I believe that when dealing with a business, whether in terms of litigation or in the day-to-day handling, drafting and reviewing of contracts, the most important element is an understanding of the industry in which the client operates.

Accordingly, when starting to work with a client, I always first try to understand the principles of their business as far as possible. This allows me to identify the most significant and frequent problems they face and to structure the provisions of contracts in such a way as to offer them the maximum available protection. This understanding is also indispensable from the point of view of handling court proceedings, so as to build a coherent and convincing litigation strategy and best present the court with the assumptions that certain contractual provisions were supposed to implement.

On the other hand, I am convinced that for the success of any chosen litigation strategy, it is also essential that the client understands it and that it is consistent with the original business intentions. This is of enormous importance in court proceedings when the parties' representatives come to explain their case after many months of litigation. They must not only understand, but also be able to explain to the court the position presented in the case. You can read more about preparation for a hearing as a party [here] (link to e-book - preparing for a hearing).

I adhere to the principle that the client and his lawyer must speak with one voice and it is the lawyer's role to ensure that this is the case.