The Daily Lawyer
ADR Week 2025 / 19 November 2025
In this episode from the Mumbai edition of ADR Week 2025, we speak with Daniel Cai, Senior Associate at Drew & Napier, Singapore, who is part of the faculty for the Drafting & Training Course for International Arbitration - conducted across Delhi and Mumbai. As arbitration becomes increasingly complex, the ability to draft with clarity, precision, and strategic foresight is no longer optional. Daniel shares why drafting pleadings forms the backbone of any arbitration proceeding - and the habits young lawyers must intentionally build early in their practice. In this conversation, we explore: - Why drafting pleadings is central to shaping the trajectory of any arbitration - How clarity, structure, and accuracy influence the tribunal’s understanding - Common mistakes young lawyers make when drafting - The importance of documentation, fact-selection, and narrative coherence - Practical advice for young practitioners looking to strengthen their drafting skills Hosted by: Jenna V. Krishnan, Founder – The Daily Lawyer Recorded live at: MCIA’s ADR Week 2025, Trident Nariman Point, Mumbai About ADR Week 2025: Organised by the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), ADR Week 2025 brings together leading practitioners, academics, and dispute-resolution experts from around the world to advance conversations on the future of arbitration and inclusive dispute resolution in India. Subscribe for more conversations from ADR Week 2025 and beyond. Connect with us: Contact: [email protected] Website: https://thedailylawyer.in/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailylawyerig/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-v-krishnan/ To volunteer or collaborate, connect with The Daily Lawyer or Haq Se through the links above. Subscribe to The Daily Lawyer Podcast for more conversations at the intersection of law, leadership, and humanity. #ADRWeek2025 #MCIA #TheDailyLawyer #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #LegalDrafting #InternationalArbitration #YoungLawyers #DrewAndNapier #LegalPodcast #DraftingSkills #LawPractice #IndiaLaw #PodcastPartner