Commercial Litigation Lawyers
Why Hire a Lawyer for Commercial Litigation?
Hiring a commercial litigation lawyer gives you peace of mind and greater efficiency. They objectively assess the strength of your case from the outset, which helps you avoid costly proceedings or making concessions too quickly, and choose the most advantageous course of action for you: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
By acting as a neutral and professional third party, they help preserve your business relationship with your partner. Finally, by drafting solid contracts in advance, they reduce the risk of future disputes and safeguard your company’s growth.
✦ Process
Our approach
At the heart of our practice is our lawyers' commitment to putting our clients first. We understand that every legal situation is unique, and we take the time to listen, understand your situation and develop the best strategy for you.
Consultation
A legal consultation is the first essential step in accessing our services. During this consultation, our lawyers will have the opportunity to hear and better understand your situation, so as to best answer your questions and concerns.
Legal advice
Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of various areas of law, our lawyers can provide you with legal advice and solutions that are relevant and tailored to your situation.
Representation
You can count on the oratory skills and determination of our lawyers to represent you and defend your interests before courts or government agencies.
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What services do our commercial litigation lawyers offer?
From legal consultation to representation, including legal opinions, the attorneys at Boavista Legal Services assist you in the following areas:
- Contractual liability
- Non-contractual civil liability
- Liability arising from property
- Hidden defects
- Consumer protection
- Debt collection
- Action for payment
- Appeals
- Contract disputes
- Commercial leases
- Disputes between shareholders and business partners
- Construction litigation
- Neighborhood disputes
- Resolution of conflicts between shareholders or business partners
- Challenging a decision by a government or administrative agency
Contract Disputes Between Businesses
A well-drafted contract does not eliminate all risks of disagreement. Whether it involves a delayed delivery, a disputed payment, or differing interpretations of the terms, we help you analyze the scope of the terms, determine whether there has been a breach, and evaluate your options.
Disputes Between Shareholders and Partners
Disputes between business partners and associates are among the most sensitive, as they affect both personal relationships and the survival of the business.
Deadlocked decision-making, the exclusion of a partner, and disputed compensation: these situations can paralyze a business. We can advise you on your rights and obligations, whether they stem from a unanimous agreement, the articles of incorporation, or the law, as well as on your available legal remedies.
Collection of Trade Receivables
Unpaid invoices can strain a company’s cash flow, especially if they pile up. We can assist you at every stage of the collection process: case analysis, formal notice, and legal action.
We can also monitor the statute of limitations and the creditworthiness of your debtors to ensure that your efforts are proportionate to the likelihood of recovery.
Commercial Liability
Professional errors, defective products, negligence, misleading information, or breaches of confidentiality in the course of their business activities, companies may cause harm to third parties. We can advise you whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant.
Commercial Real Estate Disputes
Commercial real estate can give rise to numerous disputes: lease renewals or terminations, the allocation of common expenses, construction and repairs, failure to pay rent, and hidden defects. These cases often involve significant financial stakes and tight deadlines.
We represent landlords and tenants, as well as buyers and sellers, by analyzing the obligations set forth in the lease or the deed of sale and defending your interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Boavista, we handle contractual disputes, debt collection, commercial liability, disputes related to commercial real estate, and any other commercial litigation matters.
Yes, in fact, that’s preferable. Negotiation allows the parties to reach an agreement directly, with the support of lawyers. Mediation involves a neutral third party who facilitates dialogue without imposing a solution. Arbitration entrusts the decision to an arbitrator chosen by the parties. These approaches are generally faster, more confidential, and less expensive than a trial.
This varies depending on the nature of the case, the complexity of the dispute, and the chosen method of resolution. A negotiated settlement can be reached in a matter of weeks or months, whereas a trial can last for years.
Consider their experience in commercial litigation, their understanding of business issues, their strategy, their communication skills, and their transparency regarding fees.
Costs generally include professional fees, court costs, expert fees, and costs related to evidence. A strategic approach often helps to keep these costs under control; we discuss this during the initial consultation.