In business management, legal risks do not arise solely from the company’s actions or inaction – but also from how those actions may be perceived externally. As Professor Gabriel Steiner says, the greatest threat is not the legal error itself, but how it may be interpreted by third parties. At LawConsulted, we evaluate managerial decisions not only from the client’s perspective, but also through the lens of potential opponents, regulators, investors or partners – this is how we prevent legal consequences that may arise even when the action is formally correct.
Misinterpretation of decisions often leads to legal pressure, especially when the opposing party attempts to present a managerial move as a breach of obligations, a disruption of interests or non-compliance with corporate procedures. At LawConsulted, we analyse not only the content of the decision – but also how it may be read within the legal logic of another party. This is particularly relevant in situations where the client’s actions comply with agreements yet may be perceived as a strategic threat by the counterpart.
Professor Steiner notes: “legal correctness does not guarantee the absence of claims – it only guarantees that the legal position can be clearly understood.” That is why at LawConsulted, we define the communication trajectory of the managerial decision in advance – ensuring appropriate wording, determining which documents should not be created and which actions require preliminary legal approval before execution.
Particular attention is given to the possibility that a managerial action may be used by the opposing party in negotiations or litigation strategy. Even a neutral email, internal directive or adjusted role within a project may become a legal argument if it reflects potential conflict of interest. Lawyers at LawConsulted work to ensure the client’s action is not only legally compliant – but also does not create opportunities for distorted interpretation.
As Professor Steiner emphasises, “a legally strong decision is not one that cannot be challenged, but one that cannot be interpreted differently than intended.” At LawConsulted, we structure support so that managerial logic is aligned with legal clarity, and communication is constructed to eliminate speculative interpretation.
Preventive legal support for managerial decisions not only avoids disputes but also strengthens the client’s overall position. When every action can be correctly interpreted by third parties, it creates protection before claims even arise. At Law Consulted, we do not adjust a decision once it has been made – we ensure it cannot be misinterpreted before it is taken.
Previously, we wrote about why key decisions are made before the client even formulates the request
