Business Litigation
A dispute must be addressed by identifying the beneficial outcome for the business, the available evidence, and the impact of possible initiatives. We assist in commercial, corporate, and contractual disputes, from the preparatory phase to legal defense and the evaluation of negotiated solutions.
Assess the dispute before starting
A case must be connected to a clear objective: obtaining payment, defending against a claim, preventing behavior, or resolving a relationship. We reconstruct facts, documents, and the parties' positions, identifying favorable points, critical issues, and missing information.
The assessment focuses on the merits of the request, evidence, deadlines, jurisdiction, admissibility requirements, and the possibility of achieving the outcome. The economic value does not always coincide with the amount requested: business continuity, commercial relationships, and use of resources can be equally relevant.
Building a usable file
Contracts, orders, correspondence, accounting documents, deliveries, and technical reports must be organized in a verifiable chronology. We identify knowledgeable individuals and issues requiring technical assistance. Documents must be preserved in their entirety, avoiding subsequent reconstructions that could distort the evidence.
The initial examination may reveal the need for integration. We clarify what's missing and how uncertainty impacts options, without turning a hypothesis into established fact.
Defence, claims and urgent measures
We assist in contractual, commercial, and corporate disputes within the agreed scope. We define claims, defenses, and investigative initiatives related to the case. When there are immediate risks, we evaluate the prerequisites and utility of precautionary measures.
Urgency doesn't just depend on the importance of the problem for the company: it requires specific legal requirements and evidence. Likewise, receiving a document requires immediately checking notification and deadlines, even if negotiations are underway.
Court proceedings and negotiated solutions
The strategy is reviewed in light of the defenses, documents, and preliminary developments. We inform the client of the steps requiring decisions and evaluate settlement proposals against realistic alternatives, including costs, risk, and recoverability.
Mediation, assisted negotiation, arbitration, or litigation may be appropriate depending on the contract and the subject matter. The choice is not automatic: we examine the applicable rules, existing constraints, and the appropriateness of the approach.
An example: a customer's claim for compensation
A customer demands a high amount for a disputed service. It's necessary to separate breach of contract, causal link, and damages, and to review contractual limitations, the parties' conduct, and insurance coverage. A defense isn't simply a matter of denying the claim, but also of identifying the relevant facts and evidence.
The example is illustrative and does not prejudge the outcome. Even a well-documented position retains a margin of risk, which should be discussed transparently.
Costs, updates and next step
The assignment specifies the phases, fees, expenses, and any excluded activities, such as appeals or enforcement. The timing of the procedure cannot be guaranteed; we distinguish between deadlines under the control of the parties and the decisions and timetables of the authorities.
Frequently asked questions
For the initial meeting, please send the document you received, complete with notification information, history, and essential documents.
Can I ignore a document while we negotiate?
No: the deadlines must be verified.
Does winning mean cashing in?
Execution and solvency must be considered.
Can I have a preliminary assessment?
The scope of the process can be used for the initial review and alternatives.
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