Injunctions.

Understanding Commercial Injunctions

Commercial Injunctions should always have their basis in some legitimate threat to your business. For example, orders to prevent the publication of defamation should demonstrate a likely loss of earnings or a quantifiable damage to your reputation, brand perception or the goodwill of your customers. Often it is the immediacy of this threat that requires the use of a Business Injunction at all, as they are a fast and legally binding way to prevent or compel a course of action.

At Lanyon Bowdler we understand that our clients’ claims and cases are driven by commercial concerns first and foremost. At all times we work to protect your business interests against avoidable losses and unnecessary risks – balancing the risks of action against those of inaction where necessary.

We combine this with a transparent fee structure, so you always know what you will pay for our services. Where we can reclaim any costs from third parties, we will do so. In the case of Commercial Injunctions, we will also act to protect you against any future compensation claims, by preparing your injunction request to the courts as robustly as possible.

Lanyon Bowdler’s Approach to Injunctions

When you appoint Lanyon Bowdler to advise on a Commercial Injunction, we will make sure we understand all the details of your case. This allows us to give you an honest assessment of whether an injunction is the most appropriate way to proceed, or whether there are alternative ways to enforce your Intellectual Property rights, contracts of employment and other legal entitlements.

In some cases, it may be best to approach the relevant party before going to court. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including methods like Commercial Mediation can resolve some cases quickly, without the need for court action. Of course, this is only suitable if there is no excess risk involved with making the other party aware of your intents, and we can help you to decide whether the benefits of ADR outweigh any such risks in your case.

If court action is considered the best way to proceed, you still have the decision of whether or not to notify the third party upfront, or only when you serve the court’s injunction on them. This is not always a simple matter of personal preference; it can have a material impact on the legality of the injunction and the potential future costs involved.

No matter how you choose to proceed, we will give you the best possible legal advice from start to finish, to make sure you are fully aware of any risks and potential costs, and to prevent the courts from ‘watering down’ the terms of the injunction you are seeking. This gives the best possible outcome for you, our client, in every case regardless of the unique terms and circumstances involved.

Enquire About an Injunction Today

If you are facing potentially fraudulent or defamatory action by a third party, or any action you think will damage your brand financially, a Commercial Injunction could be the fastest and most cost-effective way to prevent that action from proceeding.

Equally if you have fallen victim to malicious action, a Prohibitory Injunction may be the solution to prevent individuals from transferring or disposing of assets and finances, or erasing important evidence including computer hard drives, memory cards and USB sticks, and other electronic or paper records.

Whatever you are facing, Lanyon Bowdler’s Commercial Dispute Lawyers are here to help by initially deciding whether an injunction is the correct legal tool for your unique circumstances, and if so, by building a robust case to present to the court when requesting your injunction. This not only improves your chances of an injunction being granted; it also reduces the risk that the court will dilute the terms of your injunction, or that you will be asked to compensate third parties later on.

Lanyon Bowdler can handle cases of all sizes, anywhere in England and Wales. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge in all parts of the two countries, and on the strength of our reputation in North Wales, Herefordshire and Shropshire in particular. We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, allowing us to act for clients throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales. Our wealth of experience makes us one of the leading firms of Commercial Injunction Solicitors in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester.

To enquire about an injunction today, fill in our online contact form or call us by telephone to discuss your case immediately. In either event, we will let you know what information we need in order to advise you on Commercial Injunctions and ADR – and all enquiries are handled with absolute privacy so that there is no immediate risk to your public reputation.