…to the expert, and the lack of transparency of communications between the two. It was also suggested that a tribunal could have an unconscious bias towards a tribunal-appointed expert versus…

…Dispute-Resolution Policy) could offer a more suitable solution. This approach could provide a more streamlined, less costly avenue for resolving data privacy disputes, thereby enhancing transparency, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness in…

…arbitration clauses after public hearings, strengthening public perceptions of legitimacy. In fact, the ANP inserted PCA clauses in its oil contracts only after public consultation, pre-empting legitimacy problems. Transparency is…

…reliability, and transparency, and the agility needed by counsel to make strategic choices at a moment’s notice.   4. Unexpected Testimony About Document Not Produced Ricardo Cruzat Reyes discussed a…

…available on the Kluwer Arbitration database. It served as VIAC’s response to the increasing call of parties, counsel and arbitrators alike for greater transparency in arbitration through enhanced access to…

…panel presented a lively discussion on four aspects of the Declaration: access to justice and rule of law; independence and neutrality; transparency; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. First, the panel…

transparency. Kai-Uwe Karl stressed the possibility and importance of redacting arbitral awards. There was a need for and a benefit in publishing awards (e.g., for research purposes), but the right…

…analysis. He also highlighted potential sensitivities in having conversations with new clients around financial metrics. Key to addressing these challenges is transparency with the client regarding all aspects of the…

…the development of a body of precedent on topics which are more commonly arbitrated than litigated. However, most arbitral institutions are moving towards greater transparency in the publication of awards,…

…confidentiality in the context of emerging themes like ESG considerations, emphasizing the need for transparency while preserving party autonomy. Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Intellectual Property The second topical discussion was…

…the role of technology, institutionalisation, and transparency in international arbitration, with a particular focus on arbitrating disputes in Hong Kong and at the HKIAC. The discussion focusses on: The involvement…

…technology, leveraging artificial intelligence (“AI”), promoting diversity, and improving transparency. Additionally, the rise of public administration in arbitration adds a new dimension to the discourse. Understanding these key aspects becomes…

transparency, and “under user control”. However, some countries explicitly encourage the use of technology in the judicial process, like Colombia with its 2022 law, which provides that public lawyers should…