Source: https://wlt.lt/en/services/civil-commercial-disputes.html Language: en 03 · Competence area # 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. Wise Law [← All competence areas](https://wlt.lt/en/#services) ## 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. 01 ### Contractual and property disputes Performance and termination of contracts, debts, ownership, co-ownership, easements and use of property. 02 ### Family and inheritance matters Divorce, division of property, child-related issues, maintenance, inheritance and other personal civil-law matters. 03 ### Commercial and shareholder disputes Business contracts, payment, damages, governance conflicts, information rights, share transfers and partner exits. 04 ### Damages, real estate and construction Damages claims, defects, construction contracts, real-estate projects and preservation of evidence. ## How we work 01 **Claim and evidence map** We identify what must be proven, what evidence already exists and what material must still be obtained. 02 **Procedural and negotiation strategy** We assess pre-action steps, court proceedings, interim measures, expert evidence and settlement options. 03 **Representation and enforcement** We prepare submissions, represent the client and assess from the outset how a judgment can be enforced. Insights ## Articles on this area Business law · Shareholder disputes ### Court investigation of a legal entity: when is it useful and where should you start? The mandatory pre-action request, its content and timing, the role of experts and the difference between an investigation and a compulsory share sale. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/investigation-of-legal-entity-activities.html) Business law · Shareholder disputes ### Compulsory sale of shares or membership interests: grounds, process and price Buying another participant’s stake versus requiring purchase of your own: legal conditions, the two court stages, valuation and payment. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/compulsory-sale-of-shares.html) 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. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/civil-dispute-strategy.html) 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. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/interim-measures-civil-disputes.html) DUK / FAQ ## Frequently asked questions ### Is a pre-action claim always required? That depends on the dispute and contract. Even where not mandatory, it may be important for evidence, negotiation and strategy. ### When should interim measures be requested? Where a concrete risk may make enforcement of the future judgment difficult or impossible. The measure should be proportionate and supported by evidence. ### Can settlement still make sense after proceedings start? Yes, if it produces a better practical and economic result than continuing the proceedings. ### Does a favourable judgment guarantee recovery? No. The counterparty’s assets, security measures and enforcement prospects should be assessed from the outset. Principal contacts: [Edenas Leleiva](https://wlt.lt/en/team/edenas-leleiva.html). Information on this website is general and does not replace an individual assessment of a specific matter. [Discuss your matter](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) Continue ## Related competence areas [Related competence areas **Business law**](https://wlt.lt/en/services/business-law.html) [Related competence areas **Real estate, construction and contracts**](https://wlt.lt/en/services/real-estate-construction-contracts.html) --- [About us](https://wlt.lt/en/about.html) · [Contact](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) · [Legal information](https://wlt.lt/en/legal-information.html) · [Privacy](https://wlt.lt/en/privacy.html)