Virtual Hearing Support for Arbitration & Mediation
Not every hearing needs a room. FEAM's virtual hearing infrastructure runs full arbitrations and mediations end-to-end online — or blends remote participants into an in-person hearing — without compromising on record-keeping, confidentiality, or control.
Built For
Fully Virtual, or Hybrid — Your Call
FEAM's proceedings don't force a single format. Parties and the tribunal or mediator agree on what fits the matter, and FEAM's secretariat sets up the rest.
Every Participant Joins Remotely
The entire hearing — tribunal, counsel, parties, and witnesses — connects through FEAM's secure platform. The default format for ODR, Streamlined, and MSME Fast-Track matters.
Some in the Room, Some Remote
The tribunal and lead counsel sit in a FEAM hearing room while a witness, expert, or overseas party joins by video — the most common format for larger matters.
A Room Hearing, Livestreamed
A standard in-person hearing at a FEAM room, with a secure video feed available to observers or a party's other-side team who don't need to be physically present.
Infrastructure Built for Hearings, Not Meetings
Secure, Access-Controlled Platform
Each hearing runs on a unique, access-controlled link issued only to authorised participants — not an open meeting room link.
Virtual Breakout Rooms
Private virtual rooms for party consultations, tribunal deliberation, or mediation caucus sessions, separate from the main hearing feed.
Recording & Transcription
Hearings can be recorded and transcribed where the tribunal or mediator authorises it, consistent with FEAM's confidentiality rules.
Document & Exhibit Sharing
Screen sharing and a shared exhibit view keep everyone looking at the same document during examination, without emailing files mid-hearing.
Technical Rehearsal
A connectivity and platform run-through is scheduled before the hearing date, so issues surface before the clock is running.
Live Technical Support
A FEAM technical coordinator is present for the duration of the hearing to handle connectivity, screen-sharing, or access issues as they arise.
How It Works
Confirm the Format
The tribunal or mediator and parties agree on fully virtual or hybrid, and share the expected participant list.
Access Issued
FEAM's secretariat issues secure, individual access links to each authorised participant ahead of the hearing.
Technical Rehearsal
A short run-through confirms connectivity, screen-sharing, and breakout room access for everyone joining.
Live Support on the Day
A technical coordinator stays on the call throughout to manage the platform so the hearing can focus on the matter.
Which Format Fits Your Hearing?
| Need | Fully Virtual | Hybrid | In-Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| No travel for any party | Yes | Partial | No |
| Remote witness examination | Yes | Yes | Not by default |
| In-room presence for lead counsel | No | Yes | Yes |
| Default for ODR / Streamlined / MSME tracks | Yes | On request | On request |
| Suited to large, document-heavy tribunals | Case-dependent | Yes | Yes |
One Setup, Fully Managed
Virtual and hybrid hearing support is arranged directly with FEAM's secretariat as part of your case timeline, or booked independently for standalone case management conferences and applications.
Request a Quote →- ✓Secure, individually issued access links for every participant
- ✓Virtual breakout rooms for caucus, consultation, or deliberation
- ✓Screen sharing and shared exhibit view during examination
- ✓Recording and transcription, where authorised by the tribunal or mediator
- ✓A pre-hearing technical rehearsal for all participants
- ✓Live technical coordination for the full duration of the hearing
Schedule Your Virtual or Hybrid Hearing
Tell us the format, dates, and participant list, and FEAM's secretariat will handle access, setup, and support.