Arbitration Acumen
Hosted by J.P. Duffy, Arbitration Acumen is the definitive podcast from Bracewell’s international arbitration group, designed for in-house counsel and arbitration practitioners seeking authoritative insights. Each episode brings in-depth conversations with top arbitrators, institutional insiders and leading industry experts from around the world.
Episodes
Inside HKIAC: 2025 Arbitration Trends and What Comes Next
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) registered 582 new cases in 2025, representing $16.2 billion in dispute value and parties from 61 jurisdictions. What do those numbers reveal about the institution’s evolving global reach?In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy, an international arbitration partner at Bracewell, sits down with HKIAC Secretary-General Joan
KCAB International’s New 2026 Arbitration Rules: Seoul’s Bid to Become Asia’s Next Arbitration Hub
Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) International overhauled its arbitration rules in January 2026, revised cost structures, and updated fast track, expedited and early determine procedures. In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy sits down with Pui-Ki Emmanuelle Ta, KCAB International’s secretary general to discuss these changes in detail.They unpack the new Internati
Inside ICC Arbitration: Claudia Salomon on Record Caseloads, Gender Diversity Gains and the New 2026 Rules
The ICC International Court of Arbitration registered its record-breaking 30,000th case in 2025, and the ICC’s new 2026 rules eliminate mandatory terms of reference for the first time in more than a century. In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy, a partner in Bracewell’s international arbitration practice, sits down with Claudia Salomon, president of the ICC International C
Inside VIAC: Niamh Leinwather on International Arbitration, the VIACan Ambassador Network and Deepfake Evidence
In this episode of Arbitration Acumen, J.P. Duffy speaks with Niamh Leinwather, secretary general of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), an international arbitration institution based in Vienna, Austria. Niamh walks through VIAC's 2025 caseload data, the VIACan ambassador network's expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, VIAC's 2021 rules for smaller investor-state disputes, the
The AAA at 100: AI, Online Dispute Resolution and the Next Century of Arbitration
As the American Arbitration Association marks 100 years, it’s already betting its next century on AI and online dispute resolution.In this episode of Arbitration Acumen, J.P. Duffy speaks with Bridget McCormack, president and CEO of the AAA-ICDR, about the organization’s centennial and what comes next. Bridget discusses her transition from chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court to leading one
ArbitrateAD: Building a Digital-First International Arbitration Centre in Abu Dhabi
In this episode of Arbitration Acumen, J.P. Duffy sits down with Maria Mazzawi, registrar of the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), to explore how the institution has built one of the Middle East’s most modern arbitration frameworks from the ground up.Maria shares insights into arbitrateAD’s caseload growth, digital-first case management platform (docketAD), and procedural i
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 5: How Employers Respond to Mass Arbitration Claims
Mass arbitration is reshaping how employers manage risk in labor and employment disputes.In this final installment of the Mass Arbitration Series, host J.P. Duffy speaks with labor and employment partner Brian Patterson about howrespondents are adapting to the growing use of mass arbitration as an alternative to class and collective actions.They discuss how arbitration agreements — which are often
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 4: Claimant Strategies, Risks and Economics
Mass arbitration is reshaping how large-scale disputes are brought and resolved, particularly as class action waivers push claims intoindividual arbitration.In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy speaks with Michael Hartmere, CEO of The HQ Firm, about the claimant’s approach to mass arbitration, including how firms vet and file claims at scale, manage operational and financi
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 3: The AAA's Procedures
The Arbitration Acumen Podcast continues its series on mass arbitration with a discussion with Adam Shoneck, vice president for business development and outreach at the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Adam talks with host J.P. Duffy about the rise of mass arbitration following the US Supreme Court’s decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, the surge of “mega” filings beginning in 2
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 2: JAMS’ Process
On this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy is joined by Elizabeth Carter, senior vice president at JAMS and a principal drafter of the JAMS Mass Arbitration Procedures, for a deep dive into mass arbitration—what it is, why it has surged in recent years and how institutions and parties are responding. Drawing on real-world experience, J.P. and Elizabeth explore the legal, pr
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 1: The CPR’s Approach
The Arbitration Acumen Podcast kicks off 2026 with a multi-part miniseries on mass arbitration. This episode offers a deep dive into CPR’s Employment-Related Mass Claims Protocol. Host J.P. Duffy is joined by Mia Levi, vice president and corporate secretary of CPR Dispute Resolution Services. Together they explore how mass arbitration works, why CPR developed its protocol and how the framework bal
The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy interviews Diana Bowman, secretary general of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), about its role as Australia’s leading arbitral institution and its growing impact in the Asia-Pacific region. They discuss ACICA’s independent funding model, governance, expanding caseload in key sectors and initiatives
Update on the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration With Chris Alberti
On this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy and Chris Alberti discuss the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration’s role in transforming dispute resolution in the region. They explain how the SCCA—aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030—is driving innovation through its 2023 Arbitration Rules, expedited proceedings and advanced technology integration.
ICC North America: A Decade of Success
In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy sits down with Marek Krasula and Abbey Hawthorne, the director and deputy director of arbitration and ADR for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in North America, to discuss the ICC’s 10-year anniversary in New York. They examine the institution’s growth, its impact across the region, evolving trends in arbitration and future p
Inside the Dubai International Arbitration Centre
In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy interviews Robert Stephen, registrar of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), about the Centre’s growth, internationalization and recent innovations. They discuss DIAC’s expanding caseload, its increasingly global profile, the 2022 rules overhaul and new features like expedited and emergency arbitration. Stephen also previe
The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration: 10 Years of Accomplishments and Future Objectives
On this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, Neeti Sachdeva, registrar and secretary general of the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), joins J.P. Duffy about MCIA and its tenth anniversary. Neeti shares insights about the institution’s rapid growth, key milestones and pioneering reforms that have elevated institutional arbitration in India. From record case statistics and co
The LCIA With Kevin Nash: The Present and the Future
In this episode, J.P. Duffy speaks with Kevin Nash, director general of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), about the institution’s recent successes and future direction. Kevin offers insight on LCIA’s global caseload, trends in arbitration users and industry and the institution’s commitment to innovation and maintaining its legacy of excellence. The conversation also looks ahead
Inside JAMS International With Sherman Humphrey and Bob Davidson
In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, Sherman Humphrey, associate director of global practice development at JAMS, and Bob Davidson, a mediator based in JAMS’ New York office, join J.P. Duffy to discuss JAMS’ expanding global practice. They discuss how JAMS has established itself as a leading force in international dispute resolution, tracing evolution of the JAMS International Arbitr
Inside the SCC: Trends, Rules and the Future of International Arbitration
In this inaugural episode of the Arbitration Acumen podcast, J.P. Duffy sits down with Caroline Falconer, Secretary General of the SCC Arbitration Institute, and Madeleine Thörn, Deputy Secretary General to discuss SCC’s unique role in international dispute resolution. They examine various topics including SCC’s history, rising global caseload, updated arbitration rule and new tools like the SCC E
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