Oral advocacy, cross examination and the emergence of AI in dispute resolution
26 Jan 2026
Session information
Session 3: Mastering cross-examination – uncovering the unsaid
Monday 26 January (1350 - 1505)
Description
Hearings remain an important part of the legal system, where the art of cross-examination can make or break a case. This session will explore its inherent risks and the balance that defines an effective ‘Goldilocks’ cross-examination. Guided by seasoned trial lawyers and arbitration practitioners, the panel will share techniques and insights through an engaging mock-trial format, offering participants practical tools to uncover what remains unsaid in pleadings.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Aysha Mutaywea | Mena Chambers Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain |
Speakers
| Reshma Oogorah | Niyom Legal Consultancy FZ-LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Bachir Sayegh | White & Case, Paris, France |