Litigation is scary and unpredictable. So much so, that the standard boilerplate in settlement agreements lists “unpredictability” as part of the consideration that ensures the agreement will remain binding.
Grindstone helps businesses facing disputes (including litigation) evaluate risk, come up with a sensible game plan, and manage financial and operational expectations associated with resolving the dispute. Grindstone can also help ensure that outside counsel – once hired – understands the business's expectations and communicates effectively.
Because every dispute has a present settlement value that changes over time, a key part of Grindstone’s review is – of course – probing alternatives to litigation. We can help you arrive at a realistic and palatable plan for resolving each dispute at a point of high strategic leverage.
Sources: Association of Corporate Counsel, The State of Corporate Litigation Today (2022), Norton Rose Fulbright, Annual Litigation Trends Survey (2024)