The session is co-hosted by Trilegal and Osborne Partners. Topics of conversation include:

Arbitral appointments

• Controversies, usefulness and practical implications on the selection process adopted for appointments whether through databases, 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?