InLaws - Navigating legal risk in disputes - Devonshires
Disputes can present complex challenges for in-house lawyers, particularly when balancing legal risk with commercial priorities. Experts from our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, Pauline Lépissier and Avary Patutama, will provide you with practical tools to identify, assess and manage legal risk allowing you to navigate disputes with confidence. We will draw on our experience to discuss considered approaches to decision making, cost control and how to achieve better outcomes for the business.
Location:
Online event
Date / Time:
26 May 2026, 11:00 – 12:00
Topics Covered:
- Defining legal risk in a dispute context
- Early risk identification and assessment
- Aligning legal strategy with business objectives
- Cost control and budgeting in disputes, including external counsel and funding options
- Document management and privilege
- Real-life examples of navigating disputes and key strategies employ
- Risk mitigation
Event Information
| Event Date | 26-05-2026 |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Online (live) |
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