COVID-19: arbitrating in the midst of a pandemic

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16/07/2020 06:00

http://arbitrationblog.practicallaw.com/covid-19-arbitrating-in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic/

Virtual Hearings to the Rescue: Let’s Pause for the Seat?

The benefits of virtual proceedings are obvious. Online dispute resolution management, and for that matter virtual hearings, increase overall efficiency in an arbitration. Arbitrations are often document intensive exercises involving large volumes of trial bundles and sifting of documents. Managing the documents through electronic bundles and subsequently referring to these during a virtual hearing save time and cost. Cost is also saved as parties; tribunal members and lawyers do not have to travel from different parts of the globe to attend the hearing. At first blush, it sounds like an all-round winner, albeit with a proviso-the seat.

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15/07/2020 16:58

http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2020/07/13/virtual-hearings-to-the-rescue-lets-pause-for-the-seat/?doing_wp_cron=1594644290.7181758880615234375000

COVID-19 and arbitration in the Middle East: a cloud with a silver lining?

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15/07/2020 04:00

http://arbitrationblog.practicallaw.com/covid-19-and-arbitration-in-the-middle-east-a-cloud-with-a-silver-lining/

LMAA GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF VIRTUAL AND SEMI-VIRTUAL HEARINGS

The Guidelines contained in this protocol contain recommendations as to the matters which may need to be the subject of directions in any hearings which take place either wholly virtually (i.e. where none of the participants is present in the same room) or semi-virtually (where, for example, some or all the witnesses give evidence by video link and/or electronic bundles are used). In common with other LMAA Guidelines these are not intended to be prescriptive but can be adapted to the relevant circumstances. The LMAA would appreciate feedback on any aspect of the Guidelines to the Hon. Secretary Daniella Horton (dhorton@hortation.com) and Clive Aston (cliveaston@cliveaston.com). Paragraph 3 of the LMAA Terms provides “The purpose of arbitration according to these Terms is to obtain the fair resolution of maritime and other disputes by an impartial tribunal without unnecessary delay or expense. The arbitrators at all times are under a duty to act fairly and impartially between the parties...” With that in mind, these Guidelines should be seen against the background that the Association considers that hearings should take place virtually wherever the tribunal considers that it is appropriate to do so, taking account of the parties' right to have a reasonable opportunity to present their case and/or respond to the other party's case.

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14/07/2020 07:30

http://www.lmaa.org.uk/uploads/documents/LMAA%20Guidelines%20for%20Virtual%20Hearings%20V1.pdf

WEBINAR: HOW TO WIN VIRTUAL ARBITRATION HEARINGS

Join Mr Kevin Nash (Singapore International Arbitration Centre), Professor Gary Born (WilmerHale), Ms Eva Kalnina (Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler) and Mr Jern-Fei Ng QC (Essex Court Chambers) for this webinar discussing how to win virtual arbitration hearings. The webinar will cover: Cross-examining effectively in a virtual hearing; The art of effective oral advocacy in a virtual hearing; Written advocacy for the purposes of a virtual hearing: Do’s and don’ts; and Conducting interlocutory hearings in a virtual setting: swift and effective justice. Registration for this event is now open. You can register by emailing events@essexcourt.com.

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14/07/2020 06:30

https://essexcourt.com/events/webinar-how-to-win-virtual-arbitration-hearings/

Follow the guidance: the ICC Court’s plan to mitigate the impact of COVID-19

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14/07/2020 04:00

http://arbitrationblog.practicallaw.com/follow-the-guidance-the-icc-courts-plan-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-covid-19/

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Administration of Justice

In addition to the serious implications for people’s health and public healthcare services, the COVID-19 pandemic also imposes challenges for the administration of justice.

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13/07/2020 04:00

http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2020/07/10/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-administration-of-justice/?doing_wp_cron=1594396475.9738810062408447265625

Could arbitration support courts during the COVID-19 crisis?

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13/07/2020 04:00

http://arbitrationblog.practicallaw.com/could-arbitration-support-courts-during-the-covid-19-crisis/

English courts versus institutional arbitration: how do they compare in their approach to virtual hearings?

In this article, Anna Freund, an associate in Stewarts' International Arbitration team, examines the differences between the English courts’ approach to the use of technology and virtual proceedings to that taken by arbitral institutions around the world.

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12/07/2020 04:00

https://www.stewartslaw.com/news/approach-to-virtual-hearings-english-courts-versus-institutional-arbitration/

COVID-19: effect on arbitration and institutional guidance to 8 July 2020

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12/07/2020 04:00

https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-026-4254