Arbitration: Director’s Cut or Groundhog Day is a blunt discussion on why arbitration too often feels slower, heavier, and more performative than it needs to be—and how to fix it. The panel will explore what “arbitration that works” looks like in practice: efficiency with credibility, expertise with restraint, and procedure that serves the outcome rather than the other way around. We’ll compare expectations and instincts across Europe, and what users increasingly demand from the process. The focus is on principles and trade-offs—where time, cost, and fairness meet—rather than a checklist of tactics. The takeaway is a shared view of how to keep arbitration fit for purpose in high-stakes disputes, from case start to endgame