"Disputes are an inevitable consequence of business activity. Badly managed they can destroy valuable business relationships, occupy busy management resources, and cost a great deal of money. Organisations that proactively manage their disputes not only minimise these dangers but can also demonstrate a positive contribution to profitability.
Our 'Early Case Assessment' approach to dispute management covers all commercial and corporate relationships. It is based on a cost/benefit analysis carried out with clients at a very early stage of the dispute that will enable us to determine its best practical outcome. We identify the steps that are needed to achieve this, which authority should hear the case, and how much it will cost, leading us to litigation or arbitration and other dispute resolution alternatives.
This approach offers many benefits to clients, providing them with:
- more focus and control much earlier in the dispute
- the ability to make strategic decisions before committing valuable financial and management resources
- the ability to minimise disruption to their business, control cost and to maintain commercial relationships."
Koen Devos - head of litigation and dispute resolution
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