Early resolution is often the wiser course, but not always, and knowing when to seek it rather than litigate is a judgement that separates well-run disputes from costly ones. This report examines when early resolution is preferable in your chosen jurisdiction and industry: the cases where speed, confidentiality, relationship preservation and cost control favour settlement or mediation, and those where principle, precedent or a strong position justify holding firm. It sets out the scenarios on each side, the warning indicators that early resolution is the better path, indicative ranges for the savings it can offer, and the controls that keep the decision strategic rather than reactive. It explains how mediation and negotiation fit alongside litigation, and when to involve counsel, mediators and, where relevant, insurers in choosing and pursuing an early exit.
Reference material for informed readers, not advice.
