Hosted by Zakia Khalid, Commercial Litigation Solicitor & Debt Recovery Trainer, with David Goldberg, Partner at EMW Law & Legal 500 Lead Mediator.

Episode 10: Partnership Over! Mediate the Mess

When professional relationships break down, the dispute is often more complex than just money.

In this episode, David and I tackle the complicated world of shareholder and partnership disputes. We discuss why these conflicts are often intensely personal and commercial, moving beyond simple money claims to include breaches of restrictive covenants, procurement arguments, and bad blood in niche industries.

Tune in to understand:

• The core legal complexities of shareholder disputes (e.g., non-compete clauses and client solicitation).

• How a three-party mediation might arise from a breach of covenant.

• Why partnership disputes, often lacking formal agreements, can be the hardest to untangle.

• The various resolutions sought in these cases, from financial damages to undertakings.

Discover why mediation is the essential tool for resolving these personal and commercial messes without airing your dirty laundry in public.

Together, we unpack the real strategies, tips, and insights behind successful mediation.

Tune in to ensure your clients are calm, focused, and ready to resolve the conflict!

Hosts:

Zakia Khalid - ⁠https://www.zakiakhalidlaw.co.uk/⁠

Zakia is a Debt Recovery Solicitor and Trainer to business finance and credit control teams, helping them understand and navigate the legal process of recovering unpaid invoices/debts to ensure cashflow is protected and bad debts are collected.

David Goldberg - ⁠https://www.emwlaw.com/⁠

David is a solicitor-mediator accredited by CEDR and recognised in the legal 500 for the last three years. He can mediate a whole array of matters face to face or over Zoom. Please contact David direct by email (⁠david.goldberg@emwlaw.com⁠) or via LinkedIn for more details, a CV or with any questions.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Right Here Creative - ⁠https://www.rightherecreative.co.uk/⁠

GD Associates - ⁠https://www.gdassociates.net/

Hosted by Zakia Khalid, Commercial Litigation Solicitor & Debt Recovery Trainer, with David Goldberg, Partner at EMW Law & Legal 500 Lead Mediator. Together, we unpack the real strategies, tips, and insights behind successful mediation.
Before you step into the mediation room, are you and are your clients truly ready?

Join David and I as we discuss the crucial art of managing client expectations around mediation. We discuss why setting the right tone is essential, how to explain the "without prejudice" nature of the day, and why relaxing into the process is the key to resolution.

• How to prepare clients to think "resolution" rather than "litigation."

• The critical differences between a mediation and a court trial.

• Why the first party to make an offer is actually making a positive move.

• David's tips for maintaining energy and focus during the day's "peaks and troughs."

Tune in to ensure your clients are calm, focused, and ready to resolve the conflict!

Hosts:

Zakia Khalid - https://www.zakiakhalidlaw.co.uk/

Zakia is a Debt Recovery Solicitor and Trainer to business finance and credit control teams, helping them understand and navigate the legal process of recovering unpaid invoices/debts to ensure cashflow is protected and bad debts are collected.

David Goldberg - https://www.emwlaw.com/

David is a solicitor-mediator accredited by CEDR and recognised in the legal 500 for the last three years. He can mediate a whole array of matters face to face or over Zoom. Please contact David direct by email (david.goldberg@emwlaw.com) or via LinkedIn for more details, a CV or with any questions.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Right Here Creative - https://www.rightherecreative.co.uk/

GD Associates - https://www.gdassociates.net/

PART TWO - Avoiding Nasty Surprises:

In Part Two David Goldberg, accredited mediator and Solicitor and I discuss on the day surprises, red flags and the way to deal with them. We look at:

Handling new information or “clangers” on the day

Real-world examples of surprises

Managing reactions and maintaining good faith

Turning negatives into positives

Keeping mediation productive and constructive

Learn how to handle and, more importantly, avoid red flags, disastrous new information, that can derail the entire resolution process.

Tune in for practical advice on mitigating risk and finding a commercial resolution.

Hosts:

Zakia Khalid - ⁠https://www.zakiakhalidlaw.co.uk/⁠

Zakia is a Debt Recovery Solicitor and Trainer to business finance and credit control teams, helping them understand and navigate the legal process of recovering unpaid invoices/debts to ensure cashflow is protected and bad debts are collected.

David Goldberg - ⁠https://www.emwlaw.com/⁠

David is a solicitor-mediator accredited by CEDR and recognised in the legal 500 for the last three years. He can mediate a whole array of matters face to face or over Zoom. Please contact David direct by email (⁠david.goldberg@emwlaw.com⁠) or via LinkedIn for more details, a CV or with any questions.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Right Here Creative - ⁠https://www.rightherecreative.co.uk/⁠

GD Associates - ⁠https://www.gdassociates.net/⁠