Law Firms & Tax Advisory Practices
In law firms and tax advisory practices, client obligations, partner interests, and internal workflows intersect. Conflicts arise around client transfers, partner changes, or internal roles. Mediation and conciliation provide structured procedures for reaching agreements.
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Lawyer and mediator: the ideal team in mediation
This article shows how mediators and lawyers working as a strategic team can resolve economic…
Conflicts as capital destroyers: Why internal conflicts cost companies more than expected
Internal conflicts are costly, often invisible obstacles for companies—those who resolve them strategically and professionally…
Out-of-court dispute resolution: An important lever for modernizing and enriching practice
A study by the Conseil National des Barreaux shows that 80% of the lawyers surveyed…
Guide for mediators in conflicts over resource allocation
UN guidelines show: Successful mediation in resource conflicts requires a clear context, a fair information…
German government passes law to implement the ADR Directive
In 2015, the German government passed the draft Consumer Dispute Resolution Act to provide consumers…
Sample quality applications do not suspend the statute of limitations!
The BGH ruled in 2015: Standardized model conciliation applications do not suspend the limitation period.…
Federal Court of Justice rules on (model) conciliation applications
On June 18, 2015, the BGH will examine whether model quality claims suspend the statute…
Navigating Disputes
Conflict Management
A Conflict Management or Dispute Management System enables organizations to address internal and external disputes at an early stage. It combines legal certainty with organizational clarity and helps prevent costly consequential damages.
Law Firms
Law firms and tax advisory units operate within complex networks of relationships and contractual obligations involving partners, staff, clients, and authorities. Tensions arise during client transitions, fee disputes, partner exits, or disagreements in client management.
Extrajudicial procedures such as mediation, conciliation, and dispute-resolution processes offer a structured approach. They help clarify interests, maintain confidentiality, and protect professional reputation. This category presents procedures, legal foundations, and practical examples specific to legal and tax advisory teams.
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Procedures for client, partner, and staff conflicts
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Mediation and conciliation with a focus on professional regulations and confidentiality
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Support for law and tax firms handling internal and external disputes
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Guidance for partners, management, and teams during restructuring or growth phases
Conciliations with Recommendation
Conflict Management Systems
State-Approved Conciliation Procedure
