Independent and neutral resources for effective, efficient arbitration hearings in New York City
Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration
An exploration of the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration, focusing on potential risks, ethical concerns, and practical implications for practitioners. This session will critically examine what can go wrong when AI tools are introduced into arbitral processes and how to manage these risks.
Lessons from Domestic and International Arbitration
A practitioner-focused discussion on how arbitrators should deal with surprises during arbitral proceedings, including unforeseen evidence, procedural disruptions, and tactical manoeuvres by parties
Award Writing and Professional Pitfalls
An examination of the dangers associated with excessive reliance on templates and “copy-and-paste” practices in arbitral award writing, highlighting risks to quality, enforceability, and professional credibility.
Conflicts of Interest by Senior Practitioners
A critical discussion on how even experienced and senior legal practitioners may fall into conflict-of-interest traps, with a focus on identifying, managing, and avoiding ethical breaches in arbitration.
Setting Aside Arbitral Awards
An analysis of applications to set aside arbitral awards, with particular attention to judicial deference, curial avoidance, and the evolving role of courts in supervising arbitration.
Recent Arbitration Case Law
An overview of recent South African case law relevant to arbitration, including key judgments such as Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd and Another v Kalagadi Manganese (Pty) Ltd and Others 2025 (6) SA 401 (SCA) and Tee Que Trading Services (Pty) Ltd v Oracle Corporation South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Another (case no 065/2021) [2022] ZASCA 68 (17 May 2022)
Drafting Procedural Orders
Practical guidance on drafting effective procedural orders in arbitration, focusing on clarity, fairness, and procedural efficiency.
