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Cost & Risk Scan

In a business dispute and wondering what the sensible next step is? This Cost & Risk Scan walks you through four short sections: the nature of the conflict, the financial consequences, the legal risks, and the prospects for mediation. At the end you'll get a clear report with a concrete recommendation, which you can print or save as a PDF right away.

Takes about 5 minutes

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Please note: this is an indicative tool meant to give direction, not legal or financial advice, and not a substitute for a conversation with a (registered) mediator or lawyer. All amounts are ranges based on the information you provide.

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Step 1 of 4

Nature of the conflict

This shapes how the other analyses are estimated.

What type of conflict is this?

How many parties are involved?

Two parties

More than two parties

Does the business relationship need to continue?

Yes, that's essential

Preferably yes

No, the relationship is already over

How is the balance of power between the parties?

Fairly even

We're in the stronger position

The other party is in the stronger position

Is there time pressure (e.g. a pending deal, deadline, cash flow)?

High

Moderate

Low

How emotionally charged is the conflict?

Low — mainly business-like

Moderate

High — has become personal

Step 2 of 4

Financial estimate

Choose your level of detail. The detailed mode gives a more precise range.

What is the estimated financial interest in this conflict?

What is the impact of doing nothing and letting the conflict drag on?

Low — limited disruption

Moderate — noticeable disruption

High — business-critical

Number of employees directly affected by this conflict

Think of the team, management, or others directly involved.

Expected absence/sick leave as a result of the conflict

Have costs already been incurred (advice, legal, time)?

None yet

Limited

Significant

Step 3 of 4

Legal estimate

Based on Dutch law, since that governs most business disputes handled here. This is a risk overview, not legal advice.

Is there a written agreement or contract?

Yes, and it's clear

Yes, but it's unclear / open to interpretation

No written agreement

How would you rate your evidentiary position?

Strong

Moderate

Weak / uncertain

Is there an arbitration or binding-advice clause in place?

Yes

No / unknown

Is enough at stake that an appeal would be likely if it went to court?

Yes, likely

No, unlikely

Step 4 of 4

Mediation fit assessment

This determines the suitability score for mediation.

Is there still a basis for dialogue between the parties?

Yes, definitely

Limited

No, completely broken down

Are there underlying interests beyond the legal positions?

Yes, clearly

Maybe

No, purely a legal dispute

How willing do you think the other party is to cooperate?

Likely willing

Unknown / not yet discussed

Likely unwilling

Cost & Risk Scan

Nature of the conflict

Financial estimate

Legal estimate

Mediation fit assessment

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