A private client came to us with a fairly typical and rather unpleasant problem: a debt claim (with threats of legal action, interest and costs) for an alleged non-payment arising from a service/contract that, according to him, It had not been provided as it should have been.The situation was already escalating, and the customer was two clicks away from paying "to get rid of the problem," which is exactly how people end up paying for things they shouldn't.
The challenge
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The client was unclear about which documents were key or how to respond.
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There was a real risk of judicial proceedings with costs if it was mismanaged.
What did we do?
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Case review and documentation: contract, invoices, communications, proof of what was delivered (or not) and chronology.
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Realistic legal strategy: assess whether it was appropriate objectto negotiate or seek a quick settlement that would protect the client.
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Formal and firm response: response with arguments and documentary support, setting limits and making it clear which points were debatable and which were not.
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Negotiation with the other partyLowering the tension, but without giving anything away. A viable solution was proposed to avoid the lawsuit.
Result
It was achieved to close the matter without going to trial, with a favorable agreement For the client: the amount claimed was significantly reduced (and in practice the scenario of interest and costs was avoided), leaving everything in writing and with legal certainty so that the same claim wouldn't reappear in six months like a zombie.
Why it worked
Because here, the winner is usually the one who:
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Order the case (documents + chronology + evidence).
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Reply on time and in the proper manner with a coherent strategy.
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Negotiate with your head, but with legal backing, not with fear.
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