Simon Consedine will speak on a panel titled “Mastering Cross-Examination” at Harvard Law School as part of the HIALSA x Three Crowns Masterclass Series, presented in conjunction with the 2026 Harvard International Arbitration Conference.
The session will explore practical approaches to planning and executing effective cross-examinations, including techniques for managing difficult witnesses, structuring questioning for maximum impact, and strategically deploying documentary evidence to support an advocacy narrative.
Simon will speak alongside Sarah Reynolds (Arbitrator) and Kevin Nash (LCIA). The session will be moderated by Ana Sofía Sapiña (Sidley Austin).
The panel will take place on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 12:20 pm to 1:15 pm at Harvard Law School.
For more information, please visit HIALSA’s page here.
ABOUT SIMON CONSEDINE
Simon is a partner in the Washington, DC office. He has significant experience in commercial arbitration and investment arbitrations, having represented clients across a wide range of sectors. Simon is recognised in Lexology Index as a global leader for Arbitration, which highlights that his “analytical skills, clear communication style, and legal expertise make him a strong practitioner” and that “he has the ability to articulate issues in a clear, concise manner”, noting “he is confident and sharp”. Simon has been recognised for International Arbitration in The Legal 500 US since 2020 and clients have described him as having “formidable analytical skills and great client service”.
Simon co-authored the chapter “Fair and Equitable Treatment: Legitimate Expectations and Transparency” in ICSID’s 50th anniversary text Building International Investment Law: The First 50 Years of ICSID. He sits on the Banking and Financial Services Committee for the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR).