Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in International Arbitration

This book examines how blockchain and artificial intelligence are changing arbitral practice, provides a fresh and topical viewpoint on current debates in international arbitration and explores how these technological advancements are reshaping arbitration foundations while posing ethical challenges about the future of arbitration.

Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in International Arbitration offers an exhaustive analysis of technology-assisted arbitration across the entire arbitral lifecycle by examining how blockchain and artificial intelligence are used in drafting and concluding arbitral agreements, in the constitution of the tribunal, in the overall procedural management of the case, on evidence and disclosure, on virtual hearings, and even on arbitral award drafting. It delves deeper into the limitations of automation, the non-delegable roles of arbitrators, and the compatibility of digital procedures with core arbitration principles such party autonomy, due process, equality of arms, secrecy, and impartiality. Additionally, it examines how new technologies interact with private international law, with the consent of the parties, the relevant legislation and how these technologies can be incorporated into arbitration without going against public policy, without violation due process rights and, in that way ensuring enforcement under the New York Convention. This book, by examining how blockchain and artificial intelligence are changing arbitral practice, provides a fresh and topical viewpoint on current debates in international arbitration and explores how these technological advancements are reshaping arbitration foundations while posing ethical challenges about the future of arbitration.