Settlement Tactics

📘 Module 1: Foundations of Settlement Strategy (1 Hour)

• Why settle? Strategic, financial, and reputational considerations
• Types of settlements: pre-litigation, court-annexed, arbitral, and out-of-court
• Understanding BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement)
• Choosing the right time to settle

📘 Module 2: Tactics in Negotiation & Mediation (1 Hour 15 Minutes)

• Persuasion principles: anchoring, framing, reciprocity
• Psychology of concession and building trust
• Role of mediators and neutral evaluators
• Multi-party settlement dynamics and caucus techniques
• Avoiding coercive or unethical settlement conduct

📘 Module 3: Drafting & Structuring Settlement Agreements (1 Hour)

• Essential clauses: release, confidentiality, non-disparagement
• Structuring payment terms and timelines
• Tax and regulatory implications
• Enforceability and stamping requirements
• Settlement before regulatory bodies (e.g., SEBI, NCLT)

📘 Module 4: Risk Management & Case Studies (45 Minutes)

• Risk vs reward analysis before settlement
• Handling disputes post-settlement
• Case studies: commercial, employment, consumer, and IP disputes
• Lessons from failed and successful settlements

📄 Negotiate wisely, close confidently — Build expert-level skills in dispute settlement with tactical, legal, and psychological insights.