Podcasts

In this episode, Paul Croft sits down with Katrina Sharman, Special Counsel at Piper Alderman and a leading advisor in financial services regulation and digital assets. Katrina shares her remarkable career journey, from commercial litigation in Australia to pioneering animal protection law, studying at Harvard, and working at the forefront of fintech and cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.

In this episode, Ben Lovell and Jerome McDonagh are joined by Lexi Takamatsu, Partner at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, to discuss the evolving landscape of international arbitration involving Japanese parties. From cross-border construction disputes and the cultural nuances of resolving international conflicts, to the growing role of expert evidence, quantum analysis, AI and Japan’s future as an arbitration hub, Lexi shares valuable insights drawn from her extensive experience representing clients in complex international disputes.

In this episode, Ben Lovell and Jerome McDonagh sat down with Mark Lee, Managing Director of ML Chambers, for an insightful discussion on the changing landscape of corporate, shareholder and boardroom disputes in Singapore and across the region. From governance and valuation to fraud investigations, cross-border disputes and the growing role of AI, this episode explores the key issues shaping today’s disputes environment.

In this episode, Ben Lovell and Jerome McDonagh sat down with Elizabeth Shin, Senior Vice President, Head of Korea at Burford Capital, to discuss the development of the disputes market across Korea and the wider North Asia region. Drawing on her experience advising clients on complex cross-border disputes, Elizabeth shares her perspective on the evolving legal landscape, the increasing internationalisation of Korean businesses, and the opportunities and challenges facing parties involved in high-value litigation and arbitration. The conversation explores how the disputes market in Korea has matured in recent years, the growing sophistication of claimants and legal advisers, and the factors driving increased activity across the region. Elizabeth also offers valuable insights into working across different jurisdictions, navigating cultural considerations in disputes, and what she sees as the key trends shaping the future of the market.

This episode is Part 1 of a four‑part series. What does it take to be an effective expert witness in high-stakes disputes? MDD’s Ben Lovell and Jerome sat down with Dr Sean Brady, Managing Director of Brady Heywood, to discuss his career as a forensic engineer and expert witness, and the role experts play in complex litigation and arbitration matters. Sean shares insights from investigating some of Australasia’s most significant engineering failures, the importance of independence and credibility in expert evidence, and the challenges of communicating highly technical issues in a way that assists courts and tribunals. The discussion also explores causation, forensic investigations, lessons learned from major disputes, and what legal teams look for when engaging expert witnesses.

This discussion continues from Part 1 and is part of a four‑part series.

This discussion continues from Part 2 and is part of a four‑part series.

This discussion continues from Part 3 and is part of a four‑part series.

In this episode, Ben Lovell and Jerome McDonagh are joined by Edouard Fremault of Deminor for a discussion on the evolving role of litigation funding in complex disputes across Asia and internationally. The conversation explores how litigation funding can support claimants in pursuing meritorious claims, the key factors funders consider when assessing potential cases, and the importance of issues such as quantum, recoverability and enforcement. Edouard also shares his insights on the development of litigation funding in markets such as Hong Kong and Singapore, and the opportunities he sees for continued growth across the region.

In this episode, Barry Jones interviews Ellie Smith, Senior Manager in MDD’s London, UK office. Ellie joined MDD as an intern and never left, captivated by the way each case presents a new puzzle to solve. Fifteen years later, she’s a Senior Manager known for her technical expertise, her thoughtful approach to handling losses, and her commitment to recruiting and training new staff. Ellie shares insights on a memorable revenue measurement story, how a particular loss was profiled against an incident, and a classic “loss vs. not a loss” scenario.