You tell us what’s happening
We understand the dispute, the people involved and what matters most.
Civil Case Management
A structured route for substantial disputes.
SQN assesses the commercial and strategic position, structures the route forward and manages a defined dispute through clear stages and decision gates.
Matter-specific engagement
The Civil model
One matter. One managed structure.
A dispute is more than a legal question. It is an evidence, cost, recovery and decision problem that must remain commercially proportionate.
SQN brings those elements together: assessing the matter, developing the strategic and commercial structure, examining evidence and recovery, coordinating the required lawyers and specialists, managing cost and funding requirements and reviewing continued viability as the matter progresses.
How a matter moves through SQN
A clear route from problem to outcome.
Every case is different. The way we manage it is structured.
We assess the position
We look at the facts, potential recovery, risk and whether SQN is the right fit.
We structure the route
The scope, commercial model, funding route and next stage are made clear.
We build the strategy
Evidence, options, costs and the likely path forward are brought together.
We act early where possible
Investigation, negotiation and positioning can begin before greater escalation is needed.
We coordinate the right specialists
Lawyers, counsel, experts and other professionals are brought in when required.
We progress toward resolution
Settlement, determination, enforcement or another appropriate outcome is pursued.
Recovery and closure
The agreed recovery route is completed and the matter is formally closed.
Stage-gated progression
Every stage is a decision gate.
A matter proceeds only where continued merit, proportionality, funding and strategic justification remain. Not every matter passes through every stage.
Early positioning
Understand the facts, evidence, opponent, recovery position, urgency and available routes.
Active progression
Where justified, coordinate more substantial professional, procedural and strategic activity.
Determination & recovery
Prepare for settlement, final determination, enforcement or recovery where required.
What SQN manages
Control across the full commercial position.
SQN maintains the connection between strategy and execution, so individual workstreams do not drift apart.
Evidence and viability
Facts, documents, risks and recovery prospects are tested in context.
Professionals and scope
Independent specialists are appointed against defined work and authority.
Cost and funding
Requirements are planned and controlled; funding is considered separately.
Decisions and progression
Each next step is tied to purpose, proportionality and the latest position.
Commercial structure
Agreed for the specific matter.
The SQN structure may include assessment or management fees, third-party professional costs and agreed participation in a realised recovery. Full terms are documented before substantive work progresses.
Self-funded
A client may fund the matter or particular stages directly.
Externally funded
Approved private capital may be coordinated for a specific case requirement.
Combined route
A matter may use a blend of client and external funding where approved.
Funding is assessed separately, is never automatic and is subject to approval, documentation and funds becoming available.
Initial review
Is there a substantial dispute to manage?
Share the situation at a high level. SQN will consider whether it potentially fits the Civil model.