30. Matt Molloy: Mastering Adjudication, Arbitration and the Art of Professional Connection.

In Episode 30 of No Disputing That, Gregory Hunt is joined by Matt Molloy - adjudicator, arbitrator, academic researcher, and now Master of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators. Their conversation covers: • The Worshipful Company’s role in promoting arbitration and supporting the wider legal community • How statutory adjudication emerged to solve the UK construction industry’s cash flow crisis • The evolution of adjudication into a sophisticated, fast-paced decision-making process • The importance of providing reasons and maintaining analytical rigour in adjudication • Why networking remains a critical skill in arbitration and international legal practice • The balance between serving as Master, running a practice, and pursuing academic research • Matt’s work on investment treaty arbitration and how it sits apart from his construction practice • The continuing relevance of in-person engagement in an increasingly online profession This episode highlights the blend of tradition and modernity shaping today’s dispute resolution landscape - and the people who help move it forward.