Technology

The expansion of mobile arbitration platforms is set to revolutionize the field of international arbitration in the coming years. This trend is driven by the increasing ubiquity of mobile devices and the growing demand for flexible, accessible dispute-resolution mechanisms. As more people rely on smartphones and tablets for their professional and personal lives, integrating arbitration processes into these devices makes …

Smart contracts are often described as though they represent the end of legal uncertainty because they replace promises with computer code, intermediaries with automated execution, and post-breach enforcement with performance that occurs automatically once programmed conditions are satisfied. That description captures part of their attraction, but it also overstates what smart contracts actually accomplish and understates the legal problems they …

Blockchain technology entered mainstream public consciousness through cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, but reducing blockchain to cryptocurrency obscures the features that make the technology potentially relevant to international arbitration. At its core, blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology in which records are maintained across a network according to defined validation rules, with cryptographic mechanisms helping participants verify the integrity …

In the digital age, the field of international arbitration has increasingly embraced technological advancements to streamline processes and improve efficiency. However, the integration of technology also brings heightened risks to data protection and privacy. This necessitates robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and maintain the integrity of arbitration proceedings. The Importance of Cybersecurity in Arbitration International arbitration often involves …

The COVID-19 pandemic did not invent remote participation in international arbitration, but it forced the arbitration community to test virtual hearings at a scale and under circumstances that few institutions, tribunals or practitioners had previously contemplated. When international travel stopped, offices closed and governments imposed restrictions on physical gatherings, arbitral tribunals faced a practical choice between postponing proceedings indefinitely and …