The Expert Panel: Managing Disputes
Complex business disputes can be long, expensive and emotional.
Join Keith Ruddock, former General Counsel of The Weir Group (and previously a lawyer with Shell for over 25 years), as he discusses with an expert panel what the best ways are for in-house counsel to manage disputes.
The series covers technical and non-technical topics, including how best to prepare and handle witnesses, who may be senior stakeholders within your business.
Keith is joined by an all-star cast consisting of Brian Perrott (Partner at HFW), Narinder Jhittay (Barrister at Maitland Chambers) and Elizabeth Montpetit (Managing Associate at Mishcon de Reya).
Assessing The Claim
Keith kicks off the series with a panel discussion on assessing the merits of potential...
Preparing Witnesses
Where is the line between preparation and coaching? How can legal teams reduce the emotional...
Privilege, Disclosure & Managing The Process
“You need to think well in advance of a dispute taking place: what systems do...
To Mediate, Arbitrate or Litigate?
“Mediation isn’t a sign of weakness… It’s just good commercial sense.” Keith is joined by Elizabeth...
Top Tips On How To Handle a Dispute
“Take the emotion out of the process. It’s counter-productive.” How would three legal experts distil their...