Best Practices for In-House Counsel in Arbitration | Daniel Cai, Drew & Napier | ADR Week Mumbai

Get exclusive access to the minds shaping the future of arbitration in this special episode of The Daily Lawyer Podcast, recorded live from ADR Week 2025 in Mumbai. In this engaging conversation, we sit down with Daniel Cai, Director at the leading Singaporean law firm Drew & Napier LLC, where he shares powerful insights for in-house counsel navigating arbitration proceedings. Here are the key highlights from this episode: - What makes an in-house counsel truly effective in arbitration? - Document organisation: the game-changing factor for external counsel. - Common mistakes in-house teams make and how to fix them. - Does culture play a role in arbitration dynamics? - Daniel’s take on India’s growing influence in the global ADR landscape. Chapters - 0:00 Introduction – Meet Daniel Cai from Drew & Napier 0:32 Do In-House Counsel Really Control the Arbitration Process? 1:04 Tip #1 – Get Your Documents in Order 1:35 Tip #2 – Coordinate Internally Across Departments 2:34 The Chaos Caused by Poor Internal Communication 2:38 Are There Cultural Challenges in Arbitration? 3:17 What Makes Life Difficult for External Counsel? 4:09 How to Streamline Instructions and Save Costs 4:39 India’s Growing Role in International Arbitration 5:00 Daniel’s Experience at ADR Week About the Series: This podcast is part of our ADR Week Special Coverage, where The Daily Lawyer brings you unprecedented access to top minds in arbitration. Hear straight from the experts as we explore India’s emerging leadership in global ADR and the future of expert legal support. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay updated with more candid conversations with the legal world’s trailblazers. #ADRWeek #Arbitration #InHouseCounsel #InternationalArbitration #DrewAndNapier #TheDailyLawyer #LegalPodcast #IndiaADR #DanielCai #GCInsights #LegalIndustry #ArbitrationIndia #LawFirmSingapore