The focus was the nuts and bolts of cross-examination in international arbitration.

Young ICCA is a worldwide arbitration knowledge and skills network for young practitioners established in 2010.

On the day, Fiona Menzies, business and development manager at the centre, and CIArb SB YMG committee member, welcomed delegates, before Gloria Alvarez, of Young ICCA and the University of Aberdeen, spoke to them about Young ICCA and Lise Bosman, executive director of ICCA, spoke about the history of ICCA and the Congresses.

There was a panel session with expert speakers, including Erica Stein, Dechert; Dipen Sabharwal QC, White & Case; and Alexis Martinez, Squire Patton Boggs.

Ms Alvarez said: “We had a lively discussion involving the participants, who are leading lights in arbitration practice. The dialogue touched upon the topics of the fundamental purpose of cross-examination, the audience raised and learnt many of the issues related to the importance of questioning whether cross-examining a certain witness would be truly useful in certain cases.”

Ms Menzies said: “It was clear that the workshop, delivered by experienced international arbitration practitioners from across the globe, provided valuable guidance for the young lawyers and students attending. The centre and CIArb SB YMG will continue to work to bring similar events to Scotland as we look to engage further with young practitioners as part of our legacy strategy in respect of ICCA Edinburgh.”