Negotiate and settle a commercial or property dispute

Negotiate and settle a commercial or property dispute Most commercial disputes end in an agreement, so the question is when and on what terms. The dispute is taking more of your week than the matter is worth, and it is not obviously getting closer to an end. Almost all commercial and property disputes finish in […]

Solution Brief: Tenancy-in-common property ownership disputes

Tenancy-in-common ownership gives each co-owner title to and control over a fixed interest in real property. This makes it a flexible and autonomous way to own property. But what happens when the co-owners don’t agree? We discuss some options below:  Option 1: Enter into a Co-ownership Agreement The co-owners may also wish to consider entering […]

Two phrases you should never use in your negotiations

In our experience, most people in a genuine negotiation will easily find common ground if they remain engaged in a process of communication and discovery. The phrases ‘industry standard’ (aka ‘I will not rationally justify this position’) and ‘non-negotiable’ (aka ‘that’s the end of the conversation on this issue’), represent the amateur approach.