Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration
Our priority is to achieve the best possible outcome by emphasising a commercial solution while minimising legal fees. In handling Civil Litigation/Contractual Disputes, we aim to resolve disputes early through negotiation whenever feasible in order to reduce legal fees and reach an amicable and speedy resolution. We maintain reasonable fees and provide hands-on supervision throughout the entire process, ensuring you stay informed of all developments from start to finish.
Civil Litigation
This process involves initiating or defending a claim in either the State Courts of Singapore or the High Court, depending on the claim’s value. As your litigation lawyer in Singapore, we provide comprehensive services that include preparing all required legal pleadings and representing you at all necessary court attendances, including mediation sessions and providing practical and holistic advice to reach the best solution available to you.
Arbitration
Arbitration is a private method of dispute resolution that is often more cost-effective and quicker than taking a case to court. As a seasoned contract dispute lawyer, Mr. Bridges, a member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, has successfully handled numerous arbitration cases.
Debt Collection & Recovery
We offer professional legal solutions for debt collection in Singapore, ensuring a smooth process that avoids conflicts, harassment, or any damage to our clients’ reputations. If you are a provider of services or supplier of goods/materials and have outstanding invoices from your client, we can assist by issuing standard letters of demand at highly competitive rates. Should payment not be made, we will initiate a claim in court to recover the outstanding amounts. Our priority is not just to obtain a court judgement but to secure actual payment of your invoices from the debtor.
Contract Disputes
Our services cover all aspects of contract dispute resolution. We thoroughly review the terms of your contract and provide expert advice on the strengths of your case against the other party. Our approach prioritises achieving a financially practical solution to the dispute.
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
We provide expert advice on the practical steps involved in initiating bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings against a debtor. With extensive experience in bankruptcy law concerning individuals, we efficiently manage the complex paperwork required to prosecute or defend a claim. Should a client wish to settle outstanding debts, we promptly assist in applying to join relevant debt repayment schemes.
Torts: Negligence, Personal Injury, Defamation
Tort law covers various types of claims, with negligence being a key area that addresses compensation for harm caused by breach of a duty of care. This can arise from incidents such as workplace accidents, leading to personal injury or property damage. Our goal is to safeguard your interests, and we offer expert guidance on achieving fair resolutions for all parties involved. If a claim proceeds to court, we are prepared to represent you, whether you are pursuing compensation or defending against a claim. Defamation is another area of tort law, and involves harm to personal or business reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Christopher Bridges Law Corporation
We are a commercial and criminal litigation law firm licensed to practise in Singapore, with affiliated offices within Asia. We have developed a very close working relationship with our Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners with whom we have been working with since 1995.