Is your “right to be right” worth the bankruptcy of your business?
The Silent SME Killer: 2025 Litigation Reality
For a UK Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), a contract dispute isn’t just a legal disagreement; it is a financial hemorrhage. While you wait for a “day in court” that is likely 18–24 months away, your business is bleeding.
- The Cashflow Crisis: 43% of SMEs face a severe cash flow crisis during active litigation.
- The £40 Billion Drain: UK SMEs lose an estimated £40 billion annually to unpaid debts and payment disputes.
- The “Victory” Paradox: Only 60% of winning parties actually recover their legal costs. In many cases, the legal fees (averaging £75,000+ per party) exceed the value of the original contract.
- Management Distraction: Business owners lose an average of 30% of their productivity to dispute-related stress and admin.
The Solution: Unlocking Capital in Weeks, Not Years
Mediation is the “Cashflow Rescuer” for the modern business. Unlike the “winner-takes-all” court system, mediation allows for creative commercial settlements that keep you trading.
- Speed of Recovery: Resolve your payment or contract issue in 2–4 weeks.
- Cost Efficiency: Mediation typically costs just 10% of litigation expenses.
- Confidentiality: Protect your credit rating and professional reputation from public court records.
- Relationship Preservation: 82% of supplier relationships end after court; mediation allows you to fix the contract and keep the partner.
“A business in court is a business in stasis. Mediation is the only tool that allows you to settle the past and secure your future in a single afternoon.” — Davinder Singh Bal.
Take Action: Resolve Today, Move Forward Tomorrow
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