An agreement should explain what each party must do, when payment is due and what happens if things do not go as planned. When a dispute arises, those details matter.
Drafting and reviewing agreements
Etienne drafts agreements for your circumstances and reviews contracts before they are signed. The work includes sale agreements, leases, service agreements, loans, acknowledgements of debt and business arrangements. He explains the wording and identifies concerns in the context of the transaction.
When the agreement is disputed
Incomplete work, overdue payments or a disagreement about what was promised may require a legal response. Etienne reviews the agreement alongside quotations, emails, messages and payment records. He advises on performance, cancellation, damages or a negotiated resolution, subject to the requirements of the particular claim.
Settlements that work in practice
A settlement may create obligations lasting well beyond the date of signature. Etienne reviews proposals and negotiates terms, paying attention to payment dates, transfers, responsibility for expenses and what happens if an obligation is not met.
Before signing or taking action
Explain the arrangement in your own words and the outcome you expect. Cancelling too soon, withholding payment without a proper basis or accepting an unsuitable settlement can create further difficulties. A review helps you understand the consequences first.
Useful questions
A little more clarity.
Can you review an agreement prepared by the other party?
Yes. Etienne can assess the draft, explain its obligations and advise on changes that may be needed before you sign.
What if the arrangement was not recorded in one signed contract?
Provide the quotations, emails, messages and payment records. These may help establish what was agreed; the legal position depends on the facts.
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