Arbitration proceedings are a collective work, much like a symphony: just as the conductor and its musicians must perform in harmony, arbitrators and parties must collaborate seamlessly to ensure an efficient procedure and a well-reasoned award. At a ‘MARDis’ conference organised by the CMAP, the speakers shared valuable advice, best practices, and key reflexes to foster the smooth conduct of arbitration proceedings. They presented five key themes, each reflecting an essential quality in arbitration:

(1) Clarity, achieved by playing “Dolce”, with gentleness and precision;

(2) Comprehensiveness, achieved by playing “Tutti”, in a spirit of collegiality and comprehensive vision;

(3) Responsiveness, embodied by “Attaca”, a fluid sequence of steps;

(4) Adaptability, expressed through “Rubato”, with flexibility and nuance;

(5) Efficiency, found in “Allegro”, ensuring fluidity through harmonious cooperation between parties, counsel and arbitrators.

The conference is available online on the following link : https://youtu.be/awg5aISX0zA

Medici warmly thanks the CMAP and in particular Sophie Henry and Jad El Hage for their warm welcome and the organisation of this event!