No Disputing That

Gregory Hunt speaks with online dispute resolution pioneer Colin Rule about the origins and scale of ODR, including his work at eBay. They consider differences between global markets, the impact of the pandemic on remote dispute resolution and the growing significance of artificial intelligence. This conversation was recorded in December 2022.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

Barrister and arbitrator Tope Adeyemi joins Gregory Hunt to discuss diversity, accessibility and opportunity in arbitration, including insights from theatre and international legal practice. They also consider professional development, routes into arbitration, kindness and the value of not holding grudges. Recorded in December 2022.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

Mediator and mentor Roger Levitt speaks with Gregory Hunt about preparing for mediation, dealing with complaints, professional workload and debates around mandatory mediation. The discussion reflects the law and policy environment in December 2022; any predictions about imminent changes are historical.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

Gregory Hunt interviews Ann Scott of the Federation of Small Businesses in Essex about small-business disputes, late payments, commercial relationships and the potential role of mediation. They also discuss legal expenses cover, mandatory mediation and the business pressures of the 2022 cost-of-living crisis.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

Consumer dispute resolution advocate James Walker joins Gregory Hunt to discuss resolving consumer complaints, collaboration across the sector, and the importance of personal engagement. They reflect on James's work with Resolver and other consumer initiatives, whether ADR was stagnating in 2022, and the perils of sending ill-considered emails.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

In the second part of Gregory Hunt's conversation with arbitrator and lawyer Ben Giaretta, they explore professional networking, career development and personal interests, alongside memorable experiences at legal conferences and events. Listen to Part 1 for their discussion of international arbitration and arbitrator pupillage.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

Gregory Hunt talks with experienced arbitration lawyer Ben Giaretta about international arbitration, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, professional appointments and whether arbitration is making full use of its flexibility. They also consider the balance between legally qualified and technical arbitrators, arbitrator pupillage and the law reform debate as it stood in 2022. The conversation continues in Part 2.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

Gregory Hunt interviews Will Chalmers, founder of International Mediation Awareness Week, about the 2022 programme, raising awareness of mediation, building a professional profile and challenges facing the mediation market. The events and access arrangements discussed relate specifically to 2022.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

Gregory Hunt speaks with travel lawyer Matt Gatenby of TravLaw about travel industry disputes following the pandemic, arbitration and the barriers to wider use of mediation in the travel sector. They consider the experiences of tour operators, agents and holidaymakers. Recorded in October 2022; consult current scheme rules and travel law for up-to-date information.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.

In the first episode of No Disputing That, Gregory Hunt speaks with Owen Lawrence of Arbitra International about arbitration, mediation, the possibility of mandatory mediation and the professional dispute resolution sector. They also discuss a shared enthusiasm for chess. Recorded in October 2022; references to proposed legal reforms are historical.No Disputing That is hosted by Gregory Hunt and produced by Hunt ADR. For current mediation, arbitration and training information, visit huntadr.com.