Dispute preparation checklist before meeting a lawyer
A well-prepared file can usually be assessed in a single meeting, while a case told from memory alone needs another appointment. This checklist follows what a lawyer must see before giving an opinion.
Quick answer
Prepare three layers: a timeline with dates traceable to documents; the full contract set including every amendment and annex; and all correspondence such as emails, messages, receipts and demand letters. Then state what you actually want — money, performance or a clean exit — because different goals lead to different routes, and always check the limitation period first.
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1. The timeline
2. The contract file
3. Supporting evidence
4. Objective and constraints
The mistakes we see most often
- Waiting until the limitation period is nearly over, leaving few options
- Sharing only the helpful documents, which skews the risk assessment
- Trading messages with the other side while awaiting advice, creating adverse evidence
- Deleting or editing original files, weakening the evidence
- Keeping no proof that a notice was actually served
Frequently asked questions
Should a demand letter be sent before suing?
In many cases the contract or the law requires notice first, and a demand also fixes the default date and opens negotiation, so check the contract terms first.
How do mediation and litigation differ in practice?
Mediation is faster, keeps more information private and preserves relationships, but needs both sides to engage. Litigation delivers an enforceable result but takes longer and exposes more information.
Must foreign-language documents all be translated?
Documents used in court need translations in the form the court requires, but at the assessment stage translating the key parts first keeps costs proportionate to the decision.
How are fees calculated?
Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume, and confirmed in writing before work starts.
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This page is general preparation guidance, not case-specific legal advice, and may change with the responsible agencies' notifications. Last updated 20 September 2026.