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Derecho proactivo: guiando su negocio hacia el éxito

By Jackie Nagtegaal, director ejecutivo de Lawyerlink - vie., oct. 10, 2025 - Blog

Imagina que conduces tu negocio por una ciudad bulliciosa en la que constantemente aparecen barricadas, atascos y desvíos. Ahora, imagina un GPS que te guía por la ruta más segura y rápida hasta tu destino. El derecho proactivo en un entorno empresarial funciona de la misma manera: te ayuda a identificar y evitar los retos antes de que se conviertan en problemas costosos.

Tradicionalmente, las empresas solo solicitan ayuda legal cuando algo sale mal. Al adoptar un enfoque legal proactivo, se detienen los problemas antes incluso de que surjan. Anticipa los riesgos, resuelve los posibles problemas de forma temprana y utiliza la previsión jurídica como herramienta para impulsar tu crecimiento. Piensa en las estrategias jurídicas proactivas como una forma de seguro empresarial. Esta mentalidad con visión de futuro transforma la ley en una ventaja estratégica que protege tu negocio y le ayuda a prosperar.

Es una nueva perspectiva que añade valor, construye relaciones más sólidas y te mantiene por delante de la competencia.

Why proactive law matters to your business

1. Turn contracts into tools for growth

Start with contracts. They shouldn't just be defensive documents filled with jargon and potential pitfalls. According to Professor Helena Haapio, a pioneer in proactive law, contracts should be business-friendly instruments that function as managerial tools, helping all parties achieve their shared objectives and succeed together.

By focusing on clear language and mutual goals, contracts become practical guides that drive success rather than obstacles that hinder progress. This approach promotes "legal well-being" by using agreements to create value and strengthen relationships.

For example, a well-crafted contract can serve as a blueprint for collaboration, outlining responsibilities, timelines, and expectations in a way that everyone involved can easily understand. This clarity reduces misunderstandings and keeps projects on track.

2. Stay ahead of disputes

Disputes can drain your resources—time, money, and energy that could be better spent growing your business. Legal battles are incredibly costly for SMEs, causing financial strain and disrupting day-to-day operations. Often, disputes arise from misunderstandings or unresolved issues that could have been prevented with proactive legal measures.

Professor Richard Susskind, British author, speaker, and independent adviser, emphasises that businesses thrive not by winning legal battles but by avoiding disputes altogether. He advocates for integrating legal foresight into business strategy to prevent problems and uncover opportunities.

Think of it as a regular health check-up for your business. Just as it's better to catch a minor health issue before it becomes a major crisis, —addressing legal matters early can prevent full-blown disputes. Regularly reviewing your contracts, business practices, and relationships with suppliers or customers helps you identify potential risks before they escalate.

When you become a CEDIA member, you can lean on your peers as well as access a number of events and online resources, to help your business grow. Discuss proactive law in a business environment and steer your business towards success.