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LIDW24

War Stories in Arbitration – The What, When, How of Real-Life Stories from Arbitration Trials – From Arbitral appointments to Witness cross examination – We Discuss it All

5 June 2024 | 09:00 - 10:30
London International Disputes Week
  • Spaces: 150
  • Venue: Edwardian I, Taj St James’ Court

What this session will cover

Arbitral appointments

  • Controversies, usefulness, and practical implications on the selection process adopted for appointments whether through databases or Courts or arbitral institutions.
  • How to address such controversies / concerns that might arise in the appointment process.
  • Factors influencing the arbitral appointment process and what users, institutions and parties expect from arbitral tribunals.

Witness evidence and cross-examination

  • The process and art of preparing and presenting expert evidence; the qualities of a good / bad expert report; usefulness of opening presentation.
  • Cross examination best practices and war stories from arbitrations –from perspectives of arbitrators, experts and counsel.
  • Innovative ideas or hype – joint reports and hot tubbing. How can they be helpful and when are they not?

Looking Ahead – How is the arbitral landscape changing?

  • How technology and virtual hearings have changed the game.
  • Lessons from various institutional rules and idiosyncrasies of various seats.
  • Key best practices to adopt from the point of view of experts to help better digest expert evidence.

Top trends from 2024  what everyone on the panel sees as prevailing trends – this will be from the point of view of the expert, the arbitrator, the counsel and the user of arbitration.

Speakers

Members