Civil Litigation/Dispute Resolution

 

We offer advise and representation in a number of criminal matters such as, Fraud, white collar crime, sexual offences.  Our interest and effort are centred on the best outcome for the client under the circumstances.

What is Dispute Resolution?

Dispute Resolution, the name suggests, is to resolve the disputes whether through courts or by mutual agreement using procedures called mediation, arbitration, adjudication or any other form of dispute resolution available.

We provide wide range of services under dispute resolution category. 

CIVIL LITIGATION

The word litigation is from Latin word Litigat, litigare,  meaning to dispute in a lawsuit.  It refers to when a party or both parties refer their dispute to the courts of law to decide the matters based upon the evidence presented to the court.

This covers a wide range of disputes except criminal matters which are tried in criminal courts.

We offer services from issuance of a claim in the civil courts all the way to the Trial and any post judgment matters. However, we always encourage to consider alternative dispute resolution, if possible, for the following reasons:

  1. Litigation is expensive and can result in financial hardships
  2. Parties are tied up in the process for a long time and it may consume valuable time.
  3. It can affect the mutual relationship between the parties.
  4. The desired outcome may not be achieved or in some cases the costs incurred to achieve the desired outcome may not be worth pursing it.

The advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

  1. It is cost effective
  2. It saves considerable time
  3. It can preserve the relationship
  4. The outcome may not be desired but it resolves the issue with most costs effective way and parties can get on with their lives without engaging in the lengthy process of litigation.

However, if the ADR is not possible, or fails, we provide an estimate of costs, where an exact estimate is not possible we provide our hourly rate and indicate the likely time engagement so that you can make an informed decision.  Once instructed, we centre our attention to the application of relevant rules and procedures to achieve the best possible results for you.