IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group Symposium: Beyond the comfort zone – rethinking arbitrator appointments, AI and enforcement of awards

25 Aug 2025

Session information

Panel discussion two: Smart arbitration: How AI is changing the game (like it or not)

Description

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming arbitration—enhancing efficiency, streamlining legal research, and even raising questions about AI-assisted decision-making. However, these advancements come with risks, including concerns about bias, transparency, and ethical implications. This panel discussion will explore how AI is being used in arbitration in practice, what role it should (or shouldn’t) play in the future, and how practitioners can effectively integrate technology while safeguarding procedural fairness. Whether welcomed or resisted, AI is here to stay, and this panel discussion will provide valuable insights into how arbitration professionals can navigate this evolving landscape.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Hangil Lee Bae Kim & Lee, Seoul, South Korea; Vice Chair, Asia Pacific Arbitration Group

Speakers

Omar Puertas Alvarez Cuatrecasas, Barcelona, Spain
Michele Park Sonen Jus Mundi, Seoul, South Korea
Winnie Tam SC Des Voeux Chambers, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Secretary, Asia Pacific Regional Forum
Zee Kin Yeong Singapore Academy of Law, Singapore, Singapore