Event

On June 12th, Adrian Bastianelli, III will co-present “Witness Statements vs. Direct Examination: How International Arbitration Practices Are Being Applied in Domestic Construction Arbitration.” This session will explore the growing use of witness statements in domestic construction arbitration, a practice traditionally rooted in international arbitration driven by demands for efficiency and cost control. Topics will cover how this practice streamlines proceedings, allows for more focused cross-examination and provides arbitrators with early insight into key testimony. Learn practical approaches for drafting effective statements, timing their submission for maximum impact, and integrating them with documentary evidence. Attendees will gain insights on best practices, potential challenges, and the preferences of arbitrators and counsel in utilizing witness statements to effectively present their case. The panel will highlight actionable strategies for determining when witness statements may be more advantageous than traditional direct examination, and how to leverage both methods to present the strongest case possible.