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Civil cases and disputes

A civil case requires more than a legal argument: the procedural route should realistically move the client towards the intended result.

Dispute strategy begins before the claim is filed

We assess the client’s objective, facts, evidence, the counterparty’s financial position, duration of proceedings and the enforceability of a future judgment.

We prepare submissions and represent clients in contractual, property, family and commercial cases. Settlement is considered where rational, but negotiations are coordinated with the protection of evidence and procedural rights.

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Contractual and property disputes

Performance and termination of contracts, debts, ownership, co-ownership, easements and use of property.

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Family and inheritance matters

Divorce, division of property, child-related issues, maintenance, inheritance and other personal civil-law matters.

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Commercial and shareholder disputes

Business contracts, payment, damages, governance conflicts, information rights, share transfers and partner exits.

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Damages, real estate and construction

Damages claims, defects, construction contracts, real-estate projects and preservation of evidence.

How we work

01Claim and evidence map

We identify what must be proven, what evidence already exists and what material must still be obtained.

02Procedural and negotiation strategy

We assess pre-action steps, court proceedings, interim measures, expert evidence and settlement options.

03Representation and enforcement

We prepare submissions, represent the client and assess from the outset how a judgment can be enforced.

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Civil cases and disputes

How should a civil dispute be prepared before going to court?

A civil-dispute strategy begins with the objective, evidence, the counterparty’s financial position and the enforceability of a future judgment.

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Civil cases and disputes

When should interim measures be requested in a civil dispute?

Interim measures may protect enforcement of a future judgment, but the requested measure must be connected with a concrete and evidenced risk.

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Frequently asked questions

That depends on the dispute and contract. Even where not mandatory, it may be important for evidence, negotiation and strategy.
Where a concrete risk may make enforcement of the future judgment difficult or impossible. The measure should be proportionate and supported by evidence.
Yes, if it produces a better practical and economic result than continuing the proceedings.
No. The counterparty’s assets, security measures and enforcement prospects should be assessed from the outset.
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