A dispute may begin with an unpaid invoice, a broken agreement, a disagreement between owners or a contested property arrangement. The first task is to establish what happened, what the documents show and what outcome you are seeking. Urgent notices and procedural deadlines need to be identified at the outset.
The appropriate route may involve negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court proceedings. We discuss the agreement, the available evidence and the practical implications of each route before agreeing a strategy. Preparation can include a chronology, a document bundle, an assessment of the issues and proposed settlement terms. Representation is agreed separately and depends on the matter and the relevant forum.
The services below explain the work we can discuss with you. We confirm the documents, responsibilities and scope before an engagement begins.
We build a timeline from your account and the documents available, identify the issues in disagreement and flag deadlines that need prompt attention.
We build a timeline from your account and the documents available, identify the issues in disagreement and flag deadlines that need prompt attention. We explain what further information is needed before a strategy can be developed.
Where representation is agreed, the work may include preparing the relevant documents, reviewing evidence and coordinating procedural steps.
Where representation is agreed, the work may include preparing the relevant documents, reviewing evidence and coordinating procedural steps. We explain the proposed scope, your responsibilities and how progress will be communicated; the appropriate forum depends on the matter.
We help identify the interests and issues that could be addressed through discussion.
We help identify the interests and issues that could be addressed through discussion. The work may include preparing a negotiation position, reviewing a settlement proposal and documenting agreed terms. Settlement depends on the participation and agreement of the parties.
We review the agreement and the dispute-resolution clause, identify the questions raised and assist with preparation for the agreed process.
We review the agreement and the dispute-resolution clause, identify the questions raised and assist with preparation for the agreed process. The work may include document organisation, written submissions and coordination with other advisers as needed.
Prepare a short timeline, the names of the parties and any urgent deadline. After initial checks, we may ask for the agreement, correspondence and records relating to the disagreement.
We review your initial request, complete conflict checks and confirm whether the matter is suitable for our team. Before substantive work begins, we agree the scope, fees, responsibilities and a method for sharing documents.
We first understand the timeline, parties and any deadline. After initial checks, we assess the relevant documents and discuss possible resolution routes, costs and risks. Any representation and communication with other parties is agreed before work proceeds.
We provide the advice or documents agreed in the engagement, explain the key points and discuss any remaining questions. Where the matter continues, we agree the next actions and how you will receive updates.
The scope of any advice depends on your specific circumstances and the terms agreed with the firm.
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