Businesses, landlords and individuals with a listed hearing
Urgent and court representation solicitors
Professional representation for civil and property-related hearings, applications and court proceedings, including matters where instructions are received at short notice.
Hearings are where cases are decided and where poor preparation becomes expensive. A possession list gives a judge minutes to read the file; an application hearing turns on whether the evidence answers the test; a tribunal expects the bundle to be in the order it works in.
This is the single canonical page for our hearing representation. Whether the underlying matter is a possession claim, a leasehold application or a contract dispute, the advocacy is arranged here.
Sometimes a hearing or application is approaching and legal representation is required at short notice. Resolve Legal Services can assess urgent instructions, the nature of the hearing and the available preparation time before confirming whether we are able to assist.
When clients may need urgent representation
- An upcoming County Court hearing where representation is needed
- An interim application listed at short notice
- An urgent application that has just been issued or served
- A hearing where representation has unexpectedly become necessary
- A matter where legal assistance is required shortly before a hearing
- Landlords with a listed possession hearing or enforcement application
- Businesses with an application, case management conference or trial listing
- Clients whose previous solicitor has come off the record close to a hearing
- Parties with a First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) hearing
- Litigants who have run a matter themselves and need representation at the hearing
Hearings we attend
- Short-notice court representation
- Where instructions are received close to a hearing, we assess the nature of the hearing, what has already been filed and the preparation time available before confirming whether we can act. Availability will depend on the circumstances, the nature of the matter, the hearing requirements and the time available.
- Possession hearings
- Residential and commercial possession lists, contested hearings and adjourned or reopened matters.
- Interim applications
- Set-aside, strike-out, summary judgment, relief from sanctions, extensions and specific disclosure.
- Case management
- Case management conferences, directions hearings and costs and budgeting hearings.
- Tribunal hearings
- Service charge, lease extension and enfranchisement hearings in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
- Enforcement applications
- Warrants and writs, suspension applications and applications to transfer to the High Court.
- Trials and final hearings
- Preparation of bundles, witness handling and advocacy, or instruction of counsel where the case warrants it.
How Resolve can help
- Confirm quickly whether the hearing can be prepared properly in the time available
- Prepare the bundle, chronology and skeleton so the judge can follow the case
- Advise on realistic outcomes and settlement parameters before you attend
- Attend and conduct the hearing, or instruct and brief counsel where that is better value
- Report the outcome with the next steps and any order obligations diarised
Instructing us for a hearing
1. Availability check
Send the hearing date, court or tribunal and what is listed. We confirm availability and conflicts.
2. Papers and instructions
Claim papers, orders, statements of case, evidence and your objectives.
3. Preparation
Bundle, chronology and skeleton argument prepared and any further evidence filed in time.
4. Hearing and report
Attendance, advocacy, negotiation at court where appropriate, and a written outcome report.
Why instruct us for a hearing
- Regular attendance in property and possession lists
- Honest answers about whether a late instruction can be taken safely
- One canonical point of contact for hearings across all our practice areas
- Attending courts and tribunals in London, Watford, Hertfordshire and further afield as required
Where we attend
We attend county court hearing centres, the High Court and the First-tier Tribunal in London, Hertfordshire and elsewhere in England & Wales, with remote attendance where the court directs it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you represent me at short notice?
Resolve Legal Services may be able to assist with short-notice representation depending on the nature of the hearing, the circumstances and the time available for preparation. Contact us as soon as possible so that we can assess the matter.
Can a solicitor represent me at a County Court hearing?
Depending on the nature of the proceedings and the circumstances of the case, legal representation may be available. Resolve can advise on the appropriate level of assistance.
Can I instruct you for a single hearing?
Yes. We accept instructions for discrete hearings — possession lists, applications, case management conferences, tribunal hearings and enforcement applications — as well as full conduct of a case.
Tell us the hearing date, the court or tribunal and what is listed when you enquire, so we can confirm availability quickly.
What do you need in order to cover a hearing at short notice?
The claim papers and order listing the hearing, the statements of case, any evidence filed, the previous solicitor's file where relevant, and clear instructions on your objectives and settlement parameters.
We will tell you promptly if the hearing cannot be prepared safely in the time available.
What do the courts expect before a civil claim is issued?
The parties are expected to follow any applicable pre-action protocol or the practice direction: set out the claim clearly, disclose key documents, respond within a reasonable time and consider alternative dispute resolution.
Failing to do so can be penalised in costs even by a party who ultimately wins.
Start Your Enquiry
Tell us briefly what has happened and what you need. Email and telephone are both required so we can respond in the way that suits you.