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.