E199 That Great Business Show Commercial litigation can cost an absolute fortune. That's why more and more businesses are opting for mediation to settle disputes. Peter Leonard BL is a barrister, co-presenter of The Fifth Court legal podcast and he's a certified mediator. He joins That Great Business Show to explain how mediation works, what the process is, how much it costs, what it's good for and when it doesn't work. And he says, if it doesn't work, you can always go back to court. 80% plus of disputes that go down the mediation route are successfully resolved. And, if the dispute is contentious, and if you can avoid the courts and head for mediation, the financial savings can be 'massive'. His 'hire in a heartbeat', Ciaran Cuffe, former Euro MEP. Billy Griffin, of signage company Artisan, is also Dublin Chair of BITA, the British Irish Trade Alliance, a not-for-profit that helps Irish businesses do business in the UK. Founded by Paul Whitnell, BITA International President, the organisation claims to 'fuel the growth of UK, Irish, and international businesses'. Billy explains what it has done for his business and what it could do for yours. He explains some of the many issues that have hit his business due to Brexit. His 'hire in a heartbeat' - Bill Gates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.