Arbitral Insights

Spotlight on … Arbitrator and mediator Poornima Hatti

Gautam Bhattacharyya welcomes Poornima Hatti, co-founder and dispute resolution practice lead at Samvad Partners, to discuss her career as a leading arbitration lawyer in India, the growth of India as an arbitration hub, and the importance of better diversity in arbitration in India.

Greener Arbitrations: Are hard copy submissions a thing of the past?

In this episode in our greener arbitrations miniseries, Vanessa Thieffry and Alison Eslick welcome Paris-based Erwan Robert and Dubai-based Soham Panchamiya for a friendly debate grappling with the query as to whether hard copy submissions are a thing of the past. They discuss cost, efficiency, access to technology, and what works best in hearings.

Spotlight on … Independent arbitrator Dana MacGrath

New York-based independent arbitrator Dana MacGrath FCIArb is our guest for this episode of ‘Spotlight on…’ with our host Gautam Bhattacharyya. Dana shares how she found her career in law and international arbitration, the mentors she has learnt from throughout her professional life, the role of women in international arbitration, and what it means to step away from ‘big law’.

The changing definitions of “investment” and “dual nationals”

Miami-based Gilberto Guerrero-Rocca welcomes guest speaker, attorney, and legal scholar Luis A. Bergolla to explore the changing definitions of “investment” and “dual nationals.” The duo discuss the impacts of, and takeaways from, the recent case of ICSID Gramercy v. Peru. They then cover jurisdictional awards from a recent PCA case, followed by a brief exploration into whether dual nationals satisfy the ratione materiae and ratione personae prongs of the jurisdictional test.

Spotlight on … International arbitrator and Careers in Arbitration founder Amanda Lee

Gautam Bhattacharyya welcomes prominent international arbitrator and Founder of Careers in Arbitration and ARBalance Amanda Lee to discuss Amanda’s career story, her mentors, and her views on what the hardest thing is about being an arbitrator. Amanda then shares her views for furthering DEI and belonging in arbitration in a response that Gautam commends as one of the very finest expositions of the importance of all aspects of DEI he has ever heard.

Demystifying international arbitration in Vietnam

Singapore-based counsel Joyce Fong welcomes Head of International Arbitration for Frasers Law Company (Vietnam) Earl Rivera-Dolera to explore the international arbitration landscape in Vietnam. The duo discuss common jurisdiction and governing law clause choices for contracts involving Vietnam-based projects and the “winning formula” to maximize enforcement opportunities in Vietnam, before reviewing common grounds for challenging the recognition and enforcement of foreign awards in Vietnam and closing with a review of areas of desired reform. 

Greener arbitrations: Is the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations’ Green Model Procedural Order unavoidable?

In the second of our 2023 Greener Arbitrations mock debates, comperes Alison Eslick and Vanessa Thieffry welcome Dubai-based Antonia Birt and Houston-based Daniel Avila as they tussle with whether the Green Model Procedural Order is unavoidable.

South Asian Heritage Month | Spotlight on… elected Alderman of the City of London Kawsar Zaman

We are delighted to share a dedicated “Spotlight on…” podcast episode for South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 2023. This year’s SAHM theme is “Stories to Tell.” Today, we welcome Kawsar Zaman, elected Alderman of the City of London, barrister at No5 Chambers, and LSE guest teacher, to tell us his. 

Spotlight on … Renowned legal academic and arbitrator, Professor Franco Ferrari

Gautam Bhattacharyya welcomes the director of the Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law at NYU School of Law, and international arbitrator, Franco Ferrari to discuss the path that led him to a career in law and international arbitration. The pair discuss Franco’s passion for academia and the freedom it affords, memorable venues for arbitration, and the need to resist “proceduralizing” arbitration. They close with a mention of a certain New York restaurant dish named after Franco and his plans for his upcoming sabbatical. 

Greener arbitrations: Should arbitration agreements be amended to include sustainability measures?

Our Greener Arbitrations miniseries is back – and in debate form, no less. In the first of our mock debates examining how to reduce the environmental impact of arbitration, Paris-based Vanessa Thieffry and Dubai-based Alison Eslick welcome international arbitration lawyers Suzie Savage and Matthew Townsend as they argue for arbitration agreements to be amended to include sustainability measures, against opponents Joyce Fong and Patrick Beale.