Commercial Court Litigation Services in Ireland
Our litigation department has built up a reputation as a leader in the field of dispute resolution.
We act for a broad spectrum of clients in commercial disputes, including banks, property developers, multinational clients, liquidators and receivers.
We have extensive experience of the Commercial Court, the primary court for large commercial disputes. We will represent your company in the Commercial Court, making sure your case is managed professionally and resolved as quickly as possible.
Our team also advises clients in relation to Alternative Dispute Resolution, including conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.
We work closely with all of our other departments to ensure the provision of seamless and results-driven advice. committed to achieving the best commercial court outcome for our clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
At Orpen Franks, we know that commercial litigation can be stressful and take up a lot of your time. We focus on quick, efficient resolutions with minimal disruption to your business. Our team has a lot of experience handling cases like. Our key practice areas are:
- Corporate disputes
- Commercial property disputes
- Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Intellectual property
- Insurance
- Banking/Finance disputes
- Debt collection
- Mediation
- Arbitration
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Commercial Litigation FAQ’s
Commercial litigation refers to legal disputes arising in the context of business and commerce. It involves resolving issues such as breach of contract, partnership disputes, shareholder disagreements, shareholder oppression, debt recovery, and intellectual property conflicts through legal action or negotiation.
Commercial Disputes are typically heard in:
- High Court – For claims exceeding €75,000
- Commercial Court – A division of the High Court that handles complex or high-value business disputes with a minimum value of €1,000,000.
The Commercial Court deals with cases like contractual disputes, intellectual property issues, debt collection, corporate disputes, and insolvency. It’s set up to resolve high-value and complex cases quickly.
The typical stages include:
- Pre-action correspondence
- Issuing proceedings
- Pleadings and discovery
- Case management and directions
- Hearing of the action
- Judgment and enforcement
Yes. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods like mediation and arbitration are widely used and often encouraged by the courts. They can be faster and more cost-effective than litigation.
It depends on the complexity of the case. Standard High Court cases can take a number of years before being heard. However, the Commercial Court operates under more streamlined case management rules, and cases may be resolved more quickly (within months).
Costs can vary significantly depending on complexity, length, and legal representation. Legal fees, expert witness costs, court fees, and potential adverse costs (if you lose) are all relevant. In general, the losing party may be required to pay the winner’s legal costs.
Yes, court proceedings are generally public.
Yes. Foreign entities can initiate or be subject to commercial litigation in Ireland, especially where contracts include Irish jurisdiction clauses or if the dispute has sufficient connection to Ireland.
Ireland is a good choice of jurisdiction as it is the only country in the EU using the common law system.
Yes. Foreign entities can initiate or be subject to commercial litigation in Ireland, especially where contracts include Irish jurisdiction clauses or if the dispute has sufficient connection to Ireland.
Ireland is a good choice of jurisdiction as it is the only country in the EU using the common law system.
Failure to comply with court directions or orders can result in sanctions, including cost penalties, dismissal of claims/defences, or even contempt of court proceedings.
If a party does not pay an award that has been made against them, there are various enforcement options open to the successful party such as winding up, bankruptcy, judgment mortgages etc.
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Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Our litigation department has built up a reputation as a leader in the field of dispute resolution.
We act for a broad spectrum of clients in commercial disputes, including banks, property developers, multinational clients, liquidators and receivers.
We have extensive experience of the Commercial Court, the primary court for large commercial disputes.
Our team also advises clients in relation to Alternative Dispute Resolution, to include conciliation, mediation and arbitration.
Our team works closely with all of our other departments to ensure the provision of seamless and results driven advice.
We are committed to achieving the best commercial outcome for our clients in an efficient and cost effective manner.
*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
Our key practice areas are:
- Corporate disputes
- Commercial property disputes
- Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Intellectual property
- Insurance
- Banking/Finance disputes
- Debt collection
- Mediation
- Arbitration
