Cross-Examination in International Arbitration: Theory and Practice
Cross-examination has been described as the "greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth" (John Wigmore, Evidence 1st ed., 1904). It is an essential element of international arbitration, and yet it is seldom taught.
Please join us on 20 and 22 February for a two-part series on the theory and practice of cross-examination in international arbitration. In part one, participants will hear from leading counsel and arbitrators on the objectives, strategies and techniques for an effective cross-examination. Part two will be devoted to learning through practice, with participants given the opportunity to conduct short cross-examinations and receive feedback from experienced arbitrators.
Part One – Theory
1. Opening remarks – Rachel Tan, SIDRA (live)
2. The key principles of cross-examination – Mark Mangan, Dechert (live)
3. Unique insights from leading arbitrators – Prof Jan Paulsson, Neil Kaplan KC, Judith Gill KC, Michael Hwang SC, Prof Eduardo Silva Romero and Sapna Jhangiani KC (pre-recorded)
4. Comparison of cross-examination in common law and civil law contexts – Angela Ray Tumanan Abala, SIDRA (live)
5. The client’s perspective on cross-examination and witness preparation – Mariam Gotsiridze, former Head of Department in Georgia's Ministry of Justice (live)
6. Closing remarks and brief introduction to Part Two – Lukas Lim, Dechert (live)
Monday, 20 February 2023
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. SGT
Venue
School of Law Function Lounge
Singapore Management University
55 Armenian StreetSingapore 179943
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Part Two – Mock Cross-Examinations
Participants will be given the opportunity to conduct short cross-examinations and receive feedback from leading arbitrators. The training exercise will be based on a fictitious problem developed by Dechert, which explores the tension between the energy-intensive crypto industries and the journey to net zero carbon emissions, thereby providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn about cross-examination through the prism of two trends which are likely to feature prominently in future disputes. (Observers will also be welcome.)
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. SGT
Venue
Yong Pung How School of Law
Classroom B2-03
Singapore Management University
55 Armenian Street
Singapore 179943
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CPD
Part One – Monday, 20 February – 2.5 Public CPD Points
Part Two – Wednesday, 22 February – 1.5 Public CPD Points
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training Level: Intermediate
“Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, participants are reminded to sign in on arrival and sign out at the conclusion of each day of the event in the manner required by the organiser. Participants must not be absent from each day of the event for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy on any particular day of the event will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that day. Please refer to www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.”
