No Disputing That

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.

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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 info@arbitra.co.uk. 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!!!

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 info@arbitra.co.uk. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team.