97. The Legal Edge: Why the Right Lawyer Can Save Your Business

In this episode of The Sounds of the Baskerville, James Flaherty and insolvency expert Chris Baskerville reveal the high-stakes reality of choosing the right legal support when your business is on the line. Forget the theory—this is a straight-talking, fast-moving look at real disputes, tough settlements, and the dangers of relying on a generalist when you need a specialist. With colourful stories (yes, unicorns and dental mishaps included), Chris shows how experienced litigators outsmart the unprepared, why chasing “certainty now” often beats gambling on “maybe later,” and what really happens when creditors, directors, and lawyers clash in the final act of a company’s life. Packed with sharp insights, practical takeaways, and a dose of humour, this episode is your guide to making commercially smart choices under pressure. If you want to understand how to survive, and even win, when the legal battles heat up, this one’s unmissable.