SOUNDBYTE

Commercial Disputes: Strategy, Tactics & Avoiding the Courtroom

Listen on Spotify RSS YouTube Podcast

SHARE

Subscribe

Back to all podcasts and videos

Contributors

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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:

  • How early engagement can de-escalate potential litigation
  • The strategic role of mediation and ADR in commercial disputes
  • Common pitfalls businesses face when disputes arise
  • How in-house and external counsel can collaborate most effectively
  • Why a cost-benefit mindset matters in dispute resolution

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.

Other podcasts

    Enquire about this Podcast

    Need some more information? Make an enquiry below



      Arrow Back to all podcasts and videos

      • 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

        PODCASTS & SOUNDBYTES

      Associated sectors / services

      Contributors

      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:

      • How early engagement can de-escalate potential litigation
      • The strategic role of mediation and ADR in commercial disputes
      • Common pitfalls businesses face when disputes arise
      • How in-house and external counsel can collaborate most effectively
      • Why a cost-benefit mindset matters in dispute resolution

      Duration: 16 minutes

      Subscribe now

      Associated Podcasts

        Need some more information? Make an enquiry below.

          Subscribe

          Please add your details and your areas of interest below

          Specialist sectors:

          Legal services:

          Other information:

          Jurisdictions of interest to you (other than UK):



          Message us on WhatsApp (calling not available)

          Please note that Collyer Bristow provides this service during office hours for general information and enquiries only and that no legal or other professional advice will be provided over the WhatsApp platform. Please also note that if you choose to use this platform your personal data is likely to be processed outside the UK and EEA, including in the US. 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 provided. All information will be deleted immediately upon completion of a conversation.

          I accept Close

          Close
          Scroll up

          Get in touch

          Get in touch using our form below.



            Business Close
            Private Wealth Close
            Hot Topics Close