Funding your Dispute

For any business, one of the biggest concerns with legal advice – whether to prevent litigation, partake in dispute resolution or navigate court proceedings – is the unpredictability of budgeting. Uncertainty about the financial and time implications of seeking legal advice often leads to companies writing off debts or not having the resources to fully pursue or defend a dispute that could otherwise be favourably resolved. Our team of experts will help you find the right solution.

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Understanding funding options

The potential liability for legal fees, and threat of having to pay the other parties’ costs, are rarely proactively considered in a company’s yearly budget. As a result, it can be difficult to ensure adequate funding is available at short notice, should such a situation arise – and also to predict the detrimental effect they can have on the balance sheet.

All too often these key considerations for businesses are not taken into account when law firms are estimating their fees. This is further compounded by the fact that frequently the options put forward are simply hourly rates depending on the work involved.

There are in fact a suite of potential ways to budget for and fund legal costs, depending on the needs of each business. Very often the risks associated with loss can be insured against, and funds can be deferred or incurred depending on whether an agreed result is achieved.

 

Available funding options

We can offer clients a variety of charging and payment options, such as:

  • Private funding
  • Set or capped fees for agreed specific works, irrespective of how long the work then takes
  • Full-cost conditional fee agreements, also known as ‘No Win No Fee’
  • Hybrid conditional fee agreements, allowing only a smaller percentage of our fees to be paid, with the balance being paid only once the agreed definition of ‘success’ has been achieved, also known as ‘No Win Reduced Fee’
  • Third party litigation funding.

Our aim is to ensure that your business understands the cost and risk profile of a potential dispute, and the variety of methods available when it comes to funding your case. We’ll also make sure that whichever method you choose is bespoke to your business needs.

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The Chambers and Partners Guide said ‘HCR Law provides a strong commercial and practical approach that provides clients with an excellent level of advice and support’ and ‘The team has superb knowledge of all property aspects.’

Client testimonial Chambers & Partners

Acting for a range of investors, occupiers, developers, and private individuals, HCR Law is well placed to act in disputes surrounding rent reviews, lease break options, and forfeitures, in addition to boundary disputes and right of way issues.

Client testimonial Legal 500

From the very start, I felt I had full confidence in the practice. I was extremely comfortable with how they dealt with everything from the outset and reassured me in all matters. They had a plan of action and dealt concisely with each matter as it arose.

Client testimonial Legal 500

For me, Kate Hallifax, at the Cheltenham office, was professional, approachable and her expertise immeasurable. To have someone on your side is such a relief when you have never dealt with anything like it before, and they confidently deal with everything. The whole team worked well and certainly went above and beyond on several occasions.

Client testimonial Legal 500

Andrew Cave is an experienced property litigator and a safe pair of hands. He applies a lot of common sense and is outcomes focused.

Client testimonial Legal 500

We were impressed with the manner in which both Steven and Ian were quickly able to appreciate and understand the key commercial and family dynamic issues and turn this into a transparent and effective strategy. Throughout the whole process, they presented a professional and firmly assertive approach which resulted in a settlement being achieved in an excellently negotiated manner.

We would have no hesitation, and indeed it is a great pleasure, in recommending HCR to any prospective client, as they provide an increasingly rare commodity – effective litigation combined with integrity, transparency, competitive fees and excellent client communication.

Client testimonial Dispute resolution

I want to thank Ian for all his time, patience & efforts. He has been a delight to deal with, and I would recommend his services to anyone in need of them.

Client testimonial Restrictive Covenants Dispute

Tom Williams is also noted, focusing on disputes over the supply of goods and service as well as the enforcement of restrictive covenants.

Legal 500 2025 Dispute Resolution

HCR Law’s disputes knowledge is diverse, with experience in unfair prejudice, contractual and shareholder disputes.

Legal 500 2025 Dispute Resolution

HCR Law is well versed in the intricacies of technology focused commercial disputes, and has also demonstrated an ability to work across jurisdictions and handle disputes with international elements.

The Legal 500 2025 Dispute Resolution

Tom Williams at HCR Law successfully contested the contract and negotiated an excellent outcome.

Client testimonial Dispute Resolution

Tahlia is acting for us in relation to a £7 million claim. She is guiding us through the litigation process brilliantly and is adept, well-connected and an excellent communicator.

The claim is technically complex, and Tahlia’s immense knowledge and experience makes navigating the difficult landscape of litigation much easier.

She has been great at helping us navigate some significant challenges that have arisen, is organised and keeps a keen eye on costs.

Client Claim in the Technology and Construction court

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