Overview

It is easy to feel on the edge of an abyss when a claim form listing your company as a defendant arrives on your doorstep or if you believe an existing dispute has to go through the courts in order to reach a conclusion.
Happily there are alternatives to achieve resolution rather than engaging in a lengthy court process. Settling a matter should always be at the forefront of any discussion, regardless of whether proceedings have been issued.
Although resolving a dispute without the aid of the court is not always appropriate, it often is the cleanest, simplest and, most importantly, cheapest way out. There are two key escape routes to settle cases, each with their own important distinctive features namely Part 36 offers and 'Calderbank' offers.