Support in reaching amicable solutions without court proceedings
Not every dispute needs to be decided in court. An out-of-court settlement often saves time and costs and leaves room for solutions that a court could not order. We support you in negotiations and record the results in a legally sound form.
The key points at a glance
Out-of-court settlement
The parties may resolve their disputes at any time by means of a settlement in which each makes concessions. In addition to negotiations supported by lawyers, mediation and conciliation are available as structured procedures.
Securing the settlement
A settlement can be structured so that it is directly enforceable, for example by means of a notarial deed with submission to immediate enforcement or a lawyers' settlement. Certain agreements, for instance in family law, require notarial form in any event.
Limitation and deadlines
While negotiations about a claim are pending between the parties, the limitation period is generally suspended until one side refuses to continue them. Statutory preclusion periods and deadlines for appeals, on the other hand, continue to run and must be observed.
Limits
Some legal consequences can only be brought about by a court, such as the divorce itself. Even then, the related issues can often be settled amicably in advance.
How we proceed
Together with you, we work out what really matters to you and give you a realistic assessment of your legal position.
We conduct negotiations with the other side or their lawyers in a constructive and objective manner and, where appropriate, recommend mediation.
We record the settlement in a legally sound agreement and, where required, ensure the necessary form or enforceability.
Frequently asked questions
Is an out-of-court settlement as binding as a judgment?
A settlement is a binding contract. If it is to be directly enforceable, it must be executed in an enforceable form, for example as a notarial deed or a lawyers' settlement.
How does this support differ from mediation?
When we support you as your lawyers, we represent your interests exclusively. In mediation, by contrast, the mediator is neutral and does not advise either party individually.
Your contact
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Gewürzmühlstraße 5 · 80538 Munich