Legal disputes are often very expensive, never mind the stress that defending or pursuing an action can bring.

Traditional liability insurance policies will cover the legal costs in defending some claims, although they will not assist for a wide range of circumstances, such as employment, or contract disputes. They will also not help when you need to pursue an action against a third party.

Legal expenses insurance will not pay for any damages awarded, although will cover the costs of solicitors, barristers and expert witnesses. Undoubtedly one of the most important benefits of this cover, is that the insurers will manage the claim start to finish, removing a great deal of worry and stress at a difficult time.

A commercial legal protection policy can usually help with the following types of issues: