The purpose of a court settlement is for the clients to definitively resolve their differences through mutual concessions. In practice, this means that the settlement often covers not only what was formally the subject of the claim, but also other outstanding issues between the same clients. As a rule, the clients wish to ensure that, once the settlement is signed, there remains no doubt as to what has been settled and what has not. The aim is simple: to bring the relationship to a complete close. It is precisely here that tax issues may arise...
Comprehensive court settlements and VAT
Jadek & Pensa, May 2026