Civil Litigation For Individuals

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Guiding You Through Dispute Resolution

We operate one of the most successful and active civil litigation practices in Nuneaton and Warwickshire. Engaging in a civil dispute, whether related to a contract, property, professional negligence, probate, debt, or insolvency, can be one of the most stressful experiences. Our expertise lies in taking the burden off your shoulders and crafting a winning strategy to resolve the dispute swiftly and cost-effectively.

We are a diverse, multi-lingual law firm based in Nuneaton and Warwickshire, utilising best-in-class technology to deliver streamlined, modern, and highly effective civil litigation advice and representation. Our solicitors have extensive experience, establishing a robust reputation for excellence. We work with the UK’s top Barristers and King’s Counsel, forensic accountants, industry experts, insolvency professionals, and surveyors who provide additional support to our Civil Litigation Department as needed. Our clients also benefit from our ability to instruct the country’s leading expert witnesses.

Main Components of Litigation Costs

The costs of litigation can vary based on the complexity of the case and the amount of disclosure involved. These costs may include:

• Solicitor and Barrister fees
• Court fees
• Expert opinions and reports
• Other disbursements (costs that do not include any profit element for the party or the solicitor acting for them)
• Costs associated with seeking permission to apply for Judicial Review

Appealing a decision can further increase litigation costs. However, costs at the Court of Appeal tend to be lower than in the High Court, as much of the work has already been completed. If permission to appeal is denied by the High Court and must be sought, appeal costs can rise significantly.

What is a Part 36 Offer?

Part 36 offers refer to settlement offers made under Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). Lord Justice Moore-Bick described Part 36 offers in Gibbon v Manchester City Council [2010] EWCA Civ 726, [2011] 2 All ER 258 as:

“to encourage settlement and to enable those who make sensible offers to protect themselves against liability for the costs incurred in the continuation of proceedings to no ultimate advantage.”

Part 36 offers can be made at any time during claim proceedings, including throughout the trial. They are typically related to monetary claims but can also be used in other situations, such as declaratory actions.

Part 36 offers must specify a ‘relevant period’ for acceptance, which cannot be less than 21 days. If the offer is accepted within this period, the Claimant can recover most costs (legal fees and related expenses) up to the acceptance date. If accepted after the period has expired, the Court can decide on cost liability if the parties cannot agree.

Will My Dispute Go to Court?

It is unlikely, as most civil litigation cases are resolved outside of Court. While we are prepared to litigate, this is never our first option. We begin by understanding the origins of your dispute and strive to resolve the issue through Alternative Dispute Resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation, adjudication (for construction disputes), or arbitration.

Our Civil Litigation Solicitors do not rely on generic solutions; we take a value-based approach. We continuously balance the potential outcome’s value with the associated costs, advising you on whether pursuing a particular course of action is in your best interest.

Why Choose Us?

Cocks Lloyd Solicitors provides exceptional Civil Litigation For Individuals and Civil Litigation services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nuneaton, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinckley and Leicester, but across Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.

To receive expert advice and representation regarding Civil Litigation For Individuals and Civil Litigation, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0247) 6641642, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.