Demand Letters & Negotiation
A demand letter should support a defined request and a realistic next step. Review the recipient, evidence and objective before agreeing drafting, delivery, response and negotiation work.
Assess whether a letter fits now
Explain the counterparty's status, earlier communications, deadlines and objective. A letter may not be the first task when evidence or identity is unclear or there is an urgent risk.
Agree drafting and approval
Confirm the timeline, request, amount basis, response date, recipient and language. The wording should be supported by the record and avoid unassessed accusations or steps that cannot realistically be taken.
Separate delivery and follow-up
Specify whether email, courier, delivery records, translation or follow-up are included. A denial, instalment offer or parts promise then needs assessment of the response and settlement terms.
Decide what follows
A letter is not a court order and does not guarantee payment. If ignored, use the contract, evidence, costs, asset information and objective to decide what follows rather than sending repeated demands indefinitely.
Scope and limitations
Confirm separately whether drafting, translation, delivery and negotiation are included. Compliance is not guaranteed and a letter does not replace procedural assessment.