Arbitral Insights

Know your audience: An arbitrator’s perspective

International arbitration partner Michelle Nelson shares practical insights into arbitration practice, from the perspective of an arbitrator. Hosted by senior associate Alison Eslick, Michelle covers what arbitrators and arbitral tribunals are most (and least) impressed by, and shares lessons learned to help clients put their best foot forward in arbitration proceedings. 

2021 revisions to the LMAA terms: A summary and practical tips

Hong Kong-based international arbitration partner Donald Sham hosts Andrew Stevens, Barrister-at-Law at 4 Pump Court, for a discussion on the revisions to the LMAA terms, including amendments impacting virtual/semi-virtual hearings and electronic signatures, witness statements, and arbitrator appointments.

Spotlight on ... SIAC Court member Shaneen Parikh

Reed Smith partner and India Business Team Chair Gautam Bhattacharyya hosts SIAC Court member and international arbitration lawyer Shaneen Parikh (a partner with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas) to discuss career inspirations, recent developments in Indian arbitration law, Shaneen’s role on the SIAC Court, and her advice to aspiring international arbitration lawyers.

Part 2: The path to the ICC Presidency: A conversation with ICC Court President-elect, Claudia Salomon

In this episode, we continue our two-part conversation with incoming President of the ICC Court of Arbitration Claudia Salomon. Global chair of our international arbitration practice José Astigarraga hosts Claudia for a discussion covering the career path that led her to the ICC, the state and future of international arbitration and the ICC, the rise of international arbitration institutions and her advice for future arbitrators and advocates.

Part 1: The path to the ICC Presidency: A conversation with ICC Court President-elect, Claudia Salomon

Incoming President of the ICC Court of Arbitration Claudia Salomon is hosted by the global chair of Reed Smith’s international arbitration practice, José Astigarraga, for a two-part interview covering the career path that led her to the ICC, the state and future of international arbitration and the ICC, and her advice for future arbitrators and advocates.

For more information, please visit Reed Smith's International Arbitration page.

Women in Arbitration: The challenges of arbitrating environmental disputes

Independent arbitrator Judith Levine discusses the legal landscape of environmental disputes with Paris-based international arbitration associate Vanessa Thieffry in this next installment of our Women in Arbitration miniseries. The duo explore the characteristics and difficulties of environmental disputes, institutional initiatives, and the extent to which arbitration is an appropriate forum to resolve these disputes.

For more information, please visit Reed Smith's International Arbitration page.

Practical lessons from recent hearings: Cross-examination of factual witnesses

International arbitration lawyers Gautam Bhattacharyya and Joyce Fong explore the hot topic of factual witness testimony, discussing its crucial role in hearings with parties from different jurisdictions and how to overcome the challenges of obtaining witness evidence and cross-examining witnesses, especially when multiple languages are involved.

For more information, please visit Reed Smith's International Arbitration page.

The peculiarities of construction arbitration

ENR partner Peter Rosher, with ENR associates Vanessa Thieffry and Alison Eslick, explore the wide array of particularities and peculiarities that distinguish construction arbitration from other fields of arbitration, from heightened technical complexity to contracts, disclosure and procedural challenges.  

For more information, please visit Reed Smith's International Arbitration page.

Part 2: Reflections on a transformative presidency: An interview with ICC President Alexis Mourre

Global chair of our international arbitration practice, José Astigarraga, hosts Alexis Mourre, President of the ICC Court of Arbitration, for the second instalment of a two-part wide-ranging discussion on: the state of international arbitration globally; the accomplishments and innovations during his presidency; the challenges facing the ICC; new global hotspots for international arbitration; and the future of arbitration, including the impact of technology and artificial intelligence.

For more information, please visit Reed Smith's International Arbitration page.

Part 1: Reflections on a transformative presidency: An interview with ICC president Alexis Mourre

Global chair of our international arbitration practice, José Astigarraga, hosts Alexis Mourre, president of the ICC Court of Arbitration, for a two-part wide-ranging discussion on: the state of international arbitration globally; the accomplishments and innovations during his presidency; the challenges facing the ICC; new global hotspots for international arbitration; and the future of arbitration, including the impact of technology and artificial intelligence.  

For more information, please visit Reed Smith's International Arbitration page.