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 frustrating, moments in any mediation: breaking a deadlock.

When parties are close to settlement but not quite there, laptops are shutting and papers are being shuffle, how does a mediator keep the process alive? David shares his forthright style for pushing through that final barrier, explaining why being 'close but not close enough' can actually be a tactical advantage.

We discuss:

The psychological pressure tactics mediators use to focus minds.
Reframing the conversation to highlight progress and achievements.
How to close that final, 'silly' gap, whether it's £1,000 or a neighbour's footpath.

The emotional complexity of neighbourhood disputes versus commercial cases.

Unexpected resolutions, can neighbours live next door to each and move on from the dispute.

Find out how to turn a moment of tension into a positive step towards resolution.

Listeners will learn the expert strategies mediators use to overcome negotiation fatigue and secure a final agreement when all hope seems lost.

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.

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