Commercial disputes

1. What do I do if someone threatens to sue me?
2. How do I set about suing someone?
3. If someone is proceeding against me with a nonsense case, how do I get it thrown out?
4. What will a solicitor do for me that I couldn't do for myself?
5. The other side's solicitors are demanding information from us. Do we have to give it?
6. What do we do if we think they are asking for information which is commercially sensitive?
7. How long will it take for a case to come to court?
8. What happens if the court hearing comes at an inconvenient time? Can we get it changed?
9. Where is the case likely to be held?
10. How much work will I have to do beforehand?
11. Will I have to appear as a witness?
12. Do I need a barrister to represent me?
13. How long will the court hearing take?
14. How will a judgment against me be enforced, or if I have a judgment in my favour, how do I enforce it?
15. Under what circumstances would it be worth appealing against a court judgement?
16. How do I proceed against an overseas debtor?
17. How do I proceed against a debtor based in Scotland?
18. What are the basic rules on costs recovery?
19. How does a conditional fee arrangement work?
20. Can I insure against losing?
21. What is an expert witness?
22. What is the meaning of 'without prejudice'?
23. Are there any alternatives to taking someone to court?