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Contract Dispute Lawyer Calgary
A contract ought to provide certainty; if it has the reverse effect, the costs may spread quickly throughout the company.
Taurus Law assists businesses and individuals in understanding what an agreement entails, identifying where a breach may have occurred, and finding a feasible solution to protect their interests.
Experienced Contract Lawyers in Calgary, Alberta
Contract difficulties almost never start with a court case; instead, they typically arise from a missed payment, the parties not agreeing on who is responsible, a deadline being extended, or the two sides interpreting the same clause in entirely different ways.
We help our clients at every stage of the process, starting with the review and drafting of contracts, and continuing through to negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and, if a dispute cannot be settled otherwise, taking the matter to court. When small business owners are looking for a contract lawyer in Calgary, their main concern should be understanding the agreement, assessing the risk, and taking action before the problem becomes more difficult to handle.
Our legal services include:
- Drafting and review of commercial contracts and business law documents
- Advice concerning employment contracts and employment agreements
- Breach of contract claims and responses
- Contract negotiation and settlement strategy
- Partnership and shareholder agreement disputes
- Payment, debt, and security issues
- Mediation and arbitration
- Court proceedings and commercial litigation
A good contract needs to specify what each person or company is required to do, by when, and what will happen if they fail to do so. We examine each draft to verify that the language reflects the agreed arrangement while specifying the responsibilities involved. This entails setting out the obligations, responsibilities, payment terms, assets, termination rights, and all other significant points with sufficient detail to eliminate any uncertainty.
Taurus Law can also provide employers with advice on contract matters, including employee matters such as compensation, confidentiality, restrictive covenants, and workplace responsibilities. For further information, see our employment law practice.
Different Types of Contract Disputes and Their Resolutions
Arguments can come about in almost any business relationship. One side might fail to make payment. The goods or services provided may not match those which were promised. A partnership might collapse. A person might sign an agreement and then go on to question its meaning, enforceability, or the consideration exchanged.
There are also problems concerning missed deadlines, failure to perform, confidentiality, ownership of the assets, or behaviour which one party claims breaches the agreement.
The initial course of action does not have to be to go to court. A competent lawyer ought to examine the contract, understand the circumstances, assess the evidence, and consider the advantages and risks of each option. In some cases, negotiation will lead to the best outcome. In other cases, mediation can assist in retaining the commercial relationship while helping the parties settle the specific issues.
Arbitration is suitable if the agreement so requires or if the parties opt for a private method of making decisions. If those methods do not yield a viable result, court proceedings might have to be pursued. Depending on the situation, Taurus Law’s arbitration lawyers and civil litigation team can provide assistance.
If you want further information about the remedies that could result following a breach, see our guide on breach of contract.
Why Calgary Chooses Our Business Contract Lawyers
A disagreement over a contract may disrupt cash flow, strain business relationships, and consume weeks of one’s attention. Obtaining good legal advice will enable the focus to return to what really matters.
We manage each file professionally, ensuring honest communication and respecting the commercial circumstances at hand. We examine the details, not simply the clause which has given rise to the disagreement. What does the client need to be protected against? What obligations still remain? Is there a reasonable way to reach a settlement? What would occur if the other party refused?
It makes a difference whether we are dealing with an established company, an entrepreneur, or small business owners who are facing their first major contract problem.
We also think that it is important for clients to understand the process. When a claim is submitted, when a response is given, or when negotiations take place, we make clear the various options available and the likely difficulties. There is no need for mystery, only a straightforward strategy intended to get the problem resolved efficiently.
People who come to our website having searched for ‘contract lawyer Calgary’ or ‘Calgary lawyers’ usually encounter a problem right away. Our responsibility is to draw up a plan, keep our position strong where possible, and safeguard the client’s interests without forgetting about cost and commercial realities.
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Contact Calgary Contract Dispute Lawyers at Taurus Law
Once a problem with a contract arises, waiting hardly ever leads to more choices. Taurus Law will be able to look over the agreement, give advice concerning the next step, and assist you in negotiating, mediating, arbitrating or taking legal action where appropriate.
We provide assistance to clients in Alberta and across Canada with commercial contracts, employment agreements, and other areas of business law. Get in touch with Taurus Law to arrange a consultation or an appointment with our team. Let us know what took place, who is involved, and what result you are looking for. Once you have done that, we can start working on a workable solution.
