From Counsel to Arbitrator: Understanding the Inner Workings of the Arbitral Tribunal

About this event

This session takes you straight into the heart of arbitration—exploring real-life experiences from the moment of appointment, to selecting the Presiding Arbitrator, managing tribunal dynamics, handling fees, drafting awards, and navigating conflicts.

We'll tackle questions such as:
• What goes through an arbitrator's mind when first appointed?
• How are Tribunal Secretaries chosen, and what do they really do?
• How do tribunals manage fee discussions and internal tensions?
• What happens during private deliberations—and how are disagreements resolved?
• When and why do dissenting opinions arise?

Whether you are a practicing lawyer, in-house counsel, aspiring arbitrator, or ADR enthusiast, this session offers rare, practical insights you won't find in textbooks.