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04 Area of expertise

Disputes and mediation

Before the courtroom, there is always a possible negotiation.

Why work with us

A commercial dispute, or one between partners, does not have to end in court. In most cases a well-run negotiation reaches an agreement faster, at lower cost, and far more confidentially than the judicial route. We act as a trusted third party or strategic adviser, to create the conditions for an agreement both sides accept.

Situations we handle

  • Commercial disputes between partners or suppliers
  • Conflicts between partners or co-founders
  • Contractual disagreements before proceedings are filed
  • Pre-litigation mediation, whether imposed or chosen
  • Renegotiating terms after a breach

How we work

Our approach, step by step

01

Analysing positions and interests

We separate what each party demands (their position) from what they are actually after (their interests). That analysis opens up room for agreement that is invisible from the trenches of a dispute.

02

Assessing the judicial balance of power

We help you assess your odds objectively should it go to court: costs, delays, uncertainty, media risk. That lets you negotiate with clear eyes rather than with anger.

03

Facilitating the mediation

We create a structured negotiation setting, away from judicial pressure, where the parties can speak without locking themselves into new positions. We are there so the agreement emerges, not to arbitrate.

04

Drafting the settlement protocol

A verbal agreement is not enough. We help formalise the terms precisely and robustly, so that no ambiguity reopens the dispute six months later.

Added value

What you get, concretely

  • A fast, confidential alternative to court proceedings
  • Substantial savings on legal and court costs
  • The commercial or professional relationship preserved
  • An agreement both sides see as fair, and therefore respect
  • Possible intervention within 48h on urgent matters
30 to 60 days

Average time to resolution

-70%

In costs vs full court proceedings

85%

Of cases resolved without going to court

Freely accessible library

Explore our 360 negotiation techniques, decoded and sorted by type.

Recognising a tactic is already neutralising it. Mechanism, examples, counter-measures: it is all there. The technique pages are in French.

Discover the techniques

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