Commercial Disputes: Strategy, Tactics & Avoiding the Courtroom
How to manage commercial disputes strategically and avoid costly litigation.
Published 14 July 2025
COMMERCIAL DISPUTES & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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In this episode, Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution at Collyer Bristow, sits down with Senior Associate Nicola Leach to unpack the modern landscape of commercial disputes. They explore how in-house counsel can manage risk, protect business interests, and resolve disputes strategically, often without going to court.
With practical examples and sharp insight, Robin and Nicola discuss early-stage intervention, the rise of mediation and arbitration, and why a proactive approach to disputes can offer significant cost and reputational benefits.
This is a must-listen for legal teams navigating commercial risk or looking to build stronger relationships with their litigation advisors.
What You’ll Learn:
Duration: 16 minutes
Disclaimer: This content is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Appropriate legal or other professional opinion should be taken before taking or omitting to take any action in respect of any specific problem. Collyer Bristow LLP accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may arise from reliance on information contained in this material.
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Partner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Specialising in Banking & financial disputes, Commercial disputes, Corporate recovery, restructuring & insolvency, Financial regulatory, Financial Services and Personal insolvency
Senior Associate
Specialising in Commercial disputes and Media & Privacy
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How to manage commercial disputes strategically and avoid costly litigation.
Published 14 July 2025
COMMERCIAL DISPUTES & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
PODCASTS & SOUNDBYTES
Partner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Senior Associate
In this episode, Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution at Collyer Bristow, sits down with Senior Associate Nicola Leach to unpack the modern landscape of commercial disputes. They explore how in-house counsel can manage risk, protect business interests, and resolve disputes strategically, often without going to court.
With practical examples and sharp insight, Robin and Nicola discuss early-stage intervention, the rise of mediation and arbitration, and why a proactive approach to disputes can offer significant cost and reputational benefits.
This is a must-listen for legal teams navigating commercial risk or looking to build stronger relationships with their litigation advisors.
What You’ll Learn:
Duration: 16 minutes
Need some more information? Make an enquiry below.
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Podcast contributors
Partner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Specialising in Banking & financial disputes, Commercial disputes, Corporate recovery, restructuring & insolvency, Financial regulatory, Financial Services and Personal insolvency
Senior Associate
Specialising in Commercial disputes and Media & Privacy
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