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Framework
- Preserve potentially relevant documents and communications in coordination with counsel.
- Build a factual chronology and identify the contracts, governing law, dispute provisions and decision-makers involved.
- Assess commercial objectives, potential forums, interim risks and available resolution paths.
- Coordinate external communications, internal reporting and litigation or arbitration strategy to avoid inconsistent positions.
Information to organize
- Key agreements and amendments
- Chronology and relevant communications
- Dispute clauses, governing law and notice provisions
Next step
Legal analysis depends on the facts, governing law, timing and commercial objectives. For a specific matter, contact the firm through an appropriate channel.