Dispute Avoidance

Thomas Jefferson got it right when he said ‘I never yet saw an instance of one of two disputants convincing the other by argument’.

At Seven Pillars, we believe the best dispute is the one that never happens.

Disputes place a significant burden on those involved, both financially and emotionally, as well as soaking up scarce management time. And we should know – one of our Founders, Mark, ran a Court for a decade, and the other, Kim, was responsible for dispute resolution for an international bank. We’ve seen every side of a conflict and know how to help clients stay ahead of them.

But when disputes do arise, we don’t charge in with litigation-first thinking. We work with you strategically — to sidestep, resolve, or defuse disputes in a way that protects your interests, preserves your reputation, and keeps your long-term goals in focus.

Our team has resolved cross-border disputes across multiple industries and jurisdictions — from boardroom breakdowns and joint venture fallouts to commercial claims and investor-state conflicts. Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, we help you reach the outcome that serves you best — not just in court, but in business.