Commercial Litigation Guides & FAQs
Plain-English guides to commercial disputes, contract claims, debt recovery, shareholder disputes and litigation costs — written by PDA Law's commercial litigation team.
Guides by topic
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What to do when a business dispute arises
The first 48 hours matter. Preserve evidence, avoid inflammatory communications and get early legal advice before positions harden.
Contract disputes — your options explained
From pre-action letters to court proceedings — a plain-English guide to resolving contract disputes proportionately.
Shareholder disputes — a practical guide
Unfair prejudice, deadlock and director removal — what your options are and how to protect your position.
Recovering a commercial debt — step by step
From letter of claim to enforcement — the debt recovery process explained for business owners.
Understanding litigation costs and funding
Fixed fees, CFAs, ATE insurance and Part 36 offers — how commercial litigation is funded and how costs are managed.
Mediation — what to expect
How mediation works, when to use it and how to prepare — a guide for business owners facing a commercial dispute.
Understanding Commercial Litigation
Contract Disputes
Commercial Debt Recovery
Costs & Funding
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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