The best negotiation is no negotiation

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The best negotiation is no negotiation

The bane of all those widget-counting legal operations types: in many cases the best legal work is the dog that never barks. The unbroken night’s sleep that you enjoyed because the parts of were so well machined that they didn’t disturb you. The litigation you didn't have, the awkward face off you avoided because the customer liked what you gave it in the first place.

See also

• Legal value
• Qualities of a good ISDA