Disputes cost businesses financially, disrupt operations and waste valuable time. In this practical workshop, Lisa Haywood will explore how to respectfully and efficiently defuse disputes to help businesses salvage relationships, save money and stay focused on what they do best.

Lisa promises this will not be a traditional legal talk. There will be no complicated legal jargon, latin phrases or case studies. Instead, she will draw on more than 20 years of litigation experience to share practical advice on getting to the heart of disputes quickly and tightening procedures to reduce the risk of conflict in the first place.

The session will cover different business risk areas, how to manage them effectively, and ways to strengthen processes, diligence and relationship management to protect your reputation, cash flow, and working relationships.

Lisa Haywood is the Founder of Stutt Associates, Cornwall’s Dispute Lawyers. She built the boutique law firm from scratch and, within just over 18 months of trading, established a strong reputation for handling complex property and commercial disputes.

Lisa is passionate about modernising dispute services and helping position Cornwall as a recognised legal hub for high-quality expertise. Known for her approachable style and strategic thinking, she is dedicated to helping clients achieve the outcomes they need while navigating disputes in a practical and commercially focused way.

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