Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, English Arbitration Act, Ghana, Reform

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Arbitration has been a preferred method for resolving disputes in international commercial and investment transactions globally. Ghana’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (“ADR Act”) was enacted to provide a comprehensive legal framework for arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. The arbitration section of the ADR Act aligns with international arbitration standards, particularly…

Artificial Intelligence, Conference, DIS, Germany, Technology

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On 7 May 2025, over 300 participants gathered in Stuttgart, Germany for the annual Spring Conference of the German Arbitration Institute (“DIS”) entitled “The Revolution of Arbitration – Is Artificial Intelligence a Gamechanger?”. As in many—if not all—industries, business sectors, and areas of daily life, the topic of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is currently attracting significant…

Arbitration Institutions and Rules, Artificial Intelligence, Soft Law Instruments, Technology

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The thirty-three identical towers that once loomed over St. Louis, Missouri, collapsed in a grey cloud of dust. They were once the future. In the 1950s, rationalist architect Minoru Yamasaki envisioned these high-rises as a utopia in raw concrete. Hundreds of families were evicted from their self-built homes to fulfil his vertical dream. Every detail…

Arbitration, Artificial Intelligence, Constitutional AI, Technology

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Large language models (“LLMs”) are increasingly reshaping legal work. According to the 2024 Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report, 76% of in-house legal departments and 68% of law firms now use artificial intelligence (“AI”)–powered tools at least once a week. In arbitration, AI has an emerging role in various stages of the process—from dispute…

Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Innovation, International arbitration, International dispute resolution, LIDW 2025, London

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The main conference of the London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) 2025 was themed “Innovation in Dispute Resolution: Navigating Global Risks.” Throughout the day, practitioners from around the world gathered to explore how to navigate an increasingly fast-paced and ever-changing global landscape—and to reflect on the legal profession’s role and responsibilities in this new era.  …

Artificial Intelligence, LIDW 2025, Sovereign Immunities, UK

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On International Arbitration Day, London International Dispute Week (“LIDW”) featured panels that explored how courts and institutions can promote and strengthen arbitration, as well as how pivotal projects can benefit from it. This post highlights two panels hosted by Simmons & Simmons and Squire Patton Boggs, which focused on the approaches courts can take to…

Arbitration Tech Toolbox, Artificial Intelligence, LegalTech, Technology

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The rapid evolution of legal technology (“legal tech”) presents both opportunities and challenges for arbitration practitioners. With the emergence of artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools and specialized software solutions, arbitration practices are increasingly seeking ways to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and maintain competitive advantages. However, selecting the right legal tech solution requires a nuanced approach that…

AAA, Arbitrator Selection, Arbtech, Artificial Intelligence, ICDR, LegalTech, Technology

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On 19 February 2025, a panel of arbitration experts gathered in New York to explore how emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence (“AI”)—are reshaping international arbitration. The discussion, titled “From Today to Tomorrow: Tech-Driven Arbitration,” was hosted by the AAA-ICDR and ArbTech and moderated by Mihaela Apostol (ArbTech, London).   Law Firms and AI: Adoption, Resistance, and…

2025 PAW, Artificial Intelligence, International arbitration, Paris Arbitration Week

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Paris Arbitration Week (“PAW”) featured multiple discussions on the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in arbitration proceedings, a much-debated topic. Issues such as the slow uptake in use of AI by legal professionals, the ethical and legal risks involved in the use of AI, and finding a balance between AI use and the necessary…

2025 PAW, Artificial Intelligence, Damages, International arbitration, Paris Arbitration Week

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Paris Arbitration Week (“PAW”) 2025 featured a discussion on the complexities and possible answers to defending a damages claim when there is a lack or an excess of information on which to base the claim. The event, hosted by Oxera Consulting LLP, brought together the perspectives of professionals from different areas of expertise. Hannah Eckhoff…

Arbitral Tribunal, Arbitration Procedure, Arbitrator Bias, Artificial Intelligence, Document Production, Technology

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In both the world of arbitration and the fast-evolving landscape of 6G technology, information is power. The Swedish Arbitration Days 2025, themed “Information in Arbitration”, was bookended by two thought-provoking keynotes: Chiann Bao, Independent Arbitrator and former Secretary General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, emphasised the transformative role of information in arbitration, while…

Arbitration Tech Toolbox, Arbtech, Artificial Intelligence, Deepfakes, Technology

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In modern arbitration proceedings, most evidence goes through a digital process before reaching the eyes of decision-makers. Physical documents are scanned, processed with Optical Character Recognition (“OCR”), archived, and transferred. Digitally created documents follow the last two steps as well. Sometimes these processes are repeated multiple times. This “assembly line of evidence” has become the…

Artificial Intelligence, Conference, Non-signatory, Switzerland, Switzerland

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The Swiss Arbitration Summit is back! Following the resounding success from its first edition in Geneva last year, the second edition of the Summit is scheduled to take place this year in Zurich from January 29, 2025 to February 2, 2025. The Summit is more than just a conference. It is an immersive experience that…

2024 in Review, Arbitration Tech Toolbox, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Online Dispute Resolution, Technology

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In 2024, the relationship between arbitration and technology continued to resemble a thriller. While integrating technology into arbitration offered the promise of new opportunities, it also introduced new layers of complexity, both in terms of procedure and in terms of disputes arising from technology itself.   Arbitration-Related Technology Arbitration-related technology is ever-developing, as are the…

Artificial Intelligence, RIDW, United States

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Since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022, the ‘end of lawyers’ narrative has found new life. From Goldman Sachs predicting that 44% of tasks performed by corporate lawyers would be automated by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) to GPT-4 passing the bar, AI has put the legal profession on notice. Even the infamous case of a lawyer who…

Artificial Intelligence, HK Arbitration Week, HKIAC

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Kicking off Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2024, Eversheds Sutherland hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion on “12 Angry Robots and Crowd-Sourced Dispute Resolution – Justice in the Digital Age” on 21 October 2024. The panel delved into (i) the mechanisms and challenges of dispute resolution in the decentralized space, and (ii) the integration of artificial intelligence…

Artificial Intelligence, Confidentiality, DIS, Diversity, Efficiency, Germany

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The DIS Autumn Conference, held on 10 September 2024, was the main event of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days, which took place from 9 to 12 September 2024 and were jointly organized by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS), the Federal Ministry of Justice, and the Humboldt University in Berlin. Set against the vibrant backdrop of…

Artificial Intelligence, Energy, SIAC, SIAC Symposium, SIAC Symposium 2024, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Southeast Asia, Trade Disruption

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The 2024 Singapore Convention Week kicked off with a bang on 26 August 2024 with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) hosting its flagship SIAC Symposium at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. The SIAC Symposium 2024 featured a welcome address by Mr Davinder Singh SC (Chairman, SIAC; Executive Chairman, Davinder Singh Chambers LLC), a keynote address…

Artificial Intelligence, Confidentiality, Conflicts of interest, Due process, Ethics, Illegally obtained evidence, Privilege, SIAC, SIAC Symposium, SIAC Symposium 2024, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Southeast Asia, Technology

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Following the morning session of the SIAC Symposium 2024, which explored issues including the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (“AI”), climate change, and trade disruption (see Part 1), the afternoon session consisted of three plenary panel discussions that delved into the core issues shaping the future of arbitration. These pivotal topics comprised: the ethical considerations guiding…

Artificial Intelligence, Due process, Evidence, Reasoned Awards

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This year’s 36th Annual ITA Workshop (held in Austin, Texas on June 19-21, 2024) did exactly what it said on the tin: It provided the audience with truly “Global Perspectives on Due Process in International Arbitration.” Co-chaired by Christian Leathley, Anne Véronique Schlaepfer, and Prof. Thomas J. Stipanowich, the ITA Annual Workshop looked at due…

Arbitration Tech Toolbox, Artificial Intelligence, Technology

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Emotion AI, also known as affective computing, is a specialized field within artificial intelligence that recognizes and interprets human emotions. This is primarily achieved through analyzing facial expressions, voice patterns, and choice of words. Having found applications in various domains such as health and defense, the market for emotion AI is experiencing substantial growth, currently…

Arbitration Tech Toolbox, Artificial Intelligence, Black Box, Robojudge, Technology

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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is the buzzword of the day. It has crept into every pore of society, and arbitration has not evaded this trend. The main question raised by commentators and the public is whether AI will render human involvement obsolete, or at least reduce it to a bare minimum. In the context of arbitration,…

Artificial Intelligence, Investment Arbitration, National Security, Technology

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The rapid progression of technology is transforming industries and reshaping global geopolitical dynamics. With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) and explosive share growth, US tech giants – such as Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon – dominate the list of the world’s most valuable companies. Amid concerns over the influence tech companies wield,…

Arbitration Institutions and Rules, Artificial Intelligence, Confidentiality and Transparency, Expedited arbitration, JAMS

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On 23 April 2024, JAMS announced its Artificial Intelligence Disputes Clause and Rules (“JAMS AI Rules”), effective 15 April 2024.  According to JAMS, these Rules “reflect the latest developments and trends in the ADR space and address the rise in usage and development of AI systems and smart contracts.” Today, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is a…