Jenny Raymond

Litigation is a costly process and it’s important to be mindful of this fact throughout the proceedings. Nevertheless, we will provide up-to-date costs at each stage, and ensure that you are kept informed as to the likely costs to trial. The usual position is that the “winning” party recovers a proportion of its costs from the “losing” party; this is usually 60–70%.

There are certain timeframes that apply if you want to bring a claim to court. While this is a complex area of law, the general rule of thumb is that you have six years to bring a claim for breach of contract and/or negligence. However, other timeframes do apply so it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible.

Only a very small percentage of cases end up at a full trial with a judge determining the outcome. Where possible, we encourage you to resolve the dispute through mediation or arbitration, and will advise you as to the risks, merits, and commercial realities of the claim. Nevertheless, if a settlement isn’t reached and the case does proceed to trial, you need to be aware that you will be cross-examined on your evidence at court.