Litigation and insurance (IN 4)

The cost of bringing or defending a legal action can put serious financial pressure on your business, whether you eventually win the case or not.

You could potentially be sued by an employee, a customer, a supplier or a member of the public. Or you could need legal help to resolve a dispute with a government agency such as Customs and Excise.

This briefing outlines:

• The most common reasons why businesses are sued, including breaches of legislation.
• The most common reasons why businesses sue.
• What you can do to reduce the risks.
• What insurance you can buy to cover the costs of legal actions.