Turning a drawn-out legal fight into a clear business win.

Our client – a construction company building a large residential development – was stuck in a long, expensive dispute with the project’s developer. The argument centered on delays, unfinished work, and financial penalties. Litigation had already dragged on for years, with no end in sight.

We stepped in midstream, reworked the legal strategy, and led negotiations to a fast, favourable settlement.

The Challenge

The client had already spent heavily on legal fees, with no resolution in view.

At risk: a multi-million euro contract, rising penalty exposure, and serious strain on the client’s time and leadership. It was time to shift course – not just legally, but strategically.

Our Approach

We took over during active litigation and immediately changed direction.
Rather than continue down a costly, combative path, we:

• Reframed the strategy around resolution, not escalation

• Took a pragmatic tone to reduce tension

• Focused on protecting value and limiting risk
• Brought negotiations back to business outcomes – not courtroom wins

The Impact

The case settled far sooner than expected.

The client avoided years of further delays and cut off the risk of more penalties. Most importantly, they were free to focus again on their core business.