Dispute resolution counsel who run the litigation, not the other way round.
Contract disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence and intellectual property disputes handled by senior commercial litigators. We advise on resolution strategy, negotiate settlements where appropriate, and litigate to judgment where necessary. Partner-led from letter before action to enforcement.
SRA-regulated firm•Partner-led on every matter•Commercial settlements over protracted litigation
What We Do
Contract disputes
Shareholder disputes
Professional negligence
IP disputes
Debt recovery
How It Works
Three steps. No drawn-out onboarding.
Free 20-minute consult to scope the matter. Fixed-fee or capped proposal within one working day. Partner-led delivery with first drafts turned in days, not weeks.
Your Contact
Contact Espen Skogen
Espen Skogen
Partner
Employment and commercial disputes lawyer.
Staged budgets. No runaway costs.
Written budgets with cost caps at each phase. You control the decision at every gate.
Common Questions
Frequently asked
Should we try to settle before issuing proceedings?
In most cases, yes. The Civil Procedure Rules encourage pre-action settlement, and the courts expect parties to have attempted negotiation before issuing. A well-drafted letter before action often produces a commercial settlement without the cost and time of litigation. We advise on when to negotiate and when to litigate.
What does litigation cost?
Costs vary widely depending on the value and complexity of the dispute. We work to staged budgets with caps at each phase (pre-action, pleadings, disclosure, trial). For a typical mid-value commercial claim, expect costs in the range of £25,000 to £75,000 to trial, depending on how the matter develops.
Will I be working with a partner?
Yes. Disputes are partner-led at SBP from the first call through to resolution.