Dispute Resolution & Contract Guides
Practical guides on dispute resolution, contracts, and protecting your business interests.
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.
What Is AI Contract Review — and Should You Trust It?
AI contract review analyses your contract against applicable laws and identifies risks in minutes. Here is what it can and cannot do.
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.