Calm The Conflict - The Art of Resolution

Episode 5 Your hosts 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.  From preparing for mediation, breaking deadlock, and debunking myths to choosing the right mediator and exploring online vs. in-person sessio...

Your hosts 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. From preparing for mediation, breaking deadlock, and debunking myths to choosing the right mediator and exploring online vs. in-person sessions, this po...

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. From preparing for mediation, breaking deadlock, and debunking myths to choosing the right mediator and exploring online vs. in-person sessions, this podc...

Season Two - Episode Two 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. From preparing for mediation, breaking deadlock, and debunking myths to choosing the right mediator and exploring online vs. in-pe...

Series 2, Episode 1: Why Do Businesses Choose to Go to Court Over Mediation? We are back! After an incredible first season, David Goldberg and I are diving straight into the deep end for the Season 2 premiere. Despite the high success rates and cost-effectiveness of mediation, many businesses still find themselves heading for the courtroom. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the "why." I...

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...

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 expect...

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 Lea...

Avoiding Nasty Surprises: Essential Mediation Prep!! Going into a mediation expecting a straight win? Think again. In this crucial episode Part One , David Goldberg, accredited mediator and I discuss the essential preparation parties need before and during a mediation to ensure a successful outcome. We tackle the need for realistic expectations, the challenge of negotiating when a debtor has no mo...

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. In this episode,David Goldberg, Partner at EMW Law and Legal 500  accredited mediator and disputes lawyer and I  delve into one of the most crucial, and fr...

Early resolution, avoiding stress, time and expense!! Every business owner knows that disputes drain time, energy, and money. In this essential episode, David Goldberg, accredited Mediator and I  tackle the core question:  How can you resolve conflicts early, efficiently, and with minimal stress? David shares strategies for getting to a settlement before you're deep into litigation, discussin...

In this episode, David Goldberg and I explore the evolution of mediation from a voluntary alternative to a key and compulsory component of the legal system.  We discuss the recent court rules that give judges the power to compel parties to mediate, the crucial role of an impartial third party, and the financial risks of refusing to mediate. Tune in to understand why the tide is turning and how thi...

When it comes to mediation, not all mediators are created equal. In this episode of Calm the Conflict – The Art of Resolution , David Goldberg  (Legal 500, Cedr Accredited Mediator) and I, (Commercial Litigation Solicitor & Debt Recovery Trainer)  unpack the big question: how do you choose the right mediator for your dispute? From personality fit and professional background to fees, style, and...

Does mediation really deliver or is it just an extra expense before heading to court?  In this episode, my co-host, the brilliant accredited mediator David Goldberg , and I draw on our combined legal and mediation experience and tackle the big question head-on to o reveal when the process pays off… and when it might not. From eye-opening success rates to the surprising challenges of settling small...

What actually happens on the day of mediation? In this episode, Zakia is joined once again by co-host and seasoned mediator David Goldberg, who takes us behind the scenes to reveal how mediators keep things calm, even when clients can’t stand the sight of each other. From the first meeting to the final deal, they explore the art of managing egos, closing wide offer gaps, and keeping the conversati...

What really goes on behind the scenes before a mediation? In this episode, Zakia is joined by accredited mediator David Goldberg to unpack the practical steps lawyers should take to set up a successful mediation. From pre-legal claims to full-blown litigation, they explore what paperwork truly matters, how mediators cut through mountains of emails and invoices, and why it’s not about creating a mi...