Kristin Campbell-Wilson, executive director of the recently launched Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (known as arbitrateAD), talks with Dubai-based partner Antonia Birt and associate Laura Adams about the establishment and mission of arbitrateAD. They delve into how the centre fits into the global arbitration landscape, how it differentiates itself from its competitors, and what the new rules will offer arbitration users ..read more

Gautam Bhattacharyya is delighted to welcome arbitrator Hasit Seth for a conversation that delves into Hasit’s career trajectory and discusses the individuals who have shaped his professional journey and influenced his approach to arbitration. The duo then explore the evolving landscape of arbitration and thoughts for the future.   ..read more

Explore the art of cross-examination in international arbitration with J.P. Duffy and Raj Pillai KC (3VB). In this episode, the duo discusses strategic insights, preparation techniques, tribunal expectations, and question dynamics that lead to effective cross-examination ..read more

Distinguished Malaysian lawyer and full-time international arbitrator Sitpah Selvaratnam is our guest for this episode of ‘Spotlight on …’ Host Gautam Bhattacharyya takes us on a journey through Sitpah’s remarkable career, discussing the focus of her practice and the attributes she believes are necessary for anyone aspiring to become an arbitrator. The conversation then explores diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession – pertinent given Sitpah’s role as co-chair of the Asia Pacific chapter of the Equal Representation in Arbitration pledge.  ..read more

This International Women’s Day (IWD), London counsel Lucy Winnington-Ingram hosts women arbitration practitioners across Reed Smith’s global platform: Elizabeth Farrell (London), Rebeca Mosquera (New York), Juliya Arbisman (New York), Vanessa Thieffry (Paris) and Alison Eslick (Dubai) for a Q&A session exploring what this year’s IWD theme means to them ..read more

This episode is recorded in Russian. In this Russian-language edition of our ISDS podcast series, Sultan Seidalin and Aitmaganbet Ospanbekov provide a comprehensive overview of the most significant developments in investment treaty arbitration during the latter part of 2023. This episode is a Russian-language translation of our previous episode “Investment treaty arbitration: 2023 in review” hosted by Suzie Savage and Patrick Beale.  ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Arbitral Insights, a podcast series brought to you by our International Arbitration practice lawyers her ..read more

This episode is recorded in Spanish. Rebeca Mosquera and Isabella Lorduy welcome Elina Mereminskaya, head partner at Wagemann Arbitration and chair of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) Americas Initiative, for a conversation exploring the strides and struggles of women in arbitration toward achieving equity. They then discuss the collaboration between the ITA and the Reed Smith Latin America Business Team in creating the 2023 ITA Latin American Arbitral Institutions Guide and Scoreboard, along with the insights gained. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Arbitr ..read more

In this “Spotlight on…” episode, host Gautam Bhattacharyya welcomes arbitrator and SVAMC AI Task Force chair Benjamin Malek (FCIARB) to discuss what led him to a career in international arbitration. The pair discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies like AI, and how to maintain and improve the effectiveness of arbitration in an ever-changing legal landscape ..read more

In the latest episode of our Greener Arbitrations podcast series, Alison Eslick and Vanessa Thieffry moderate a spirited debate between Michelle Nelson (Dubai) and Clément Fouchard (Paris) as they explore the pros and cons of electronic signatures and notification of awards, including discussion on recognition and enforcement, cost savings, technology challenges, convenience, security risks and resistance to change. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Arbitral Insights, a podcast series brought to you by our International Arbitration practice lawyers here at Reed Smith. I'm Pe ..read more

James Willn, Ana Ulseth, Chris Edwards and Mathilde Adant debate the environmental impact of in-person vs. remote hearings. Hosts Alison Eslick and Vanessa Thieffry moderate the session in which debaters discuss technological issues, security challenges and the financial and psychological impacts of remote hearings.  ..read more