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TN/USE/23
Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027
Differences & disputes · A cross-border commercial difference
Two legal cultures, one contract, and growing distance.
An evaluator fluent in both commercial cultures gives a confidential view of the merits and the practical routes, including enforceability of any outcome.
§ 01The evaluation question
What the evaluator is asked.
“Under the governing law and the contract, how is this difference likely to be resolved?”
(The question)
Commissioned by. Both companies
When. Before notices of dispute
Usual protocol. A · Joint-party evaluation
§ 02What is examined
The evidence, and the output.
The evidence
Material reviewed, and what was not available, is always stated.
- Contract and governing law
- Performance record
- Enforcement routes
- Commercial options
A merits view and a route map
A reasoned view. The decision stays with you.
- It will not: local legal advice that must come from licensed counsel
§ 03Depth and time
Usually: Early Neutral Evaluation.
An independent view of the merits of a difference. Typical time: Two to four weeks.
§ 04Your version
Every case is different. Frame yours.
§ 05Related