Litigation is not a matter of telling the court what happened. It is proof of facts, by admissible evidence, within the time the law allows. A great many cases are lost because documents are missing, witnesses do not appear, or the limitation period has already run — not because the account was untrue.
Before taking any case we check two things. First, whether time is still available. Second, whether a judgment could actually be enforced, since a judgment against someone with no assets is of no use to the client.
We act for claimants and defendants alike, from the court of first instance through the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court, and through enforcement once judgment is given.
What this group covers
- Civil cases: disputes between private parties over contracts, debts, land, family and succession.
- Commercial cases: business disputes between companies, shareholders and trading partners.
- Criminal cases: acting for the injured party who complains or prosecutes, and defending the accused.
- Labour disputes: dismissal, severance and proceedings in the Labour Court.
What we do
- Assess the case on the evidence that actually exists, then say plainly whether to sue, to negotiate, or to let it go.
- Check the limitation period before considering anything else.
- Negotiate and draw up settlements that are enforceable in their own right — often faster and cheaper than fighting to judgment.
- Prepare the pleadings and every document filed at court.
- Appear and examine witnesses at every hearing, through the lawyer named on the file.
- Apply for interim relief where there is a risk that assets will be moved out of reach.
- Enforce the judgment: seizure of assets, attachment of receivables and sale at public auction.
What to know before deciding to sue
- Litigation runs in years, not months, and court fees are calculated on the amount claimed, on top of legal fees.
- Many cases end at court-annexed mediation, which is frequently the better result.
- Winning and being paid are different things. If the other side has no assets, a judgment will not produce payment.
- Evidence decays with time — witnesses' memory, CCTV footage and chat records alike.
What to bring
- The contract, invoices, delivery notes or transfer records involved.
- Messages exchanged with the other side, especially any acknowledgement of the debt.
- A note of when you first knew of the problem and when you knew who was responsible.
- The summons, complaint and envelope if you have been sued — the date of service starts the period for filing a defence.
This page is general information, not advice on your situation. Every case turns on its own facts and evidence, and no honest lawyer guarantees an outcome.