When an entrepreneur calls us in the midst of a dispute, there is often palpable tension.

A partner freezes the accounts.
A client refuses to pay.
A supplier terminates a strategic contract.

The instinctive reaction is simple:
“We sue.”

But at the firm, the first thing we do is not draft a demand letter.

We ask three fundamental questions:

1. What is your real objective?
2. What is your financial tolerance threshold?
3. What does your company risk if the dispute lasts 18 months?

Because a poorly structured dispute can weaken your business more than the initial conflict itself.

What we see too often

• Impulsive communications that undermine negotiation leverage
• Poorly preserved evidence
• Incomplete shareholder agreements
• Entrepreneurs underestimating the banking and reputational impact

The courtroom is a lever.

But a lever used improperly can become a burden.

What we do differently

Before initiating proceedings, we assess:

• The actual balance of power
• Injunctive options
• Operational disruption risks
• Strategic settlement scenarios

Our role is not to fuel conflict.

It is to protect the value of your business.

If a dispute is currently emerging

The earlier the intervention, the broader the available options.

We offer a confidential strategic consultation to evaluate:

• Your legal position
• Your real exposure
• Your negotiation leverage

📍 Contact PME Avocats for a strategic assessment before escalation.