Clear legal help, at a fixed price, when it matters most.

We help businesses restructure, resolve disputes and get their contracts right, and help individuals with family, housing and estate planning. Straight answers, agreed fees and no surprises.

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Business Restructuring & TurnaroundBusiness AcquisitionsLand DevelopmentCommercial Construction ProjectsBusiness Contracts & AgreementsContractual Disputes & Money ClaimsStarting & Setting Up a BusinessBusiness Immigration & Sponsor LicencesSeparation & Divorce LawLandlord & Tenant LawWills & Lasting Powers of AttorneyHelp Representing Yourself in Court
For businesses

Steady your business, protect your position

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Lead service

Business Restructuring & Turnaround

Cash-flow pressure, creditor demands or a business that needs to change shape. We help you understand your options, negotiate with creditors and plan the next step, working with licensed insolvency practitioners where a formal process is needed.

Talk to us about restructuring
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Buying or selling

Business Acquisitions

Buying or selling a business. We help with due diligence, heads of terms, negotiating the deal and the sale agreement, so you know exactly what you are taking on. Steps that need a regulated solicitor, such as transferring property, go through our partner firms.

Discuss an acquisition
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Property

Land Development

Taking a site from purchase to planning to build. We help with option and promotion agreements, joint ventures, planning and funding arrangements. Property transfers and Land Registry work are handled by our partner solicitors.

Discuss a development
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Construction

Commercial Construction Projects

Building contracts and subcontracts, payment applications, variations and delays. We help you agree sound terms at the start and resolve disputes, including adjudication, if things go wrong.

Discuss a project
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Contracts

Business Contracts & Agreements

We draft, review and negotiate supplier, customer, shareholder and employment contracts in plain English, so you know what you are signing and where the risks sit.

Get a contract reviewed
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Disputes

Contractual Disputes & Money Claims

Letters before action, negotiation and mediation to settle disputes and recover money owed without the cost of going to court. If a claim does go to court, we can support you in running it yourself, or one of our partner solicitor firms can act for you.

Resolve a dispute
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Starting out

Starting & Setting Up a Business

Choosing a structure, registering a company, terms and conditions and the first contracts you need, done properly from day one.

Start a business
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By referral

Business Immigration & Sponsor Licences

Sponsor licences, skilled worker visas and right-to-work checks. We take your enquiry and introduce you to one of our partner firms of solicitors, who advise and act for you directly under their own regulation.

Ask about immigration
For individuals

Practical help with life's legal problems

A one-to-one consultation with an adviser
Family

Separation & Divorce Law

Separation, divorce, finances and arrangements for children. Calm, practical guidance, help preparing paperwork and support through mediation.

Get family guidance
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Housing

Landlord & Tenant Law

Disrepair, deposits, possession notices and disputes with landlords or tenants. We explain where you stand and help you respond.

Get housing help
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Planning ahead

Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney

Fixed-fee wills and lasting powers of attorney, so the people you trust can act for you and your estate passes as you intend.

Make a will
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Going it alone

Help Representing Yourself in Court

If you are bringing or defending a claim without a solicitor, we help you prepare documents, organise evidence and understand court procedure.

Get litigant support
Lead service

Business Restructuring & Turnaround

When cash is tight, creditors are pressing or the business no longer fits the market, the earlier you act the more options you have. We sit down with you, look at the numbers and the contracts, and explain plainly where the business stands and what can realistically be done.

That might mean renegotiating payment terms with suppliers, landlords or HMRC, restructuring loans and leases, selling or closing part of the business, or bringing in new investment. We prepare the proposals, lead the negotiations with creditors and help you put a practical recovery plan in place.

Where a formal insolvency process such as an administration or a company voluntary arrangement is the right answer, we work alongside licensed insolvency practitioners, who take the formal appointment. We stay with you throughout, so you have one team guiding you from the first conversation to the finish.

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Buying or selling

Business Acquisitions

Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest decisions an owner makes. We help you get the structure right from the start, whether it is a share purchase or an asset purchase, and agree clear heads of terms so both sides know what is on the table.

For buyers, we coordinate due diligence on the company's contracts, staff, liabilities and finances, and flag the risks that should shape the price or the protections you need. For sellers, we help you prepare, answer the buyer's questions and negotiate warranties and indemnities you can live with.

We negotiate and review the sale agreement and supporting documents through to completion. Any step that must be carried out by a regulated solicitor, such as transferring or registering property, is handled by one of our partner solicitor firms, and we tell you clearly when that applies.

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Property

Land Development

Taking a site from first viewing to finished scheme involves landowners, planners, funders and builders, each with their own agreements. We help developers, landowners and investors put those relationships on a sound footing.

We advise on and negotiate option agreements, promotion agreements, conditional contracts and joint ventures, and help you understand planning obligations such as section 106 agreements and how they affect the viability of your scheme. We also help structure funding and development agreements so everyone's role and return are clear.

Property transfers, registration at HM Land Registry and other conveyancing work must be carried out by a regulated solicitor, so these are handled by our partner solicitor firms. We coordinate with them so the whole transaction runs smoothly.

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Construction

Commercial Construction Projects

Most construction disputes start with a contract that was unclear or not followed. We help employers, contractors and subcontractors agree sound terms at the outset, including JCT and NEC forms, appointments, subcontracts and collateral warranties.

During the project, we help you manage payment applications and pay less notices, variations, delays and extensions of time, so problems are dealt with before they grow. Getting the paperwork right as you go protects your cash flow and your position.

If a dispute does arise, we help you negotiate a settlement and can prepare and run statutory adjudication, the fast-track process for construction payment disputes. Where a matter needs to go to court, one of our partner solicitor firms can act for you.

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Contracts

Business Contracts & Agreements

Good contracts prevent most business disputes. We draft, review and negotiate the agreements your business relies on every day, written in plain English so you understand what you are signing.

That includes terms and conditions of business, supplier and customer agreements, distribution and agency agreements, shareholder and partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, and employment contracts and staff handbooks.

When you are sent a contract to sign, we review it quickly, explain where the risks sit and suggest the changes worth asking for. We agree the fee with you before we start, so there are no surprises.

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Disputes

Contractual Disputes & Money Claims

Unpaid invoices and broken agreements can hold up your business and your cash flow. We help you assess the strength of your position and the most cost-effective way to resolve it, whether you are owed money or a claim has been made against you.

Most disputes can be settled without going to court. We prepare letters before action that follow the court's pre-action rules, negotiate with the other side and support you through mediation and other forms of settlement.

If the matter does go to court, we can help you prepare and run the claim yourself, from the claim form to the evidence. If you would prefer someone to conduct the case for you, one of our partner solicitor firms can take it on and act for you directly.

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Starting out

Starting & Setting Up a Business

Getting the foundations right at the start saves time and money later. We help you choose the right structure, whether a sole trader, partnership, limited company or LLP, and explain what each means for liability and day-to-day running.

We can register your company, prepare articles of association and a shareholders' agreement, and set up founder and investor arrangements so everyone knows where they stand from day one.

We also prepare the documents a new business needs to trade with confidence, including terms and conditions, website terms and privacy notices, supplier and customer contracts and your first employment contracts.

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By referral

Business Immigration & Sponsor Licences

Many businesses need to recruit from overseas, and the rules on sponsor licences, skilled worker visas and right-to-work checks are strict. Getting them wrong can mean civil penalties or losing the ability to sponsor workers.

Just Litigate does not give immigration advice itself. When you contact us, we take the details of what you need and introduce you to one of our partner firms of solicitors, who are regulated to give immigration advice and act for you directly.

Our partner firms can help with applying for and maintaining a sponsor licence, assigning certificates of sponsorship, skilled worker and other business visas, and setting up compliant right-to-work checks. You will receive their terms and fees in writing before any work begins.

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Family

Separation & Divorce Law

Separation is one of the hardest times in anyone's life. We give calm, practical guidance so you understand the process and your options, and can make decisions with a clear head.

We help with no-fault divorce and dissolution, dividing finances and property, maintenance and pensions, and arrangements for children. Wherever possible we help you reach agreement through negotiation and mediation, which is usually quicker, cheaper and less stressful than going to court.

If an application to court is needed, we can help you prepare the forms and documents and understand each stage so you can manage it yourself. If you would like a solicitor to conduct the case for you, we can introduce you to one of our partner solicitor firms.

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Housing

Landlord & Tenant Law

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, housing problems can quickly become stressful. We explain where you stand under the law and help you respond in the right way, at the right time.

For landlords, we help with tenancy agreements, deposit protection, serving valid notices and recovering rent arrears. For tenants, we help with disrepair, deposit disputes, unlawful eviction and challenging notices that have not been served correctly.

We also help with commercial leases and lease renewals. If a case goes to court, we can help you prepare your documents and evidence, and our partner solicitor firms can act for you where you need representation.

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Planning ahead

Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney

A clear, valid will makes sure your estate passes to the people you choose and saves your family difficult decisions later. We prepare wills for a fixed fee, from simple wills to arrangements involving trusts, property and blended families.

A lasting power of attorney lets someone you trust make decisions for you if you become unable to. We prepare both types, for property and financial affairs and for health and welfare, and help you register them with the Office of the Public Guardian.

We take time to understand your family and your wishes, explain your choices in plain English and make sure everything is signed and witnessed correctly, so your documents work when they are needed.

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Going it alone

Help Representing Yourself in Court

More and more people bring or defend court cases without a solicitor, often to keep costs down. Representing yourself is your right, and with the right preparation it can work well.

We help you understand the court process, prepare claim forms, defences and witness statements, organise your evidence into a clear bundle and get ready for the hearing, step by step and for an agreed fee.

We do not conduct the case or speak for you in court. You stay in control of your case and present it yourself, with our support behind you. If you decide you would rather have a solicitor act for you, we can introduce you to one of our partner solicitor firms.

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Beyond our specialisms

Something else? We can still help.

Employment, property, personal injury, criminal, tax and more. Whatever your legal issue, we partner with specialist solicitors in each area of law and will put you in touch with the right one.

Tell us what you need
How it works

Three steps, and you know the cost before we begin

  1. Free first call

    Tell us what is happening. We will say plainly whether we can help, or point you to someone who can.

  2. Fixed quote in writing

    You receive a written quote covering the work, the fee and the timescale. Nothing starts until you agree it.

  3. We get to work

    You have one named contact who keeps you updated and replies within two working days.

Client testimonials

What our clients say

I approached Just Litigate with a Housing matter which had been made complicated by my tenants. … Very happy with the way they handled my matter.
Olena KrochakHousing
One of the best Family Lawyers around. Arunan who was my first point of contact made this daunting divorce matter look so easy.
RubaSeparation & divorce
Had an urgent JV to be drafted in accordance with the Laws of England & Wales and the United Arab Emirates. … Ever grateful. Keep up the professionalism.
Chelvaa HomesJoint venture agreement
Instructed Just Litigate to complete a Lease Deal with Bedfordshire County Council and I was very impressed. … Great Job.
Elexir EstatesCommercial lease
Instructed Just Litigate in respect of obtaining a Sponsor Licence. Successfully obtained with minimal fuss. Really happy.
SRI Food & WineSponsor licence
Sought the help of Just Litigate to assist in an Immigration matter. Very complex issue as I had instructed another firm previously. … A big Thank you!
Olga KuprienkoImmigration
The Just Litigate office in Gants Hill
Good legal help should be clear, affordable and available to every business and household that needs it.
About Just Litigate

A modern approach to Legal & Business solutions

Just Litigate was founded by Arunan Sriskandarajah, our CEO, to give small businesses and individuals access to experienced legal guidance at a fraction of the cost of a traditional law firm.

We work in partnership with solicitors, barristers and financial institutions, so we can deliver every service we offer in the most cost-effective and time-efficient way. Where a matter needs a regulated professional, such as court proceedings or immigration advice, our partner takes it on and acts for you directly, and we tell you clearly before that happens.

Our Team

The people behind Just Litigate

A small, experienced team you can speak to directly, backed by specialist partner solicitors across every area of law.

Jonathan EdwardsBusiness Development
Maria DmitrievaAcquisitions & Construction
Arunan SriskandarajahCEO
About Arunan

Arunan Sriskandarajah, CEO

Arunan is the founder and CEO of Just Litigate. He holds an LLB and an LLM, with his master's in law focused on international trade disputes.

He began his career in the legal sector in 1999 in UK high street practice, where he gained a thorough grounding in the everyday legal services that individuals and small businesses rely on. During that time he formed and managed law firms and helped bring firms together through mergers.

Arunan then worked as an international trade disputes lawyer in Jordan and Dubai, before taking on new ventures in the oil and gas industry in Jordan and Russia. He has also held legal and management roles in the confectionery sector in Ukraine and in the telecoms industry (MVNO) in the UK, where he managed and developed the legal function in fast-moving businesses across different markets and legal systems.

With more than 25 years of experience across high street practice, international firms and industry, Arunan founded Just Litigate to bring that commercial and practical expertise to assist businesses and individuals.
About Jonathan

Jonathan Edwards, Business Development

Jonathan leads business development at Just Litigate. He holds an LLB from London Metropolitan University, completed in 2004, and an MBA from the University of London, a long-held ambition that built on his legal grounding.

Jonathan has helped many City firms form mergers and partnerships designed to strengthen their portfolios and open up new income streams. His work combines commercial strategy with a clear understanding of the legal framework behind each deal.

At Just Litigate, Jonathan brings that blend of legal knowledge and business insight to our clients, helping businesses spot opportunities, build the right relationships and grow with confidence.
About Maria

Maria Dmitrieva, Acquisitions & Construction

Maria leads our work on business acquisitions and construction projects. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds a degree in Accounting & Finance.

Maria began her career in Dubai as Sales and Marketing Manager at a renowned accountancy firm. She went on to work as a hedge fund manager for an investment firm, also in Dubai, where she gained valuable insight into corporate governance and the legal and accounting side of investment.

She then returned to Belarus to complete her degree in Accounting & Finance before qualifying as a member of the ACCA. At Just Litigate, Maria brings that financial expertise and commercial experience to clients who are buying, selling or developing businesses and property, making sure the numbers and the structure of every deal stand up.
London and beyond

We help businesses and families across London, Essex and the rest of England and Wales.

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Contact

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Phone
020 8923 9230
Office
40 Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, Essex IG2 6XQ
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm
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Our regulatory status

Unregulated, and clear about what that means

  • Not SRA or BSB regulated. Just Litigate is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board.
  • We do not carry out reserved legal activities, such as conducting litigation or appearing as your advocate in court. If you need these, or immigration advice, we refer you to a regulated partner firm.
  • Specialist partner solicitors. When a partner firm of solicitors takes on your matter, you become their client. They are regulated by the SRA, so the SRA protections apply to that work. We will tell you about any referral fee in writing.
  • Different protections apply. You cannot claim from the SRA Compensation Fund or complain to the Legal Ombudsman about us. Please refer to our complaints procedure.