ICC YAAF Presents Behind Closed Doors: How Arbitral Tribunals Really Operate and Decide

Join us for a lively ICC YAAF discussion offering insight into the dynamics within arbitral tribunals and how they shape tribunal functioning and deliberations. This event will provide an opportunity to explore how arbitral tribunals really operate and reach decisions. The discussion will address factors influencing tribunal decision-making, including cultural differences, risks of groupthink, seniority dynamics, and the roles of presiding and co-arbitrators, as well as their interactions with arbitral secretaries. Speakers will examine current trends and best practices in tribunal interactions behind closed doors, including the organization of the tribunal’s workflow, management of disagreements, intentional design of deliberations, and the use of structured protocols aimed at enhancing the quality of collective decision-making while preserving the independence of individual judgment. Participants of all ages are welcome to engage in this insightful discussion.