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Commercial Litigation
Our experienced commercial litigation lawyers are ready to help you fight your corner and protect your commercial interests.
Commercial litigation is not simply about “winning” a case. The real measure of success is securing an outcome that works for your business, preserves value and limits disruption to your business. Achieving that result requires deep legal knowledge, commercial awareness, strategic planning, and an ability to act decisively when the situation requires it. It is a set of skills that our commercial litigation lawyers have developed having acted on behalf on business owners in complex, high value disputes.
Experts in litigation and arbitration
Our team can assist you across all areas of dispute resolution, including:
How we help you resolve a dispute
We begin with a thorough analysis of any contracts or evidence related to your dispute. This includes assessing your contractual rights and obligations, identifying any breaches or defences, and gathering the evidence that will support your case. We are upfront about the strengths and weaknesses of your position, and we will give you a realistic opinion on your chances of success.
If litigation is the right course of action, we take full control of the process on your behalf. This includes:
- Drafting and filing claims or defences
- Preparing witness statements and expert evidence
- Managing disclosure of documents
- Coordinating with barristers and other specialists
- Representing you at hearings and trial
- Ensuring strict compliance with court rules and deadlines
We know that commercial litigation can be often divert much needed resources out of a business. That is why we will always explore opportunities for settlement or alternative methods of dispute resolution at every appropriate stage. Alternative dispute resolution techniques like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration can deliver quicker, more affordable, and less intrusive outcomes, allowing you to settle disputes without losing sight of your business goals.
Our approach to commercial litigation
When you instruct us, you will be paired with a senior commercial litigation lawyer who will act as your single point of contact. From the outset, we will agree a clear strategy and keep you updated as the case progresses. We will talk you through the potential scenarios, the risks, and the likely costs, so you can make confident, informed decisions at every stage.
Throughout the process our commercial litigation lawyers will be transparent on the likelihood of success and the expected costs for the different stages of your claim. We will take into consideration your financial situation and your personal circumstances before we advise you on the best way to progress your claim. For those looking to resolve their dispute quickly with minimum fuss, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution may be suitable options, while those willing to accept risk can use litigation to potentially recover a larger amount in damages.
If your dispute touches on other areas of law, such as corporate governance, employment or insolvency law we will bring in specialists within the team. This ensures you receive a seamless, joined up advice without the complexity of dealing with different law firms.
Finding the right legal partner
Why work with Harper James
Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.
Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing
Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.
Proven track record and measurable results
We’ve supported over 7,000 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.
Straight-talking, responsive advice
We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.
Risk and compliance assured
We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.
Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Our solicitor Michael was very honest and open. I really appreciated that, and would like to pass thanks to him for making our options so clear.
Philip Spencer
Director,
Dextra Insight
I certainly appreciate the response from Ian Carson, always picks the phone up and prompt fast service. I would recommend to all friends and family and already have.
Mukesh Kanabar
CEO and Founder,
Printed4You Ltd
I can’t sing our solicitor’s praises enough: fast, efficient, sensible and supportive. A quick and fair resolution to all queries that we have worked on together and would thoroughly recommend her to any of my contacts.
Samuel B Higgs
Account Director,
Signal Media
Clear, simple language, friendly to deal with.
Lisa McLaren
Management Accountant,
The Support Group
Our solicitor Michael was very honest and open. I really appreciated that, and would like to pass thanks to him for making our options so clear.
Philip Spencer
Director,
Dextra Insight
I certainly appreciate the response from Ian Carson, always picks the phone up and prompt fast service. I would recommend to all friends and family and already have.
Mukesh Kanabar
CEO and Founder,
Printed4You Ltd
I can’t sing our solicitor’s praises enough: fast, efficient, sensible and supportive. A quick and fair resolution to all queries that we have worked on together and would thoroughly recommend her to any of my contacts.
Samuel B Higgs
Account Director,
Signal Media
Clear, simple language, friendly to deal with.
Lisa McLaren
Management Accountant,
The Support Group
Why use our commercial litigation lawyers?
Each of our commercial litigation lawyers has worked either at a top 100 UK law firm or in-house at a leading international business. This means you get advice grounded in real world experience and a deep understanding of complex commercial disputes.
Find out about our commercial litigation lawyers here:
Top ranked SME focused firm
"Harper James is a one-stop shop for anything legal. It has excellent breadth, with experience on a large number of deals and multiple departments for different legal areas."
Chambers and Partners 2026
Pricing and service plans
Legal support designed
to fit your business needs
Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Engage
Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates
An alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project-by-project basis.
Enable
Purpose built legal support for start-ups and smaller businesses
Monthly subscription plan for £239 per month, with £159 monthly credit and access to all legal services at 50% discount on our Standard Rates.
Extend
Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses
Fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 33% discount on our Standard Rates.