In commercial disputes, delay is frequently viewed as a neutral strategy, a way to buy time, gather more information, or avoid confrontation especially in view of the longstanding commercial relationship between the parties. In reality, delay carries costs, compounds risks, and often transforms manageable disagreements into expensive arbitration and/or protracted litigation.
While not every disagreement should be settled immediately, the objective is not speed for its own sake—it is informed, timely decision-making.
Businesses should take into account the real commercial objective and what the delay will delay cost them to enable effective decision-making regarding their legal matters.