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Commercial Litigation

 My Company was owed over £51,000 in outstanding payments for work carried out as a sub-contractor. It appeared that the contractor was putting off paying the sub-contractors and whoever shouted the loudest got paid. I instructed Pearson Hinchliffe's specialist debt recovery department who issued proceedings in the County Court and obtained Judgment which was promptly paid by the debtor. Pearson Hinchliffe acted swiftly in recovering monies which were needed for my firms cash flow.

Glyn Taylor - Director Druggitt and Harding Limited
 We recovered in excess of £400,000 from a persistent debtor using Pearson Hinchliffe's Commercial debt recovery team. On sending our instructions to Pearson Hinchliffe, Court proceedings were issued swiftly and a full recovery of our debt, plus interest and costs was made.

John Roodhouse - Managing Director Heyrod Communications Limited
 Pearson Hinchliffe provided my company with an excellent personalised debt recovery service. I recovered the full amount of the debt owed (£9,000) as well as interest and costs. The advice I was given was practical and current, the debt was pursued speedily and efficiently. I instructed Pearson Hinchliffe on a 'no recovery, no fee' basis and I would strongly recommend their debt recovery service as offering good value for money.

AMJ Plumbing & Heating Engineers Limited
 Pearson Hinchliffe’s commercial debt recovery team, led by Christopher Burke (Partner) recovered in excess of £47,000 for our company in one month from two debtors. As a commercial debt recovery team, Pearson Hinchliffe understands the needs of our business and pursued payment of the debt through the most effective methods and have always provided us with an excellent and professional service.

Mr P Duffy Managing Director - Glencroft Civil Engineering (Manchester) Limited

The priority for the solicitors in Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law’s specialist Commercial Litigation team is often avoiding litigation: finding a resolution to business disputes through negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

Of course when court action is necessary, we have the experience and advocacy skills to represent your case vigorously in High Court or County Court, achieving the resolution that suits your commercial objectives.

The Commercial Litigation Practice also includes the Pearson Hinchliffe Debt Recovery service, ideally equipped to improve your all-important cash flow by recovering unpaid invoices at minimal cost to you. Even apparently hopeless debts can often be recovered by our skilled and determined team.  Click here to find out more.

Types of commercial litigation we cover include:

  • Commercial and contractual disputes
  • Supply of goods and services
  • Injunctions
  • Commercial property
  • Residential landlord and tenant
  • Construction disputes
  • Professional negligence
  • Intellectual property
  • Nuisance
  • Insolvency
  • Boundary disputes
  • Contentious Probate
  • Retention of title
  • Restraint of trade
  • Insurance disputes

To speak to a specialist in this area, please contact us.

Contact Details: Christopher Burke

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0161 785 3500

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April 2012
Pearson Hinchliffe founding Partner, Roger Hinchliffe, retires

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April 2012
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March 2012
The Budget 2012

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March 2012
National Minimum Wage rates for 2012-13 announced

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March 2012
National Minimum Wage rates for 2012 announced

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September 2011

How to Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing

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June 2011

ACAS Advice leaflet “Holidays and Holiday Pay”

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October 2010

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July 2010

Recent Case Study: Doing Battle in the Boardroom

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May 2010

How the Mergers & Acquisitions team helped Lanes Group PLC achieve their LAS sell-off

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March 2010

PH Employment Direct

The Employment team at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law have created PH Employment Direct - a user-friendly and simple service that gives you access to the best advice at the end of a phone 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

January 2010

Debt Recovery Service

With our specialist commercial Debt Recovery service you can significantly increase the speed and likelihood of recovering the money owed to your business.

October 2009

M&A Opportunities

A live selection of current assignments offered by Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law or those of our professional partner organisation,