Beyond the Gavel
Step into the world where medicine meets the law. Hosted by internationally renowned surgeon and medico-legal expert Rodney Peyton, Beyond the Gavel dives deep into the intersection of medical negligence, personal injury, and the evolving landscape of legal business. Each episode features candid conversations with top experts, legal minds, and business leaders who are shaping the future of this high-stakes industry. Whether you’re a legal professional, medical expert, or just curious about the real stories behind the cases, this is the podcast where the courtroom and the consulting room collide.
Beyond the Gavel
Beyond the Gavel with Paul Balen
In this compelling episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton welcomes renowned solicitor and mediator Paul Balen, a consultant with decades of experience in complex medical negligence and product liability litigation. Known nationally for his innovative approach to multi-party actions and compensatory settlement schemes—like the 3M hip prosthesis and Travenol breast implant cases—Paul discusses the evolution of clinical negligence law and the increasing role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in modern legal practice. As Director of Trust Mediation and General Editor of Clinical Negligence (LexisNexis), Paul offers valuable insight into how mediation can offer healing, closure, and efficiency beyond traditional litigation, particularly in emotionally charged, high-stakes cases. With fascinating stories from landmark actions, the challenges of product regulation, and the power of empathy in law, this episode is a masterclass in thinking beyond the rulebook. Whether you’re a legal practitioner, healthcare professional, or just curious about how justice can be pursued in more human-centered ways—this conversation is not to be missed.