FAQs

This simply means taking legal steps to resolve a dispute about a property, for example who owns what, where a boundary is, or a disagreement with a tenant. If talking things through hasn’t worked, litigation may be the next step to resolve things fairly. 

Property litigation is the legal process used to resolve disagreements about property. This might include issues with neighbours, landlords or tenants, boundaries, or problems with a lease. In Leicester, many disputes can be sorted without going to court, but legal support helps make sure your rights are protected.

A litigation solicitor helps you deal with property disputes and makes sure everything is handled properly. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, or business in Leicester, they’ll give you expert advice and can represent you if the problem goes to court.

All litigators are solicitors, but not all solicitors are litigators. A solicitor can help with all sorts of legal matters, but a litigator focuses on solving disputes, often involving court. Our Leicester team have solicitors who do both, so you get full support from start to finish. 

The process usually involves: trying to resolve things before going to court, officially starting a claim, getting the case ready, preparing for trial, and then the trial itself. Your solicitor will guide you through each step and help you understand what’s happening at every stage.

A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is the first step in the mediation process. It allows the mediator to assess whether your case is suitable for mediation and if so, explain how mediation could help.

In many situations, especially before certain family court mediation services can be accessed, a MIAM is a legal requirement. However, continuing with mediation is voluntary.

Since 2024, attending an MIAM has been compulsory under the new Family Procedure Rules, unless you are exempt. However, mediation itself is not compulsory, if the mediator believes it unsuitable.

If the other person declines to attend, mediation cannot continue. The mediator can provide confirmation of this, which you may need if you apply to court.