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Legal Notice & Reply

A well-drafted legal notice settles a surprising number of disputes without a case ever being filed. A badly drafted one damages your position before you start. We draft notices that carry weight, and we reply to the ones you receive.

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Illustration of a sealed envelope and letter, for sending a legal notice in Bangladesh

Sending or answering a legal notice

A legal notice states a claim, sets a deadline and puts the other side on record. For some claims it is a legal precondition, notably a cheque dishonour notice; for others it is simply the cheapest way to be taken seriously. We draft notices for recovery, breach of contract, eviction and employment claims, and we draft replies.

Why the drafting matters

A notice is evidence. Every fact you assert, every date and every figure will be quoted back at you in court. A notice that overstates the claim, gets a date wrong or threatens something unlawful weakens the case it was meant to strengthen.

Replying to a notice

Ignoring a notice is rarely wise, because silence gets characterised as admission. A reply is the chance to put your version on record before positions harden, and sometimes to end the matter. We draft replies that protect the position without conceding anything.

Do not send a notice you have written yourself in anger. The threat that feels satisfying today, and the figure you have rounded up, are exactly what the other side will use to show the claim was never genuine.

What we need

  • The contract, invoices or documents behind the claim
  • The dates and the amounts, accurately
  • What has already been said between the parties
  • The outcome you actually want

Timing

A notice can usually be drafted within a day or two, and the notice period itself is typically stated in days. Some claims carry a statutory notice period that must be observed exactly, and getting that wrong can be fatal to the case that follows.

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How we handle a notice
1

Check the claim

We confirm what the claim actually is and whether a notice is required or merely useful.

2

Draft it precisely

We state the facts, the demand and the deadline in terms you can stand behind in court.

3

Serve and record

We serve it properly and keep the proof of service the case will need.

4

Follow through

We take the next step on time, whether that is a suit, a case or a negotiated settlement.

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Read the free guides first

Most of what clients ask at a first meeting is answered step by step in our free guides. Read the ones below first; book a consultation when you want the chamber to act.

Common questions

Do I have to send a notice before suing?

For some claims yes, and the period must be observed exactly. A cheque dishonour claim is the clearest example. For most other claims it is optional but often worth it.

I received a notice. Should I reply?

Usually yes. Silence tends to be read as acceptance, and a reply is your chance to put your version on record before positions harden.

Does a notice have to come from a lawyer?

Not strictly, but one drafted by an advocate is taken more seriously and, more importantly, is drafted so it does not damage your case later.

How much does it cost to send a legal notice?

There is no court fee or stamp duty on a legal notice. You pay the lawyer’s drafting fee and postage: registered post with acknowledgement due, often with email or courier as well. We quote a fixed fee after seeing the documents.

What happens if I do not reply to a legal notice?

Nothing happens automatically, but silence can later be read as accepting the facts. In a cheque case, not paying within 30 days of the notice lets the payee file the case. A short, careful reply protects your position.

What should a legal notice contain?

The parties, the facts in date order, the legal basis, the exact demand (an amount or an act), a deadline, and what you will do if it is ignored. Send copies, never originals, and keep the postal receipt and acknowledgement card.

Send, or answer, a legal notice

Drafted so it helps the case rather than harming it. A written assessment costs nothing.

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