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The hearing is often the most significant-and exhilarating-part
of any arbitration proceeding. It is usually the first time that
the tribunal, parties, and counsel all meet in person (physically
or through a videoconferencing platform). The hearing provides a
critical opportunity for each party to highlight the strengths of
its case and, conversely, to expose the weaknesses in the
opponent's arguments. It is during the hearing that the
tribunal will ask counsel difficult questions, assess the
credibility of both sides' witnesses based on counsel's
cross-examination, and potentially request opposing experts to