Leading Commercial Litigation & Civil Dispute Solicitors in the UK
Legal disputes, whether complex commercial battles or individual civil claims, require more than just legal knowledge, they demand strategic acumen and a tenacious approach. Litigation is a commercial tool, and our goal is to use it to achieve your desired outcome efficiently, minimising stress and cost.
Lexify Solicitors is home to seasoned Commercial Litigation Solicitors who operate across the UK from our central Manchester office. We specialise in high-stakes contractual disputes, complex debt recovery, and critical civil claims.
We are focused on robust representation, clear communication, and pragmatic resolution. If you are facing a claim or need to issue one urgently, do not wait. Ring us now for a free , confidential case assessment.
Specialist Business Dispute Resolution (Commercial Litigation)
Our team handles the full spectrum of business conflicts, advising SMEs, directors, and entrepreneurs on disputes that threaten the solvency and reputation of their companies.
Contractual Disputes and Breach of Warranty Claims
The most common area of commercial litigation involves a failure to honour agreed terms.
Claim Strategy and Damages
- Issuing comprehensive Letters Before Claim to initiate the Pre-Action Protocol process.
- Pursuing claims for breach of supply, service, or joint venture agreements, focusing on the calculation and recovery of actual and consequential losses.
- Defending claims for misrepresentation and breach of warranty following business acquisition or sale.
Remedies
Pursuing specific remedies, including Specific Performance (forcing a party to complete a contract) or Injunctions (preventing a breach of covenant).
Corporate, Partnership, and Shareholder Disputes
Internal business disagreements require sensitive and expert management to avoid total organisational collapse.
- Advising on claims for unfair prejudice under the Companies Act 2006 (where a minority shareholder is being marginalised).
- Managing disputes over Directors’ duties, including breach of fiduciary duty and conflicts of interest.
- Facilitating the strategic dissolution or separation of partnerships and companies.
Commercial Debt Recovery and Insolvency
- Aggressive but compliant recovery of high-value commercial debts, utilising statutory demands and winding-up petitions.
- Advising clients who are debtors or creditors in formal insolvency proceedings (Liquidation, Administration, CVA), defending wrongful trading claims.
Expert Handling of Civil Litigation (Private Client Claims)
Beyond commercial matters, we provide focused litigation support for high-value civil claims involving significant financial or reputational risk.
Professional Negligence Claims
Holding negligent professionals accountable for financial loss caused by their substandard advice or service.
- Claims against Solicitors for errors in property transactions (conveyancing), drafting wills, or litigation mistakes.
- Claims against Accountants and Auditors for negligent advice on tax, financial reporting, or investment.
- Claims against Surveyors and Architects for defects in design or property valuation.
Property and Inheritance Disputes
- Contested Probate:Challenging the validity of a will (e.g., lack of mental capacity, undue influence) or claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
- TOLATA Claims:Disputes between co-owners or former partners over the ownership, sale, or trust of property under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
Our Dispute Resolution Philosophy: Strategy First
We prioritise mediation, negotiation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to save you time and cost. However, when required, we are formidable litigators, fully experienced in the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and prepared to represent you in the County Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal.