posted 20th July 2025
If your business faces a legal dispute between £10,000 and £25,000, it will typically fall under the Fast Track in the County Court system.
Whether you're pursuing a breach of contract, an unpaid invoice, or a property dispute, it's essential to understand how fast—track claims work and how to resolve your case quickly and cost-effectively.
At Meridian Legal Services, we help individuals and businesses across the West Midlands manage fast-track claims efficiently by giving them direct access to experienced barristers, without the need to instruct a solicitor.
This saves you time and money and ensures your case is handled by a litigation expert from day one.
What Is a Fast Track Claim?
The Fast Track is part of the civil court system for claims valued between £10,000 and £25,000. These cases are typically:
- Straightforward in terms of law and evidence
- Heard in the County Court
- Expected to last no longer than a day in court
- Resolved in around 30 weeks from allocation
Fast Track claims are often used for:
- Business-to-business debt recovery
- Breach of contract
- Faulty goods or services
- Unpaid commercial invoices
- Commercial lease issues
Handling these claims correctly requires careful case preparation, evidence management, and representation, particularly as legal costs may not be fully recoverable from the losing party.
Meridian Legal Services – Fast Track Claim Experts
At Meridian Legal Services, we specialise in helping West Midlands businesses navigate the fast-track process quickly and affordably.
- Direct Access to Barristers – No Solicitor Required
We connect you directly with specialist civil and commercial barristers under the Public Access Scheme. This allows you to cut out solicitor fees and go straight to the legal expert representing you in court.
- Fixed Fees & Transparent Pricing
We offer fixed-fee packages for case review, preparation, and court representation, so you know exactly what you're paying for, with no hidden charges.
- Fast, Professional Service
We understand that time is money in business. We work quickly to prepare your claim or defence, gather supporting documents, and prepare your case for court or settlement.
- Local Coverage Across the West Midlands
We regularly assist clients in courts throughout the region, with experience in the following County Courts: Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre, Wolverhampton County Court, Coventry Combined Court Centre, Walsall County Court, Dudley County Court, Solihull County Court, Telford County Court, Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court, Nuneaton County Court, Worcester Combined Court Centre.
Whether you're based in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull, or elsewhere, we can help you handle your case from initial advice to the final hearing.
Don't Face Court Alone — Get the Right Legal Support
The Fast Track system may seem more straightforward than complex High Court litigation. However, it still involves strict rules, deadlines, and procedures. Mistakes can result in delays, dismissed claims, or unnecessary cost orders.
With Meridian Legal Services, you get expert help from day one, including case strategy, statement drafting, bundle preparation, and experienced representation in court.
Contact Us for Help With Fast Track Claims
If you're involved in a legal dispute between £10,000 and £25,000, we can help you resolve it efficiently and affordably.
