I am pleased to announce that I will be chairing a Zoom Meeting of the Commodity Arbitration Club on 6 May at 13.00 hrs UK time Details below courtesy of David Barnett, the Hon Secretary of our Club Date:    Thursday 6 May 2021 Time:   13:00 London time The duration...

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #63 - EPISODE 5 ARBITRATION AND ADVOCACY Advocacy is about pressure. Lots of pressure. You are a professional with responsibility. The client who is paying your fee is trusting you. The Tribunal will be watching you. Your opponent will be assessing...

COMMENT OF THE DAY #62 - EPISODE 4 ARBITRATION AND ADVOCACY This is an important part of preparation - know where you are strong but also know where you are weak. Be Prepared. Rarely is an arbitration 100% in favour of one party. Usually, it is a mix of arguments...

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #60  - EPISODE 3 ARBITRATION AND ADVOCACY You have been appointed to represent a party in an arbitration. There is to be an oral hearing. There are documents + zoom calls + witness statements + legal issues. It is a big undertaking. In the midst of...