Civil Litigation

Anvil Chambers are experts in civil litigation and have experience in a wide variety of litigation cases.

Concise and early tactical analysis is the path to success with most litigation cases. Whether you are a claimant or defendant, our civil litigation barristers will advise you on the range of outcomes of the claim and how to best achieve the result sought. We are able to negotiate on your behalf for the best result and where settlements are not possible, we will robustly defend you or advance your position in court.

Why choose us

  1. Expertise – our barristers are experts in litigation and have the skills to guide you through.
  2. Personal Approach – We understand that everyone is different and therefore every person is treated as an individual and given the care they personally need to ensure the best representation.
  3. Communication – everyone here at Anvil Chambers understands how important communication is and we will keep you updated every step of the way.

Services

  1. Written Advice
    • Opinions on prospects of success, procedure, and tactics
    • Strategy agreements
  2. Mediation
    • Representation at mediation to agree negotiations so there is no need for a court Trial
  3. Directions Hearings
    • Early hearings after an application to the court
    • Pre-Trial Reviews
  4. Final Hearings
    • The trial where live evidence is given in court. Cross examination of all witnesses takes place
  5. Appeals
    • Where one party argues that the judge at the final hearing erred in law or Fact

Specialist


Case Studies

Representing a claimant against costs in a contract civil case.

ACTING FOR: Claimant COURT: Dartford County Court OUTCOME : The court chose not to address the claimant’s unissued application due to …

Fast Track Trial persuading a court that a builder was negligent in their work and client should be refunded the entirety of all monies spent as well as damages.

Following an unsuccessful mediation, the matter was listed for a one-day fast track trial.  It was necessary to challenge the …