Arbitral Insights

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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.  

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International arbitration lawyers JP Duffy and Danny Avila speak with vice president of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Luis Martinez about the recent amendments to the ICDR arbitration rules. Their conversation addresses the ICDR’s early disposition procedures, expedited procedures, emergency relief measures, consolidation, virtual hearings, electronic filings and more.

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To coincide with World Earth Day 2021, the third installment of our “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries focuses on the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, an initiative to raise awareness of the international arbitration community’s carbon footprint and encourage a move toward greener arbitrations.

London-based senior international arbitration associate Victoria Spilkin invites Maguelonne de Brugiere, a member of the Campaign’s Steering Committee, to discuss the campaign’s aims, successes, and top tips for those in the arbitral community wanting to support this green initiative.

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Meg Kinnear, secretary general of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), discusses her background, the importance of mentors and female arbitrators, and updates to the ICSID/UNCITRAL draft code of conduct. London-based counsel Suzie Savage is our host.

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The president of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration, Lucy Reed, talks with London-based associate Lucy Winnington-Ingram, in the inaugural episode of our “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries. They explore the ICSID/UNCITRAL Draft Code of Conduct with a focus on article 8 and the steps stakeholders (including arbitrators themselves) can take to address concerns over arbitrator availability. They also discuss progress made since the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge was drawn up five years ago.

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Reed Smith’s “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries serves as a platform for women across the global arbitral community to discuss international arbitration hot topics, trends, developments and matters of interest. The series aims to foster thought leadership creation and information sharing, while providing an opportunity for women’s voices in the international arbitration space to be heard.

Reed Smith’s international arbitration practice is a proud signatory of the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge. For more information about Reed Smith’s dedication to creating a culture of equal opportunity for women, please visit our Women’s Initiative Network page.

New York-based partner JP Duffy and London-based partner Simon Greer discuss key points from interviews with ICC President-Elect Claudia Salomon and LCIA President Paula Hodges QC, about the updated ICC and LCIA rules. The duo discuss the commonalities and differences in the institutions’ new approaches to issues such as: the use of technology in arbitrations; efficiency and flexibility; consolidation and multi-contract and multi-party proceedings; preventing disruption and delay; transparency; Tribunal secretaries; third-party funding; and data protection.

To hear more about the updated ICC guidelines, listen to our previous podcast episode in which JP Duffy interviews the ICC’s Salomon.

To hear more about the updated LCIA rules, listen to our previous podcast episode in which Ben Love interviews the LCIA’s Hodges.

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London-based partner Nick Austin explores the main drivers behind the Baltic and International Maritime Council’s (BIMCO) new law and arbitration clause, commenting on its multijurisdictional approach and the impact of the changes to the clause on the shipping industry.

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