Dispute Resolution & Contract Guides
Practical guides on dispute resolution, contracts, and protecting your business interests.
Can AI Draft a Cease and Desist Letter?
"Cease and desist" is US terminology. In Europe, you need a formal notice, mise en demeure, or ingebrekestelling. Here is when and how to use one.
Can AI Draft Legal Documents for Me?
AI can draft many legal documents faster and cheaper than a lawyer. Here is what it handles well, where the limits are, and when human review is essential.
Can AI Help With Demand Letters?
A demand letter is often the fastest path to payment or resolution. Here is when to use one, what makes it work, and how AI can draft it from your case file.
Can AI Review Contracts for Hidden Problems?
The riskiest contract clauses are rarely the ones that look dangerous. Here are four types of hidden problems AI contract review reliably surfaces.
AI vs. Lawyer: Which Should I Choose?
AI is faster and cheaper for straightforward legal matters. Lawyers win on complex, high-stakes situations. The honest answer is usually both — at different stages.
Best AI for Contract Review and Analysis
AI contract review is faster and cheaper than hiring a lawyer for every document. Here is what modern AI can surface — and where human review still matters.
The Fine Print That Costs You: Why AI Contract Review Is Essential for Everyday Contracts
Most people sign loans, mortgages, leases and insurance policies without reading them. The fine print is where the cost lives. Here's how a €19 AI review turns 40 pages of legalese into a one-page red-flag report.
How to Write a Demand Letter Under EU Law
A demand letter is your first and cheapest weapon against unpaid invoices and contract breaches. Here's how to write one that works across the EU, without a lawyer.
International Contract Jurisdiction & Arbitration: A Guide for Cross-Border Businesses
How governing law, forum selection, and arbitration work in cross-border contracts — with the drafting mistakes that cost SMEs the most, and how to avoid them.
Recovering Unpaid Invoices from Foreign Clients in the EU: A Practical Guide for SMEs and Freelancers
A step-by-step playbook for chasing unpaid invoices from cross-border EU clients — the Late Payment Directive, country-specific rules, demand letter templates, and when to escalate.
What If the Other Party Won't Engage? Why Akordans Still Works for You
You don't need the other party to cooperate. A Case Assessment gives you clarity, documented evidence, and professional analysis — even if they never respond.
The Singapore Convention: The Future of International Mediation Enforcement
The Singapore Convention (2019) does for mediation what the New York Convention did for arbitration — makes settlements directly enforceable across signatory countries.
Before You Sign: Akordans AI Contract Review for €19
Upload any contract. Get a full AI review — risks, red flags, missing clauses, regulatory compliance — in minutes. €19.
The EU Mediation Directive: How Settlement Agreements Become Enforceable Across Europe
The EU Mediation Directive allows mediated settlements to become enforceable across all 27 EU member states through a simple court application.
Negotiate Contracts Without a Lawyer: Akordans AI Contract Negotiation
Both parties get a private AI legal assistant. Full regulatory research. A complete contract drafted and negotiated for €79 — split equally if preferred.
The New York Convention: How Arbitration Awards Are Enforced in 170+ Countries
The New York Convention (1958) allows arbitration awards to be enforced in over 170 countries. Here is how it works and what it means for cross-border commercial disputes.
Making It Binding: Akordans Enforcement Certification for €199 Per Party
A consent arbitration award enforceable in 170+ countries. For cross-border disputes where you need more than a resolution document.
Resolve It Together: Akordans AI Mediation for €39.50 Per Party
Both parties pay equally. Each gets a private AI advisor. A neutral mediator proposes a resolution. Commercial disputes resolved in days for €39.50 per party.
Is Mediation Legally Binding? The Honest Answer
Mediation is not automatically legally binding. But that does not mean it lacks force. Here is what a mediation resolution actually means in practice.
The €29 Alternative to a €300/Hour Lawyer: Akordans Case Assessment
A full AI legal assessment of your dispute — evidence review, regulatory research, claim strength analysis — for €29. No lawyers. No second party needed.
Is My Claim Worth Pursuing? Get a Free AI Case Evaluation in Minutes
Not sure if your claim is worth pursuing? Get an honest AI assessment of your legal position — free, instant, no documents needed.
How to Resolve a Business Dispute Without a Lawyer
Most business disputes do not require a lawyer. Here is how to resolve them efficiently, affordably, and without damaging the business relationship further.
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Small Business: A Practical Guide
Court cases are designed for companies with legal departments. Small businesses need alternatives. Here is what works.
What to Do When a Client Doesn't Pay: A Complete Guide
A client hasn't paid. Before you reach for the phone to call a lawyer, here is what you should know about your options.