Settlement or hearing: how we help clients decide
Winning in court is not always winning. The questions we ask before recommending that a client settles or goes to a hearing.
The decision to settle is commercial as well as legal. We frame it around a few questions that clients can answer better than any lawyer.
What does a good outcome look like?
Money, an apology, a changed relationship or simply certainty. Each points to a different route.
What will the process cost?
Not only fees, but management time, distraction and the risk of a public judgment.
How strong is the case, honestly?
We give a written view of the prospects and update it as the evidence develops, so the decision is made on current information.
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