Kromann Reumert’s Dispute Resolution Model

Dispute resolution risk, strategy, and continuous evaluation

We make a point of always assessing and carefully advising about the risk involved in a dispute and whether there may be other preferable ways of handling the case, e.g. through settlement/mediation negotiations or by payment of fines. We maintain transparency at all times and always advise candidly on the possible outcomes of your case. We therefore also continuously advise on changes to the risk scenarios, should there be any.

There can be any number of reasons – beside economy – to take legal action. For us as legal advisers to be able to devise cost-efficient and value-adding solutions, it is imperative that we understand your particular situation and the reasons for your wishes. To that end, we will familiarise ourselves intimately with your organisation and your business, we will assess the scope and implications of your dispute, and we will lay down a bespoke dispute resolution strategy before commencing work.

An important element in our practice is that we will continuously assess whether the expected outcome of your case justifies the efforts made and the resources spent. To do this requires insight and honesty, two of the most important qualities for which we are well-known.  

Creative and intelligent preparation of your case

Manned with a good mix of experienced and junior attorneys and assistant attorneys, our Dispute Resolution Group stands uniquely qualified to tackle large, complex and even groundbreaking cases, whether in court or in arbitration, while still also offering high-quality advice at competitive prices in smaller cases. We will always balance expectations and adjust resources spent to fit the specific case and circumstances. 

We will prepare the case creatively and intelligently, drawing on resources from our other practice groups and/or specialist competencies as and when required. Our briefs and pleadings are carefully thought out and crafted; our writings are adjusted to the situation, clear, concise and well-structured, and we reduce the number and length of briefs and pleadings focusing on the elements that will decide the outcome of the case. 

Constructive dialogue and appropriateness

It is rarely in the client’s interest for attorneys to not be on good and professional terms with opposing counsel. We therefore strive to maintain a constructive dialogue with opposing counsel and will take procedural ‘in-fights’ only where it will make a difference to the outcome of the case and if it is in your best interest to do so. We will also arrange for appropriate and efficient planning and execution of the trial.

Technical aids

Our application of technical aids and digital tools serves as a main driver of efficiency. Our IT systems allow us to efficiently manage and easily retrieve case documents, and you will have – if you desire – easy access to all relevant documentation through our client portal and document management system, TeamUp – whatever your physical location. We will also conduct the investigations that often need to be performed as part of our work using modern digital tools to ensure optimal efficiency.