David Joseph KC will provide a comprehensive exploration of critical aspects of international arbitration, offering insights into the challenges that international arbitration currently faces. Drawing from his extensive expertise, the speaker will examine four pivotal areas of arbitration practice. First, the requirements for the constitution of an impartial and independent tribunal. Second, a practical examination of the most common procedural directions encountered in arbitration, providing practitioners with valuable strategic insights. Third, a focused discussion on document production, unpacking the complexities and best practices in managing evidentiary processes. Fourth, offering a strategic overview of merits hearings and award enforcement mechanisms.

Designed for legal professionals, arbitrators, students, and those with a keen interest in dispute resolution, this lecture promises to challenge assumptions and provide practical perspectives on contemporary arbitration practice.

This lecture will be followed by a Q&A and then a drinks reception.

Speaker Bio:

David Joseph KC 

David Joseph KC is a leading silk practising from Essex Court Chambers. He acts as a barrister, advocate and arbitrator and his practice spans several jurisdictions, including England & Wales, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Caribbean region. He is the author of the leading monograph on Jurisdiction and Arbitration Agreements and their Enforcement (Sweet & Maxwell, 3rd Ed December 2015). He has acted and appeared as counsel in over 200 complex and lengthy LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL and other ad hoc arbitrations in most of the leading arbitral seats of the world including London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris, New Delhi, Dubai, Stockholm and The Hague. In addition, he is a Vice-President of the LCIA Court.