In July 2026 the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators produced a Report on Party-Appointed Expert Witnesses in International Arbitration: Effectiveness and Best Practice. Our expert panel will explore the themes of the report from the perspective of the parties, the arbitral tribunal, the external counsel, the expert and the supervising court.
Who should sit at the counsel table in an arbitration? Ciarb Australia Young Members Group presents a well-spirited debate on the motion “Bigger is Better”, testing the case for large-firm teams against boutiques and independent practitioners, and the case for large-firm advocates against the independent bar.
In this year’s Ciarb Australia Annual Lecture, the Hon Justice Clyde Croft AM examines the role of Australian courts in arbitral proceedings.
HSFK and Epiq invite arbitration and disputes practitioners to an engaging, practical CPD session organised and promoted by CIArb Australia. We will share current, hands-on approaches to eDiscovery and legal research, responsible use of AI in dispute workflows, and modern hearing technology (including eHearings, evidence presentation and realtime transcription) to improve efficiency, fairness and the participant experience.