What the contract saysdecides the dispute.We read it first.
SIRI Law LLP resolves disputes about what a contract means, whether it was breached, whether it was validly terminated and what remedy follows, for businesses, founders and individuals on either side of the agreement.
- Free first consultation
- Contract review first
- Notice, negotiate, arbitrate or litigate
- Clear cost estimates
- Hyderabad and online
Contract Disputes
A contract dispute is usually decided by a handful of clauses and the paper trail around them: what was promised, what was performed, what notice was given and what loss followed. We start with the words and the record, then tell you the strongest position and the most sensible route.
Businesses in a dispute with a customer or supplier
Claims and defences over delivery, quality, milestones, delay and non-payment.
Companies ending or resisting termination
Whether termination was valid, what notice was needed and what is owed.
Technology and services providers
Disagreements over deliverables, change requests, SLAs and liability caps.
Founders, contractors and individuals
Consultancy, employment-adjacent, lease, loan and settlement agreements.
Roadmap
From clause to remedy, step by step.
Contract disputes follow a logical order. Getting each step right protects the next.
- 01First consultation
Read the contract
The agreement usually decides the answer, the forum and the deadline.
- Scope, obligations and payment terms
- Termination, notice and cure provisions
- Liability caps, indemnities and force majeure
- Governing law, forum and arbitration clause
- 02Days one to ten
Build the record
Performance evidence is what turns a claim into a case.
- Emails, messages, invoices and delivery records
- Timeline of performance and complaints
- Notices given and received
- Quantifying loss and mitigation steps
- 03Weeks one to four
Notice and negotiate
Many contract disputes settle here.
- Notice of breach, cure or termination drafted carefully
- Reply to the other side's notice
- Negotiation and without-prejudice proposals
- Mediation where required or useful
- 04Proceedings
Claim or defend
Choose the remedy and the forum together.
- Damages, refund or price recovery
- Specific performance or injunction
- Arbitration or commercial court filing
- Defence, counterclaim and set-off
- 05Outcome
Enforce or settle
An outcome matters only once it is delivered.
- Judgment or award
- Appeals and challenges
- Execution and recovery
- Settlement terms and release
What we do
Contract disputes, end to end.
Individual matters, or ongoing counsel through SIRI Shield.
Breach of contract claims and defences
Claims for non-performance, delay and defective performance, and defences to them.
- Breach
- Damages
- Defence
Termination disputes
Advice on whether to terminate, how, and what follows, or how to challenge a termination.
- Termination
- Notice
- Cure
Contract interpretation
Opinions and proceedings on ambiguous clauses, conflicting documents and course of dealing.
- Interpretation
- Ambiguity
- Opinions
Damages and liquidated damages
Assessing recoverable loss, mitigation, and the enforceability of liquidated damages clauses.
- Damages
- LDs
- Mitigation
Specific performance and injunctions
Compelling performance or restraining breach, including non-compete and confidentiality obligations.
- Specific performance
- Injunctions
- Confidentiality
Indemnity and limitation of liability
Claims and defences based on indemnities, warranties and liability caps.
- Indemnity
- Warranties
- Caps
Force majeure and frustration
Whether an event excuses performance and what happens to obligations and payments.
- Force majeure
- Frustration
- Relief
Settlement and release agreements
Structured settlements, releases and compromise terms that actually end the dispute.
- Settlement
- Release
- Terms
Arbitration and court proceedings
Representation before arbitral tribunals and commercial courts, including enforcement.
- Arbitration
- Courts
- Enforcement
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one can turn a strong position into a weak one.
Terminating without following the clause
A termination that skips the required notice or cure period can itself be a breach, and shift liability to you.
Treating the last email as the contract
Emails and messages can vary a contract, but only in some circumstances. Read the entire agreement, including any clause on amendments.
Continuing to perform without reserving rights
Carrying on silently can be argued as waiver. Reserve your rights in writing.
Assuming a penalty clause is automatically enforceable
Courts award reasonable compensation, not automatically the sum named. The clause and the actual loss both matter.
No record of your own performance
The party who can prove what it delivered, and when, usually has the stronger case.
Contract in dispute?
Not sure if you breached, or if they did? Call for a free first consultation.
Send us the contract and the correspondence and we will tell you where you stand. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why clients choose us
Close reading, practical outcomes.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Clause-level analysis
We work from the exact words and the paper trail, not general impressions.
Both sides of the table
We draft and negotiate contracts as well as dispute them, so we see how both sides will argue.
Route matched to the claim
We choose notice, negotiation, arbitration or court based on value, evidence and relationship.
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Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
What counts as a breach of contract?
A failure to perform an obligation on time or as agreed, a refusal to perform, or performance that does not meet the contract's standard. Whether it is serious enough to end the contract depends on the terms and the facts.
We assess the breach against the contract and the record.
Can I terminate a contract for breach?
Only in accordance with the contract and the law. Many contracts require written notice and an opportunity to cure, and a wrongful termination can expose you to a claim.
We review the clause and the facts before any notice goes out.
What damages can I recover?
Generally the loss that naturally flows from the breach or was in the parties' contemplation, subject to proof and the duty to mitigate. Contract terms can limit or fix damages.
We assess the realistic recovery early.
Can a court order the other side to perform the contract?
In suitable cases, yes, through specific performance or an injunction, but courts treat these as discretionary remedies and damages are often considered first.
We advise whether it fits your situation.
Is a liquidated damages clause always enforceable?
Not automatically. Courts generally allow reasonable compensation up to the stated amount rather than the full sum as a penalty, depending on the facts.
We review the clause and the actual loss.
What if an event beyond our control prevented performance?
A force majeure clause may excuse or suspend performance, depending on its wording and the event. Without one, the doctrine of frustration is narrow.
We read the clause and the timeline of events.
How much will it cost?
Contract reviews and notices are available at fixed fees, and proceedings are scoped after we see the papers. Fees are agreed in writing before we start.
We also discuss the likely recovery, so you can weigh cost and benefit.
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Free first consultation
Tell us about your contract matter.
High level is fine. We check conflicts, tell you honestly whether we can help, and what it would cost. You decide, with no pressure.
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