Dispute resolution
Dispute resolution with IT requires a lawyer with legal and IT expertise. When you need an experienced lawyer who understands IT on your side, we are here to help.
Dispute resolution often begins with contracts and their application to IT services or products. Success in a dispute typically requires a lawyer who specializes in the field and can understand not only contracts but also software production, general industry operating models and legalities in the industry, and legislation related to the industry. You will have an experienced litigation team at Reson for all dispute resolution situations.
Why choose us:
- Extensive experience in dispute resolution work as an assistant to defendants and plaintiffs
- Long experience in IT consulting and contracts
- The certainty brought by numerous assignments related to IT disputes and crimes helps to find and analyze different options for progress
- We assist you in general courts, specialized courts, and arbitration proceedings
Civil and criminal IT-cases
IT disputes
In an IT project, disputes often concern unclear or incomplete contracts, the existence and nature of an error, liability issues related to an error or delay, and how the problem affects the project’s continuation. Conflict often arises when one party believes that the contract has not been followed and the other feels that they have acted according to the terms.
Copyright disputes
In these disputes, the author or other rights holder claims that a work (e.g., program code) has been used for commercial purposes without authorization and demands compensation under copyright law or a license agreement. Determining the infringement and determining the compensation payment are central issues in the dispute, which require interpretation of copyright law and the agreements between the parties.
IT crimes
Data breaches, trade secret violations, and copyright infringement are IT crimes that have increased as society and business activities have moved to information networks. Successfully investigating an IT crime requires both IT and criminal law expertise and experience.
Commercial and employment disputes
Shareholder disputes
Shareholder disputes typically arise from disagreements regarding ownership, the terms of the shareholder agreement, or the determination of the redemption price. Disputes can also arise from conflicts related to corporate acquisitions or financing arrangements, such as different perceptions of the accuracy of information provided about the transaction or investment’s target.
Employment disputes
Employment disputes arise when employers and employees have different views on their rights and obligations. The disagreement may concern, for example, the conditions for terminating an employment relationship or the conditions under which the employer can make changes to employment contracts or established working practices deemed necessary.
How can a lawyer help?
A lawyer’s task in a dispute is to help the parties understand the core issues of the dispute: what exactly the problem is about, who can claim what, and on what grounds.
Law and contracts determine what is reasonable and legally possible. The first step in resolving a dispute is identifying the person who caused the error or violation and determining liability.
In handling the dispute further, the lawyer guides the client to consider what reasonable next actions are. This includes assessing the risks—for example, what will happen if the dispute proceeds to trial or what the chances are of winning or losing the case.
At the same time, options are considered, such as settling the matter. Settlement has advantages, such as lower costs, consideration of both parties’ perspectives, and a more predictable outcome.
What if a settlement is not reached?
If an amicable solution is not reached, the dispute may end up in court or arbitration. In these processes, it is essential to know the rules governing the dispute resolution procedure to be used, such as:
- When must the requirements be submitted, and can they be changed or supplemented later?
- What is your burden of proof in a dispute, i.e., what do you need to be able to prove?
- Can, or is it worth, appealing the decision?
Contact us
In disputes and complaints, we always offer a free initial consultation. We will tell you how to proceed at the end of the discussion. You will also receive a quote for related assignment work if you wish.
You should consult a lawyer as soon as possible while your options remain open. Talking to a lawyer can help resolve a potential dispute through contract negotiations.