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Most businesses will enter into commercial contracts during their company\u2019s business activity. Contracts are legally binding agreements detailing the terms and conditions of business activity between you and the other party. They are beneficial as they can clarify the business arrangement and help the business relationship. However, sometimes, things can go wrong, and a contractual dispute can arise. This type of commercial dispute can include, for example, a breach of contract or a dispute over the meaning of contractual terms. If you fall into a contractual dispute, you must resolve it immediately, such as through alternative dispute resolution<\/a>, to keep your business activity moving. One way is through court proceedings and litigation, for which you should take legal advice. This article will explain what to consider when deciding on commercial litigation for your contractual dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Litigation for my Contractual Dispute? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Litigation for your contractual dispute is where you decide to take the other party to court. It is, therefore, formal court proceedings. You issue a claim against the other contracting party for their role in the commercial dispute. Before doing so, you must follow the Pre-Action Protocol related to your dispute. Failure to do so could cause costs for you at the litigation stage. Pre-Action Protocols<\/a> help you resolve the matter out of court. <\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Manage a Business Dispute<\/div>\n
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This fact sheet outlines how your business can manage a dispute.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

When you litigate a contractual dispute, the court will issue instructions regarding actions and deadlines. This may ultimately lead to a court trial and hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should I Consider When Deciding Upon Commercial Litigation for My Contractual Dispute? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are considering commercial litigation to resolve your commercial dispute, there are some points to consider beforehand and as part of this. We explain these below to help you decide if litigation is the correct dispute resolution method for your contractual commercial dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is There Another Way to Resolve My Contractual Dispute?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before deciding upon commercial litigation for your commercial dispute, the first thing to consider is whether there is another way to resolve it. Commercial litigation should always be the last resort for any contractual dispute. It can be costly in terms of time and resources and damage your reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example,  you may be able to resolve your contractual dispute through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n