Crafty Learns

Disputes : How to keep costs and complexity under control

This page provides access to materials from our session “Disputes: How to keep costs and complexity under control.”

The session explores how organisations can take a more strategic, commercially focused approach to disputes helping to reduce legal spend, shorten timelines and improve outcomes.

 

Key topics include:

• • Building an effective litigation strategy focused on achieving the best outcome at proportionate cost

• • Identifying opportunities to resolve disputes earlier

• • Using cost–benefit analysis to inform decision-making

• • Understanding where litigation costs arise and how to control them

• • Practical steps to minimise complexity and legal spend

• • Managing internal stakeholders and demonstrating return on investment

 

Presentation Slides

 

Cost–benefit analysis tool – Example modelling outcomes in litigation scenarios

These resources include practical frameworks to support decision-making, including modelling potential outcomes based on costs, risks and prospects of success.

A key theme from the session is the importance of taking a proactive and data-driven approach to disputes. By combining early-stage strategy with ongoing cost monitoring and clear reporting, organisations can better control risk and make informed decisions about whether to pursue, defend or settle claims.

Tools such as cost–benefit modelling and structured settlement strategies can significantly improve outcomes while avoiding unnecessary escalation.

 

Presenters

Our consultants specialise in complex commercial disputes, advising clients on strategy, risk and cost control across the full lifecycle of litigation.

Faye Moore and Catherine McBride (click to see web bios)