EXCELLENT · 4.8 stars · 374 reviews
Acting for businesses, landlords and directors in Liverpool and Merseyside — commercially-focused dispute resolution from Chester-based solicitors with national reach.
Liverpool has a thriving business community — and like businesses everywhere, Liverpool companies face commercial disputes: unpaid invoices, contract failures, shareholder disagreements and property disputes.
PDA Law acts for businesses and directors in Liverpool and across Merseyside, providing commercially-focused dispute resolution advice. We are based in Chester — easily accessible from Liverpool — and act for clients across the North West and throughout England & Wales.
Our approach is practical and outcome-focused. We tell you honestly whether pursuing a claim makes commercial sense, and we will not push you into uneconomic litigation.
Liverpool-based businesses and directors can speak to a commercial litigation solicitor today. We offer a free initial discussion to assess your position and advise on your options.
Breach of contract, disputed terms and failed commercial agreements affecting Liverpool businesses.
Deadlock situations, unfair prejudice and exit negotiations for Liverpool company directors.
Unpaid invoices, statutory demands and court enforcement for Liverpool businesses.
Dilapidations, rent arrears and lease breaches for Liverpool landlords and tenants.
Claims against solicitors, accountants and advisers for negligent advice causing loss.
Mediation and without-prejudice negotiations — resolving disputes without trial.
Client Stories — Liverpool
Every commercial dispute is different. Below are real case outcomes and client stories from Alex Bailey's litigation practice — demonstrating disputes resolved, costs saved and businesses protected across Liverpool.
Settlement achieved at 75% of claim value
Acting for a Liverpool logistics business in a supply contract dispute with a vendor. The vendor claimed non-payment; the business disputed the quality of services. Alex Bailey negotiated a settlement at 75% of the claim value, avoiding the cost and risk of trial.
Logistics Business
Liverpool, Merseyside
Full judgment obtained and enforced
A Liverpool retail business was owed £55,000 by a customer who had ceased trading. Alex Bailey issued court proceedings, obtained judgment and enforced it through a charging order on the defendant's property, recovering the full debt plus interest.
Retail Business
Liverpool, Merseyside
"Our Liverpool business partnership had broken down and we were heading for costly litigation. Alex Bailey mediated between us, negotiated a fair exit agreement and completed the transaction within 7 weeks. Excellent service."
Business Partner
Liverpool
Settlement of £32,000 for negligent tax advice
Acting for a Liverpool business owner who received negligent tax advice from an accountant, resulting in unexpected tax liability. Alex Bailey pursued a professional negligence claim and negotiated a settlement of £32,000 covering the tax liability and costs.
Business Owner
Liverpool, Merseyside
"We were owed £22,000 by a customer and weren't sure how to recover it. Alex Bailey sent a strong pre-action letter and negotiated a payment plan. We recovered the full debt within 5 months."
Service Business
Liverpool
"We had a contract dispute with a supplier and were unsure of our legal position. Alex Bailey reviewed the contract, explained our rights clearly and negotiated a resolution that protected our interests. Highly recommended."
SME Owner
Merseyside
Alex Bailey — Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Alex Bailey leads PDA Law's commercial litigation practice. With extensive experience across Liverpool and the wider North West, Alex advises businesses, landlords and directors on the full range of commercial disputes — from contract disputes and debt recovery to shareholder disagreements and professional negligence claims.
We act for commercial litigation clients across Liverpool and Merseyside, handling matters remotely and efficiently.
From contract disputes to debt recovery, shareholder disputes and professional negligence — we handle the full range of commercial disputes.
PDA Law is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You can trust us to act in your best interests.
Transparent costs and clear estimates. Many Liverpool clients choose us for our commercially-focused approach and competitive rates.
Yes. We regularly act for Liverpool SMEs and businesses in commercial disputes across the city and Merseyside.
Yes. We act for Liverpool businesses recovering unpaid invoices and commercial debts — from pre-action correspondence through to County Court and High Court enforcement.
Yes. We advise Liverpool company directors and shareholders on deadlock situations, unfair prejudice claims, director misconduct and exit negotiations.
Our office is in Chester, but we act for clients across England and Wales including Liverpool and Merseyside. We handle matters remotely and can meet clients by arrangement.
Free initial discussion · Acting for Liverpool businesses · Nationwide reach