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:

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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/⁠

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 money, and the vital role of Position Statements.

Learn how to handle and, more importantly, avoid last-minute clangers, disastrous new information, that can derail the entire resolution process.

Don't let a surprise invoice or a sudden financial collapse ruin your day!

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/