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." Is it about control? Precedent? Or simply a misunderstanding of what mediation can achieve?

In this episode, we discuss:

The psychological and strategic reasons businesses default to litigation.The risks of choosing the "day in court" over a collaborative resolution.

How to pivot your strategy when you’re leaning toward a legal battle.New here? I

f you’re just joining us, welcome! We highly recommend going back to listen to Series 1 (Episodes 1–10). We cover everything from the "Day of Mediation" and "How to Prepare," to the crucial steps of "How to Pick the Right Mediator."

It’s the ultimate toolkit for anyone navigating a dispute.Have a question? We’d love to hear from you!

Reach out to David or myself via the links in our bios on Spotify or YouTube.Thank you for listening, and let’s get Season 2 started!

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.Smart, simple, and effective conflict resolution—made clear.Tune in to learn how to navigate disputes with clarity, confidence, and calm.
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/