Dispute Resolution SIG
Dispute Resolution SIG
The ELI Dispute Resolution SIG was established in mid-2015 and is currently chaired by Prof Dr Ana Keglevic, Prof Dr Maud Piers and Mr John Gaffney. The SIG's focus will center on out-of-court dispute resolution, encompassing arbitration, mediation and other forms of 'appropriate’ dispute resolution. Specifically, the SIG will address topics that are pertinent in light of the fundamental and potentially transformative impact of current day developments.
The main goal is to examine how digitalisation impacts dispute resolution, focusing on e-signatures, e-awards and technologies like AI, blockchain and the metaverse. The SIG will analyse how these advancements influence traditional frameworks and the role of human qualities in arbitration and mediation. Additionally, it will assess the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) in managing disputes related to blockchain and the metaverse, while balancing due process principles with technological efficiency. To this end, the SIG aims to work with public policymakers, including UNCITRAL, to integrate modern dispute resolution practices into legal frameworks. It also plans to collaborate with private organisations on themes like cybersecurity to address digital-era disputes.
The SIG's objective is to cultivate multidisciplinary thinking by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, leveraging our collective expertise to enhance our impact on the evolving landscape of dispute resolution.
To join the SIG, please get in touch with the ELI Secretariat.
For the list of SIG's Chairs and Members, please click here.