No Disputing That

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.

Gregory Hunt speaks with Tim Wallis, Director of Trust Mediation, about how mediation has evolved from its roots in personal injury and clinical negligence to the age of AI and technology-assisted resolution. They discuss the development of the NHS Resolution mediation process, the founding of Trust Mediation, and how mediators can balance innovation with the human touch that defines their work. 🎙 No Disputing That is produced by Hunt ADR, exploring mediation, arbitration, negotiation and all things ADR. #Mediation #ADR #DisputeResolution #TrustMediation #NHSResolution #AIinMediation #ClinicalNegligence #PersonalInjury #TechnologyInMediation #NoDisputingThat #HuntADR

Earlier this week, Gregg Hunt and Kelly Thornton ran Hunt ADR’s AI for Mediators course – exploring how tools like ChatGPT, Meddi Lite, and Notebook LM are already finding their way into mediation. From opportunities to risks like bias, confidentiality, and GDPR, the session highlighted why mediators need to stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, Gregg reflects on the key themes without giving too much away – and also shares news about Hunt ADR’s upcoming Mediator Skills Training Programme and AI for Mediators courses. 🎧 Listen now to find out more, and visit huntadr.com to secure your place on one of the upcoming programmes.

The CEDR Mediation Audit 2025 is out, offering the most reliable snapshot yet of mediation practice in the UK. With responses from more than 460 mediators, it shows settlement rates remain impressively high, the market is broadening, and the profession continues to grow in diversity and scope. It also highlights challenges around awareness, inclusion, and building sustainable practices - and, for the first time, includes a section on AI in mediation. In this episode, Gregg Hunt reflects on the findings and what they mean for mediators, arbitrators, ombudsmen and adjudicators. 👉 Find out more about our AI for Mediators training, developed with Business AI Studio, covering ChatGPT, custom GPTs and LM Notebook: https://huntadr.com/mediation-ai-training-blog/ 👉 Interested in becoming a mediator? We’ve still got a few places left on our Mediator Skills Training courses this November and December – https://huntadr.com/mediator-skills-training/  🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to No Disputing That on Apple Podcasts, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎶 Intro and outro music is by Gregg’s big brother, George Hunt, who died in 2023 and whose music will forever feature on this podcast.

Artificial Intelligence is moving fast, and dispute resolution is no exception. In this episode, Gregg Hunt explores how ADR professionals can use AI as a support rather than a threat, and introduces a new training course developed by Hunt ADR and Business AI Studio. The course covers ChatGPT, custom GPTs, and LM Notebook, and while framed around mediation, it is equally valuable for arbitrators, ombudsmen, adjudicators and others across ADR. Training is delivered by Gregg Hunt and Kelly Thornton, Hunt ADR’s Lead Trainer, who has recently researched ethical and practical applications of AI for the Global Banking School. 👉 Find out more and book your place here: https://huntadr.com/mediation-ai-training-blog/ 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to No Disputing That on Apple Podcasts, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎶 Intro and outro music for No Disputing That is by Gregg's big brother, George Hunt, who died in 2023 and whose music will forever feature on this podcast.

In this episode, I explore some of the changes introduced by the 2025 Arbitration Act now that it has received Royal Assent. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts and check out reels and videos on our social media channels: TikTok (@disputeresolutiontok), YouTube (Hunt ADR channel playlist), and Instagram (@nodisputingthat). Remember to hit like and subscribe for more episodes and updates!

In this episode of No Disputing, That Len Bunton and I discuss the current state of the construction industry, focusing on the challenges it faces, particularly regarding payment and cash flow issues. We explore the importance of conflict resolution and the role of mediation and the Conflict Avoidance Process in addressing disputes. The discussion also highlights the need for collaboration within the industry and the importance of educating the next generation of professionals to foster a more constructive approach to conflict resolution.

In this episode of No Disputing That, we're diving deep into the latest changes to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and exploring their impact on the power they give to judges to compel parties to engage with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Join me, Gregory Hunt, as I sit down with ADR & legal experts, Prof. Cam Wareham and Kelly Thornton, to unpack how these changes could transform the ADR landscape. Together, we discuss: ​Key amendments to the CPR ​The evolving role of ADR in civil disputes ​The implications for legal practitioners and disputing parties ​How compulsory ADR might reshape future litigation Whether you're a legal professional, ADR enthusiast, or just curious about the future of dispute resolution, this episode provides invaluable insights. Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve, and remember to hit subscribe and to share this episode far and wide.

This time on "No Disputing That," I am joined by Paul Sills, an internationally renowned arbitrator, mediator, and trainer. Paul and I discuss what really happens in international commercial arbitration. We cover the differences between types of arbitration, acting either as a sole arbitrator or as a member of a Tribunal, and the enforceability of awards. Paul emphasizes the importance of not growing complacent, and we also delve into the question of whether online arbitration is becoming the norm. As mediators, we touch on some cultural differences, and, of course, the topic of AI reemerges. Be sure to subscribe and share this episode far and wide.

In this Season Two opener I am joined by Sue Prince, Law Professor at the University of Exeter. Sue and I discuss how her teaching of law students challenges traditional perspectives in law training, and how training undergraduates and mediators needs to be future proofed. We cover AI of course, and the use of avatars in training, and the dangers of making mediation free or low cost. This episode ends with a few words from me about my big brother, George, and my mum, who both passed away since the last episode was recorded. We end, as we will end every show from now, with a jingle written and performed by George during lockdown. Please stay and give it a listen. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and share as far and wide as you can.

No Disputing That is back! Join me, Gregg Hunt, for more talk on mediation and arbitration with my special guests from the dispute resolution world.

In this final episode of Season One of No Disputing That I am joined by Noam Ebner. Noam is extremely well known internationally for his work in the fields of negotiation, conflict resolution and dispute resolution. He is recognised as a leading light (sabre) on the topic of Star Wars and online dispute resolution. He is an expert from Tatooine to Planet Earth, and I have planned all along that he would be the final guest on Season One of the show. This episode is packed full of insights from Noam - it is our longest episode to date so please feel free to pause and get your self a drink or listen over multiple sessions. If you have an interest in ADR, ODR and the development of brain v technology and how rapid change in technology is leading to changes in the physiology of our brain, then every minute will be worth the listen. To get in touch about this podcast, to enquire about mediation or about training to be a mediator, please send me an email or call +44 (0)20 7043 1674. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes, and you can leave a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ which could feature in a future episode of No Disputing That.

In this episode of No Disputing That I am joined by the Chair of the Hunt ADR Travel Arbitration Panel, Marcus Rutherford. Marcus, a retired City Partner, author and artist, has been involved in travel arbitrations since the 1980s and currently sits as an Appeal Arbitrator. We recorded this episode to explain the scheme and what parties engaging in travel arbitration - specifically the consumer or holidaymaker - can do to prepare and to manage their expectations. To get in touch about this podcast, to enquire about mediation or about training to be a mediator, please send me an email or call +44 (0)20 7043 1674. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes, and you can leave a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ which could feature in a future episode of No Disputing That.

In this episode of No Disputing That I am joined by the Barefoot Mediator herself, Jane Gunn. Jane and I met up in Hyde Park, London, for a half hour chat on all things mediation and ADR. We cover mediation in business, politics and how mediation skills can be used for self determination of the big issues of the day. We touch on the importance of avoiding disputes in business, and Jane explains how she dealt with this issue when running MATA alongside her long time friend and co-owner, the late and much missed, David Richbell. To subscribe to Jane's excellent newsletter visit here (after you have listened to the show!). To get in touch about this podcast, to enquire about mediation or about training to be a mediator, please send me an email or call +44 (0)20 7043 1674. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes, and you can leave a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ which could feature in a future episode of No Disputing That.

This is a short update on what I have been doing over the last month since episode 16, at the request of a listener who wanted to hear my tones again! In this episode I discuss our new AI powered foundation course, attending the AI and Mediation Conference hosted by Colin Rule and ODR.com, upcoming training in Lincoln and online, how generally busy I am with arbitration mediation and training - and I tease about some new amazing guests we have coming up in the next few months, and an appointment I have received I can't discuss yet in public! To get in touch, please send me an email or leave a voice message which could feature in a future episode. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes.  You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator or to speak at an event then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)20 7043 1674 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email Hunt ADR.

In this short, impromptu episode of No Disputing That, I take a few minutes to outline what I have been up to this week in Belfast. It is the second year that Hunt ADR has provided the Mediator Accreditation Programme to students taking the LLM in International Commercial Law and ADR. This year we had students from Northern Ireland, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nigeria. To get in touch, please send me an email or leave a voice message which could feature in a future episode. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes.  You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator or to speak at an event then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email Hunt ADR.

In this episode of No Disputing That I am joined by John Keers, Course Director of what we think is the only UK university course offering full mediation accreditation to its students - the LLM in International Commercial Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution at Ulster University. John and I discuss how and why he introduced this model for his students, and some thoughts on why other universities are not doing the same. We also discuss the growth of one of John's passions - Legal Tech - and what he and others in his start-up Talk Terms are doing to try and automate some of the dispute resolution process and developing AI in this area. And there's more as we touch on the BEIS scheme introduced to resolve disputes under the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Arbitration Scheme, which saw collaboration between CCODR, of which John is a Director, and Hunt ADR. To get in touch, please send me an email or leave a voice message which could feature in a future episode. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator or to speak at an event then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email Hunt ADR.

In this episode of No Disputing That I ask mediator Rob Langley to review what he feels are the five most important pieces of case law relevant to mediators in the UK. We also cover our fears around the introduction of compulsory mediation and how we would react to being sued for duress as a mediator. To get in touch, please send me an email or leave a voice message which could feature in a future episode. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes.  You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator or to speak at an event then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email Hunt ADR.

My guest this week is Remy Gerbay, a partner in Hughes Hubbard & Reed’s Arbitration group in Washington. Remy sits as an arbitrator and is the director of an LLM program in arbitration at Queen Mary University of London.  In this episode we discuss Remy's experience as a senior official in a major arbitration institution, we look at differences between civil and common law arbitrators, and Remy shares a hilarious mishap he once suffered at an arbitration event. All that an much more on arbitration, mediation and MedArb. WARNING: The first two or three minutes is football (soccer) heavy. To get in touch, please send me an email or leave a voice message which could feature in a future episode. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes.  You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator or to speak at an event then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email Hunt ADR.

In this episode of No Disputing That we move away from the world of mediation and arbitration and instead take a look at something very important to me, and to thousands of others across the country - foodbanks. I discuss the invaluable contribution that foodbanks make to society with John Ratomski, founder of Irons Supporting Foodbanks, in Newham, London. Like me, John was initially inspired by the Fans Supporting Foodbanks movement in Liverpool, and John used that inspiration to make a significant contribution to the lives of thousands in his area. What John has achieved since founding Irons Supporting Foodbanks is nothing short of inspirational itself. I hope this podcast inspires you to look for your nearest foodbank and help out in whatever way possible. There has never been a time when your support would mean more. If you only ever listen to one podcast in this series, make it this one, and let's do our best to make sure there is no room for hunger in our society. Note: There was a lot to fit in to half an hour and I ask for forgiveness if some of the editing is not to professional standards!!!

Colin Rule is one of those people who you feel good to know. His journey has taken him from the Windy City to the Silicon Valley with so many stops in between. Colin was there at the birth (if not conception) of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). At eBay he developed an ODR platform which was used to resolve more than 60 million disputes a year. That's not a typo.  60 million disputes a year! Colin and I discuss how ODR has developed since we first met during an event in Brussels c. 2001 where I was leading a team launching Europe's first ever ODR scheme - for Ford Motor Company. We discuss the scale difference between the UK and the giants of the US, China and India. We discuss ODR in the UK and Colin's view that whilst Blockchain and Metaverse are still work in progress, AI is here - right now - and nobody should ignore it. Finally we cover how the pandemic has modernised and normalised ODR - especially for mediation. To get in touch, please send me an email or leave a voice message. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes.  You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator or to speak at an event then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email Hunt ADR.

My guest this week is Tope Adeyemi, a Barrister and Arbitrator practising from 33 Bedford Row Chambers in London. Tope is dual qualified and was called to the bars of England & Wales in 2008 and Nigeria in 2019. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of its London Branch Committee, and is regularly appointed to act as sole arbitrator in disputes. In this episode Tope and I discuss diversity and accessibility in arbitration, pointing to lessons arbitration can learn from the theatre (especially from the number one play of all time - Prima Facie starring Jodie Comer). We talk about international arbitration and the opportunity the Hunt ADR Arbitrator Experience Programme can give to aspiring arbitrators. We finish with the importance of being kind and not holding a grudge (where possible!). To get in touch, please send me an email or leave a voice message. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes.  You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team.

Roger Levitt is a well known mediator, mentor and is well established as a part of the Civil Mediation Council. In this episode Roger and I discuss preparing for mediation, complaints and how to deal with them, and whether it is possible to mediate too much!  We also discuss mandatory mediation and the possibility that it could be with us within the next six months! All that and much more in this 50 minute episode with Roger. To get in touch, please send us an email. Make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow me on Twitter @mediatorgregg and if you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team at [email protected].  

The Federation of Small Businesses is the voice of small business across the UK. In this episode I’m joined by Ann Scott, Development Manager at the Essex Branch of the FSB. Ann outlines what the FSB is, what it does and why it has a very relevant role to play in the promotion of dispute resolution services to SMEs. We discuss a major issue for SMEs right now - late payments - and I explain how mediation can help to keep businesses involved trading and working together. They also discuss mandatory mediation, legal expenses cover and the energy and cost of living crisis.  WARNING: This podcast lasts for 57 minutes. You may want to put the kettle on before you start, or break it in to two sessions! To get in touch, please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter and if you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team at [email protected].

No Disputing That continues with me in discussion with consumer dispute resolution activist James Walker. James founded Resolver, JamDoughnut and is a member of several consumer panels at the likes of the Civil Aviation Authority and the Office for Road and Rail. We discuss the consumer landscape, collaboration and personal engagement in the sector and why never to send drunk emails. We also touch on the question I have been asking a lot recently - is the ADR market stagnant? To get in touch, please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter and if you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team at [email protected].

Part 2 of 2. I continue my discussion with Ben Giaretta, covering some embarrassing moments they have both experienced at conferences and events, some of Ben's more personal interests and some fantastic advice for aspiring arbitrators (and others) on the value of networking. To get in touch, please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter and if you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team at [email protected].

Part 1 of 2. I’m joined by Ben Giaretta, a vastly experienced arbitrator and arbitration lawyer, to discuss developments in the world of arbitration. This episode sees Ben cover life as a Branch Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Ben's upcoming appointment as a CIArb  Trustee and the internationalisation of arbitration. They then cover the trend for lawyer arbitrators over technical experts and question whether the flexibility of arbitration is being utilised to its full potential,. We close Part 1 on the return of arbitrator pupillage and the Law Commission's review of the UK Arbitration Act.  To get in touch, please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter and if you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team at [email protected].

It is International Mediation Awareness Week (IMAW) 2022 and in this episode of No Disputing I speak with Will Chalmers, CEO of The Mediator Network and founder of IMAW. Will gives listeners details on how to access and contribute to the 125 events taking place during IMAW, including how to watch and listen to any events you may have missed. He also gives great advice to aspiring mediators on how to build their profile and we discuss a whole raft of important issues the mediation market faces today. To get in touch please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter. If you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +(44) (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected].

In this second episode of No Disputing That, I’m joined by Matt Gatenby, Partner at travel law experts, TravLaw. Matt and I discuss post pandemic travel and look at some of the barriers to the use of mediation (and arbitration) in the sector.  Matt is known for being friendly and approachable and is proud to serve a vast array of tour operators, travel agents, trade associations, insurers and their underwriters. His skill-set encompasses all types of travel law work, with a specialism in regulatory advice, commercial drafting and high value litigation. A popular trainer and speaker, Matt is often asked to deliver in house seminars and appear on panel debates and he also contributes to various publications including Travel Law Quarterly and Solicitors Journal. He’s blogged on various issues, featured in various newsletters and has commented on industry issues in the trade press. To get in touch please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter. If you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +(44) (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected].

In this first episode of No Disputing That, I’m joined by Owen Lawrence, Chief Executive of Arbitra International.  Arbitra provides world-class selection options for arbitrations, mediations, dispute boards and adjudications. Its expert management team is well placed to provide trusted advice on the right person for appointment in your dispute, and Arbitra provides professional support services to its members, allowing them to focus, without distractions, on dispute resolution. In this episode, Owen and I discuss arbitration, plans for mandatory mediation and our joint love of chess - Owen gives advice to aspiring arbitrators. To get in touch, please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter. If you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected].