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S2 Episode Seven - Don't Let The Supplier Go Bust - A Cautionary Tale!

S2 Episode Seven - Don't Let The Supplier Go Bust - A Cautionary Tale!

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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 podcast gives lawyers, businesses, and clients practical tools to resolve disputes without the stress of court. Smart, simple, and effective conflict resolution, made clear. Tune in to learn how to navigate disputes with clarity, confidence, and calm. The lawyer wouldn't pay a penny... in the end, the supplier went bust overnight, and nobody got a single penny!In this episode of Calm the Conflict, David Goldberg is joined by Sharon McDermott, founder of Trenches Law. Having spent 18 years as Head of Legal at Virgin Media before launching her own niche firm, Sharon has seen it all, from the high-speed world of telecoms to the emerging infrastructure of EV charging.Sharon shares a powerful, heartbreaking cautionary tale about how aggressive legal posturing can backfire spectacularly, destroying a 10-year business and leaving 600 employees without work. We discuss why being the "bulldog" lawyer often makes zero commercial sense, and how mediation and a bit of human decency can save a business relationship when everything else seems to be falling apart.In this episode, we dive into:· The High Cost of Stubbornness: Why refusing to pay a supplier can result in total loss for everyone involved.· In-House vs. External Counsel: Why internal lawyers are often more "over the detail" and commercially minded than external advisors.· The Telecoms "Small World": Why you shouldn't burn bridges in niche industries.· EV Infrastructure: Why the next big wave of disputes is coming to the world of electric vehicle charging.· A New Way to Resolve: How Sharon is using subscription services to help smaller operators protect their cash flow and settle disputes on a "friendly basis."About our guest: Sharon McDermott is the Managing Director and Founder of Trenches Law, and a highly respected senior telecommunications lawyer.Before establishing Trenches Law nine years ago, Sharon spent 18 years with Virgin Media, whereshe served predominantly as Head of Legal Services. A recognised voice within the industry, Sharon sits on the board of the Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UKProgramme. Sharon’s deep industry expertise, strategic vision and commitment to enabling digital infrastructure growth make her a valued industry voice.Website: www.⁠https://trencheslaw.co.uk/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-mcdermott-207a713/⁠New to the show? Make sure to catch up on all previous episodes of Calm the Conflict to master the art of resolution.Hosts: Zakia Khalid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zakiakhalidlaw.co.uk⁠⁠⁠Zakia 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.com⁠⁠⁠David 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.uk⁠⁠⁠GD Associates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gdassociates.net⁠⁠⁠#CalmTheConflict #TelecomsLaw #Mediation #CommercialLitigation #BusinessSurvival #EVCharging #ConflictResolution #TrenchesLaw #TheArtOfResolution
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