How Institutional Arbitration is Revolutionising Energy Disputes | Clara Tung, Linklaters

Energy disputes are highly technical and often involve complex relationships between multiple parties. In this exclusive interview from The ADR Week in Mumbai, Clara Tung of Linklaters shares insider knowledge on how institutional arbitration is transforming dispute resolution in the energy sector. Clara, a specialist in international arbitration with a focus on energy disputes, provides valuable insights into the advantages of institutional frameworks over ad hoc proceedings, particularly for cross-border energy conflicts. Discover how upcoming rule revisions from major arbitration institutions like SIAC and MCIA could streamline proceedings and offer greater flexibility to parties involved in energy disputes. Join The Daily Lawyer as we get you unprecedented access to thought leaders and veterans in the arbitration space, discussing India's emerging role in global ADR and the future of expert support in specialised sectors. In this episode, Clara shares insights on: - The unique challenges of energy arbitration - How institutional rules expedite complex technical disputes - Upcoming rule changes that could revolutionise case management - Why expedited proceedings matter for client confidence - New procedural innovations under consideration Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Clara Tung and energy arbitration 00:46 - Advantages of institutional arbitration in technical disputes 01:18 - SIAC and MCIA rules expediting proceedings 01:40 - Procedural mechanisms for complex cases 02:06 - Upcoming revisions to arbitration rules 02:22 - Benefits of expedited proceedings for clients 02:57 - Explaining expedited proceedings to the audience 03:28 - Comparison: 6-month vs 18-month timelines 03:58 - Continuing discussion on expedited proceedings 04:10 - Preliminary issues procedure as a helpful innovation 04:55 - Status of preliminary issues in SIC and MCIA rules 05:08 - Case-by-case procedural innovations 05:21 - Concurrent procedures for related arbitrations 05:58 - Client perspective on multiple moving parts 06:10 - When concurrent procedures are likely to be used 06:39 - Real-world relationships where concurrency works 06:55 - Conclusion and thanks Subscribe for more exclusive content from The ADR Week featuring leading experts in international arbitration! This interview was recorded during the ADR Week in Mumbai 2025 as part of our special series on specialised arbitration sectors. EnergyArbitration #InternationalDisputes #ADRWeek #Linklaters #DisputeResolution #InstitutionalArbitration #LegalStrategy #SIAC #MCIA #ArbitrationRules