Contract dispute support
Understand your position before you act
Contract disputes can be costly and stressful to resolve. Before you commit to a course of action, we research the law, assess your position, and give you a clear picture of where you stand.
When a contract dispute arises — whether you're owed money, facing a breach of agreement, or being pursued for something you believe is unfair — the first thing you need is a clear understanding of the legal position. Acting without that can make things worse.
ATS Legal provides targeted legal research for individuals and sole traders involved in contract disputes. We dig into the relevant law, analyse how it applies to your specific situation, and give you a plain-English summary of your rights, your obligations, and your realistic options.
What we do
Legal research
We research the statute, case law, and legal principles that apply to your dispute — so you understand the legal framework before you decide how to proceed.
Position assessment
We analyse the facts of your dispute against the relevant law and give you an honest assessment of your position — including the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
Rights & obligations
We explain what the contract requires of each party, what a breach looks like in law, and what remedies are available to you — damages, specific performance, or termination.
Options advice
We set out the realistic routes available — negotiation, a formal letter before action, mediation, or small claims — and what each involves in terms of cost, time, and likely outcome.
Pre-action support
If you decide to take action, we can draft a letter before action or help you prepare a clear, well-evidenced account of your claim.
Plain-English summary
Everything we find is written up in plain English — no jargon, no unnecessary complexity. You get a document you can actually use to make an informed decision.
Types of contract disputes we cover
If your dispute involves a contract — written, verbal, or implied — we can research the legal position.
Breach of contract
One party has failed to perform their obligations under the agreement. We research what constitutes a breach in your circumstances and what remedies the law provides.
Non-payment & debt
Money owed under a contract that hasn't been paid. We research your legal position, the applicable limitation periods, and the options available to recover what you're owed.
Disputed contract terms
A disagreement about what the contract actually means or requires. We research how courts interpret ambiguous terms and advise on the most defensible reading of the agreement.
Misrepresentation
You entered a contract based on false or misleading information. We research whether a claim for misrepresentation is available and what it would require to establish.
Termination disputes
A disagreement about whether a contract was validly terminated — or whether termination gives rise to a claim. We research the contractual and common law position.
Service & supply disputes
Disputes between consumers or businesses over the quality, delivery, or payment for goods and services. We research your rights under the contract and under consumer or commercial law.
How it works
Tell us about your dispute
Share the key facts, the contract (if you have it), and any correspondence. The more context you give us, the more targeted our research can be.
We research the law
We identify the relevant statutes, case law, and legal principles that apply to your situation — including anything that could affect the outcome either way.
Plain-English report
We deliver a clear written summary of the legal position, your rights and obligations, and the options available to you — with our honest assessment of each.
Decide how to proceed
Armed with a clear picture of where you stand, you can decide whether to negotiate, take formal action, or let the matter rest — with confidence that your decision is informed.
Transparent pricing
Legal research is priced on a fixed-fee basis based on the complexity of the dispute and the scope of research required. You'll know the cost before we start.
Focused legal research
From £150
A targeted research note on a specific legal question arising from your dispute.
Full position assessment
From £300
Comprehensive research covering the legal framework, your position, and your options — with a written summary.
Research plus pre-action support
From £450
Full position assessment plus a draft letter before action or claim preparation support.
All fees are agreed in advance. Free 30-minute consultation available before you commit.
Not sure where you stand?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and we'll tell you whether legal research would help — and what it would cover.