation solicitors combine specialist legal knowledge with strong business acumen. We will work with you on the most appropriate litigation strategy to mitigate the damage to your business and protect your bottom line.
Various types of alternative dispute resolution are available and will be offered where appropriate to avoid court proceedings and expense, including mediation, arbitration and expert determination.
However, if court proceedings are necessary, we will fight your case with focus and determination to secure an outcome that reflects your requirements. Our priority is to protect your position and interests at every stage and resolve your dispute with minimal fuss, allowing you to refocus on running your business as soon as possible.
We will also advise you on the different ways to finance your litigation, so that cost isn’t a barrier to accessing the expert advice you need to protect your position and your business.
How can Redkite Solicitors help you?
Our specialist business dispute solicitors can advise and assist you on the following:
- Contract and commercial claims
- Debt recovery and insolvency
- Director, shareholder, and partnership disputes
- Property litigation
- Professional negligence
- International litigation
- Large scale litigation
- Complex disputes
- Arbitration
- Intellectual Property disputes
- Judicial Review
- Competition law
- Defamation and reputational management
- Alternative dispute resolution
Expert guidance for every commercial dispute
Our team of experienced commercial litigation lawyers covers a wide range of specialisms, ensuring we can effectively manage any type of dispute, no matter the complexity or industry. When you reach out, we’ll direct you to the most appropriate lawyer for your case, providing tailored advice and strong representation. You can feel confident knowing that we have the right expert to guide you, and a dedicated team ready to support you.
For initial inquiries, please contact Rhian Davies or Stephen Koukos, profiled below.
Rhian Davies
Partner and Head of Department Rhian deals with a wide range of commercial litigation disputes, including shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, debt recovery and matters relating to anti-competitive conduct.
Steven Koukos
Steven joined the firm in September 2022 from an international law firm, where he acted for global financial institutions with a turnover of over £1bn. He is a highly technical lawyer with an eye for detail, and accepts instructions on all commercial litigation matters.
Notable cases:
- Acting for a company and settling a potential shareholder Section 994 (Unfair Prejudice) claim with a 25% shareholder where the company was valued at over £100million
- Acting for a company in a commercial cross-border contractual dispute. Value of the claim against the company was USD 5,000,000.00. Assisting the company in its goal to achieve a sensible resolution prior to any costly and time consuming litigation/live proceedings
- Acting for a business in relation to its claim for £1,800,000.00 against a Malaysian business. Ensured a prompt settlement and payment for the client.
- Acting for a claimant company in a fraud and deceit claim against ex-employees. Value of the claim exceeded £2,000,000.00.
- Acting in a 13 party Section 994 Unfair Prejudice petition. This particular matter required a number of urgent injunctions and freezing orders, which ensured the matter was successfully settled prior to trial in the client’s favour
- Pursuing an urgent injunction in relation to anti-competitive conduct. The opponent changed their practices, saving the client over £1,000,000.00 a year.
- Acting for a client against HBOS, securing a seven figure settlement.
In the words of Legal 500, the authoritative worldwide guide to top law firms:
“Rhian Davies is adept at negotiating a good outcome for clients and in identifying the key legal issues in dispute. She has a forensic approach to detail and to evaluating the issues in a case.’
“‘Steven Koukos is formidable”
Facing a business dispute? For expert advice and representation, contact our Commercial Litigation team today.