Civil Litigation Solicitors

Civil litigation is the legal process for resolving business disputes such as contract breakdowns, property disagreements, debt collection, lease issues, professional negligence, or shareholder and director conflicts. Freeman  Jones Solicitors assists both private individuals and businesses in Chester and across the UK.

Our civil litigation team covers a wide range of issues, including:

• Contract disputes (e.g., sales, agency, warranty, misrepresentation).
• Commercial property and lease disputes.
• Debt recovery and insolvency matters.
• Professional negligence.
• Shareholder, director, partnership, boundary, neighbour disputes.
• Contentious probate and contested wills.

We favour a proactive and flexible approach, including:

• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Formal court litigation (County Court, High Court, Appeal Court)

Yes. We represent shareholders and directors in disputes involving breach of duties, unfair prejudice, deadlock situations, and business breakdowns.

Absolutely. Our team can help you recover debts owed to your business, whether through letters before action, court proceedings, or insolvency options.

If you receive a legal claim or solicitor’s letter, contact us immediately. We provide urgent advice to protect your rights and respond effectively.

Yes, we act for landlords, tenants, and property owners in lease disputes, breach of covenants, rent arrears, and property damage claims.

Yes, we always explore out-of-court options first, such as mediation or negotiation, to save time and costs where possible.

Disputes under £10,000 are classed as small claims. These are excluded from our free consultation, but we can still advise you for a fixed fee.

We can begin immediately after a short conflict check and once the terms of engagement are agreed. Urgent matters can be prioritised.

You can contact the Chester team on 01244 506 444 or complete the online form to request a free, no‑obligation 20‑minute consultation, handled by phone or video.

Yes, the free session does not cover document review, detailed case assessments, specific will queries, small claims (under £10,000), or neighbour disputes. If you need advice on these, a full instruction is required.

We offer transparent, competitive pricing. Many services can be provided on a fixed‑fee basis, and initial advice is given openly and explained in plain English.

We offer flexible appointments by phone, video call, email or face‑to‑face. Clients nationwide across England and Wales can access our expertise remotely.

Your case is handled by experienced civil litigation experts, including Colin Freeman and other specialist solicitors dedicated to delivering focused, practical advice.

Freeman Jones Solicitors commits to clear, jargon‑free communication. You’ll receive regular updates, a clear strategy, and straightforward explanations of costs, risks, and potential outcomes.