When you need this service
A dispute has arisen from a contract, a business relationship or another legal relationship and communication between the parties has reached a dead end
The other party is asserting a claim against you that you do not accept or consider disproportionate
You need to enforce performance, payment or another obligation without filing a lawsuit straight away
You want to end the conflict by agreement and limit the time, the costs or the reputational impact of a longer dispute
You need the terms of a settlement, an instalment plan or another compromise to be set up so that they are legally enforceable
What we can help you with
Analysis of the contracts, the correspondence, the claims and the available evidence
Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your legal position and of the realistic options for further action
Preparation of pre-action demand letters, responses to the other party and negotiating arguments
Direct representation in negotiations and in agreeing the terms of a settlement
Preparation of settlement agreements, acknowledgements of debt, instalment agreements or other documentation as the situation requires
Assessment of the point at which an out-of-court approach is no longer effective and court proceedings should be prepared
Who this service is for
Shareholders, investors and business partners in disputes arising from their cooperation
Employers and employees in employment conflicts
Individuals in civil, property and contractual disputes
How we work together
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We take over the contracts, the correspondence, the demand letters and any other available documents.
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We assess the legal claim, the evidence and your realistic options in negotiations.
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We propose a negotiation strategy and prepare the necessary legal correspondence.
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We represent you in negotiations with the other party and keep evaluating the proposed terms of a settlement.
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If an agreement is reached, we prepare its legal wording; if an agreement is not possible, we propose the next steps, including court proceedings.
Our team
Why LEXANTE
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Offices in 3 cities
Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Košice
A team of attorneys, legal and business experts
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Frequently asked questions
Mainly when there is room for an agreement and the client wants to limit the time, costs or business impact of the dispute. Suitability always depends on the specific legal and evidentiary situation.
An agreement cannot be enforced without the cooperation of the other party. However, even a refusal to negotiate can be important information for deciding on the next legal steps.
Yes. Once we take over the representation, we can conduct the legal communication and negotiations on the client's behalf within the scope of the agreed power of attorney.
If an agreement is not possible or would be disadvantageous for the client, we assess the options for pursuing or defending the claim in court and prepare the next procedural steps.
Yes. In many disputes it is possible to negotiate a settlement even during ongoing proceedings, if this is legally and economically advantageous for the client.
Want to resolve a dispute without unnecessary escalation?
Send us the contract, the correspondence or a brief description of the dispute. We will assess your legal position and the options for an out-of-court settlement and propose a course of action that also takes account of the risks of any court proceedings.
Write to us
Contact us to schedule a consultation
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Please briefly describe what you need help with.
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We will contact you and suggest the best course of action.




