Debt law
Law of obligations covers contractual relationships, claims, and liability.
We provide legal advice in situations involving a breach of contract (including material breach), preparation of payment claims, assessment of contractual penalties, or filing of damage compensation claims.
We explain your options in clear language, observe all notification deadlines, and prepare documents so that they hold up in legal proceedings.
Contact us
If your matter concerns a breach of contract, payment claim, contractual penalty, or compensation for damages, let us know.
We respond on business days as soon as possible.
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Breach of Contract and Liability
A breach may occur through improper performance, missed deadlines, or constitute a material breach giving the right to withdraw from the contract.
We assess whether the appropriate legal remedy is a price reduction, compensation for damages (including direct financial loss and lost profit), or a contractual penalty.
We also consider cases of force majeure and pre-contractual liability.
We prepare the notice of breach, document the evidence, and link it clearly to the relevant contractual provisions.
What we usually do:
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Analysis of the breach, drafting of notice, and setting deadlines
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Termination or withdrawal from the contract / price reduction with legal justification
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Preparation of damage compensation claims and evidence collection
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Legal assessment regarding the application or contestation of contractual penalties
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Payment Claim and Debt Recovery
In case of delayed payment, we start with a demand letter that includes calculation of interest and late payment penalties.
If the claim is undisputed, we use the expedited order for payment procedure; in case of a dispute, we prepare a statement of claim.
During negotiations, we draft installment schedules or settlement agreements to make debt recovery predictable and cost-efficient.
What we usually do:
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Drafting demand letters (deadlines, interest, reference to evidence)
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Filing applications for expedited order for payment and monitoring deadlines
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Preparing statements of claim or settlement agreements for debt recovery
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Negotiating installment plans and arranging securities
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Claim for Damages
We distinguish between direct financial loss (actual expenses) and loss of profit (income not earned due to the breach).
We prepare an evidence plan specifying which documents, expert opinions, or calculations establish the causal link between the damage and the breach (including tort law aspects).
We select a methodology accepted by the court and provide a realistic assessment of the evidentiary burden.
What we usually do:
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Analysis of the type and extent of damage + calculation methodology
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Collection of evidence (invoices, offers, expert reports)
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Filing the claim and conducting negotiations / concluding settlements
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Contractual Penalty and Its Reduction
We assess whether the agreed contractual penalty is proportionate to the breach and legally enforceable.
If the amount is excessive or the breach minor, we prepare arguments and evidence to request a reduction of the penalty.
When representing the creditor, we justify the application of the penalty and ensure it complies with the contract and the law.
What we usually do:
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Legal assessment of the contractual penalty clause and its proportionality
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Preparation of a reduction request or defense against reduction
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Drafting claims for payment of the penalty with supporting evidence
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Negotiating settlements that balance contractual fairness and risk
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Contract Formation, Amendment, and Termination
We help draft and review contracts to ensure that rights, obligations, and risks are clearly defined.
When circumstances change, we prepare amendments that protect your interests while keeping the agreement valid and enforceable.
If cooperation no longer serves its purpose, we assess the legal grounds for termination or withdrawal and help complete the process properly.
What we usually do:
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Drafting and reviewing contracts and annexes
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Preparing and formalizing amendments or addenda
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Legal assessment of termination or withdrawal grounds
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Drafting termination notices and settlement agreements
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Order for Payment Procedure and Enforcement Proceedings
In the case of a clear and undisputed claim, an order for payment application quickly results in an enforceable document.
This is followed by the bailiff’s proceedings: seizure applications, asset inquiries, and payment schedules.
We assist in drafting objections and defending your rights if enforcement measures are disproportionate.
What we usually do:
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Drafting and filing the order for payment application
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Managing enforcement documents, seizure requests, and objections
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Communication with the bailiff and negotiating payment schedules
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Warranty and Limitation of Liability
We set reasonable warranty periods in contracts, specify defect notification procedures (including hidden defects), and define exclusions and limits of liability in line with law and case practice.
This helps reduce the risk of disputes and makes costs more predictable.
What we usually do:
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Structuring warranty and notification terms
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Defining exclusions and liability caps
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Providing guidance on proving hidden defects
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Consumer Disputes
In B2C relationships, standard terms must be balanced, and privacy conditions must be clear.
We advise on the right of withdrawal (14 days) and the procedure for submitting complaints, and represent clients before the Consumer Disputes Committee.
If necessary, we amend contract terms that may be unfair or non-compliant.
What we usually do:
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Updating terms & conditions and privacy policies
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Structuring withdrawal and complaint procedures
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Representation before the Consumer Disputes Committee