Masterclass by Lord Neuberger: Advocacy Before Courts and Arbitral Tribunals
Date: 17 March 2026
Time: 14.00 - 16.00 (UK time) | Registration from 13.30
Venue: In person at BIICL, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JP, and Online
Drawing on over three decades of judicial and tribunal practice and a further two decades of practice before courts and tribunals in the capacity of barrister, Lord Neuberger will deliver a masterclass on effective advocacy before courts and arbitral tribunals.
Topics
The topics to be discussed will build on participant interaction, but will cover:
- Choosing your forum (and why this matters for advocacy strategy)
- Preparing and delivering convincing arguments (what works and what doesn't; different styles for different fora)
- Advocacy skills before appellate courts
- Tailored advocacy before arbitral tribunals
- Responsibilities of lawyers (to the court, tribunal, clients and opposing parties)
- Addressing ethical dilemmas and integrity issues
- Dos and don'ts of impactful advocacy before courts and tribunals
- Cultural competency before foreign decision makers
Session format
This hybrid session will be delivered both in person at the BIICL office in Russell Square, London, and online via Zoom.
Lord Neuberger will lead the masterclass for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, followed by 45 minutes of questions and discussion with participants.
Tutor: The Rt. Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury
Lord Neuberger is former President of the United Kingdom Supreme Court (2012-2017), a leading arbitrator, a Judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal and a judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court. He was called to the Bar in 1975 taking silk in 1987. His practice, which largely focused on property law, involved a large amount of court and arbitration advocacy, as well as much advisory work. Lord Neuberger is President of the BIICL, and of the Academy of Experts.
