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With a reported £112 billion tied up in late payments (according to recent research from Sage and CEBR), and increasing economic uncertainty in the UK, a perfect storm...

Back in 2021, I shared a glimpse into my day-to-day life at Escalate. At the time, my biggest challenge outside of work was adjusting to life with a newborn daughter. Fast forward four years,...

As the name suggests, Alternative Dispute Resolution (often abbreviated to ADR) is a method of settling a dispute without going to court. It’s a less stressful, commercially viable solution which helps avoid the full...

The news headlines generally make for bleak reading every Winter, with economic uncertainty prevailing, and all eyes on the upcoming Autumn Budget. Labour has already warned that their first budget since coming to power...

Taking on a multi-national corporation as an independent business owner isn't for the faint-hearted. In fact, most contractors would baulk at the thought of doing so.

This particular case had a conventional background...

Part 36 offers are a commonly used tactic employed during the dispute resolution process, and when used strategically can often bring a swift conclusion to a case, thus avoiding court altogether. This article explains exactly...

At Escalate we often encounter litigation cases that initially appear straightforward, but end up escalating (pardon the pun) beyond all expectations. This particular business dispute serves as an excellent example.

A land...

Not reading the small print is something that most of us are guilty of – how often do you skim read through pages of a lengthy contract before quickly signing on the dotted line? In some...

Reminder letters that go unanswered. Phone calls that end with promises of payment which never materialise. Sound familiar? Dealing with unpaid invoices is an unwelcome but inevitable part of life for many SMEs – previous...

If your business is at the start of a commercial dispute, litigation funding is an option you’ve probably considered if you don't have the means to finance your case. The number of litigation funders and...

The commercial dispute funding market has expanded in recent years, opening up a variety of possibilities for businesses looking to resolve disputes and mitigate their risk at the same time. However, there are many different...

In part 1 of our litigation funding series, we explain exactly what it entails, and why a business might choose to finance their litigation. We also look at a real-life example of how a company...

By Nick Harvey, Managing Partner

There’s a lot to unpack in the most recent Legal Services Board ‘Small Business Legal Needs’ report, which surveyed 10,228 businesses across England and Wales.

Over two years ago I sat down to write an article about how the litigation system was undoubtedly broken, and why the ‘last job’ mentality is such a problem for...

The news headlines have made for bleak reading recently - an ongoing cost of living crisis, rising inflation, a possible recession and the value of the pound falling to historic lows. It’s a lot to...

Simply put, e-disclosure (or electronic disclosure) is the disclosure of electronically stored information. Disclosure is one of the stages in litigation when documents are considered in detail, and is an important stage in a...

Continuing on from our successful Dispute Resolution Guide series, we’re taking a closer look at duty of standard disclosure - what it involves, and what your obligations are in the...

The UK’s creative industry is worth around £115.9 billion annually, with the sector representing everything from music and arts, TV and film, IT and software, to advertising and marketing.

We recently caught up with our Associate Steve Rose about his work as a Collections Manager at Escalate, what his typical working day looks like, and his fondness for WWE wrestling…

Mar 24, 2021