negotiation-support

name	negotiation-support
title	Negotiation Support
description	Generates a strategic negotiation support document with leverage analysis, BATNA assessment, risk matrix, and issue-by-issue tactical planning. Use when preparing for settlement conferences, mediations, contract negotiations, deal structuring, or dispute resolution strategy sessions.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/negotiation-support
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	general
practice	litigation
language	en
tags	["analysis","memo","transactional"]

Negotiation Support

Strategic negotiation roadmap synthesizing case materials into leverage analysis, risk assessment, and tactical recommendations.

Prerequisites

1. Matter context — parties, relationship history, negotiation type (settlement / contract / transactional / dispute resolution)
2. Documents — contracts, correspondence, prior agreements, discovery, financials
3. Client objectives — goals, constraints, authority limits, timeline
4. Negotiation history — prior offers, counteroffers, impasses, tentative agreements

Quick Start

1. Gather prerequisites above.
2. Produce each output section in order (Executive Summary through Action Items).
3. Cite source documents for every factual claim.
4. Mark unconfirmed legal authority with [VERIFY].
5. Label the document as privileged work product.

Output Structure

1. Executive Summary

Element	Content
Negotiation type	Settlement / contract / transactional / dispute resolution
Parties	Names, roles, relationship summary
Core objectives	Client's 3–5 primary goals, ranked
Critical issues	Top issues driving negotiation
Recommended strategy	Integrative vs. distributive; approach in 2–3 sentences
Key recommendation	Single most important strategic action

2. Factual Background

Chronological narrative with cited sources covering:

• Relationship history and negotiation genesis
• Key dates, amounts, communications, commitments
• Prior negotiation attempts and outcomes
• Current procedural posture or deal status

3. Interests & Positions Analysis

	Client	Opposing Party
Stated positions	What they demand	What they demand
Underlying interests	Economic, operational, reputational, relational	Same categories (estimated)
Constraints	Authority, timeline, regulatory