VIAC Legal Tech Think Tank
The VIAC Legal Tech Think Tank (VIAC LTTT) is an initiative by VIAC to address the growing impact of digital transformation and innovation in the tech sector in ADR.
As the tech industry continues to experience rapid digital transformation and innovation, new product areas such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI are giving rise to new types of commercial disputes. In addition, increased government regulation of big tech companies is expected to lead to a rise in tech-related investor-State disputes. We want to be fit for the future. It is vital for our growth to gather the expertise and knowledge of thought leaders in the sector to steer the institution in the right direction.
VIAC LTTT has three main lines of work:
Identifying specific types of tech disputes that are potentially attractive to VIAC
Contacting tech companies to get an overview of their needs and requirements
Adapting Vienna Rules to make them meet the needs of the parties in tech disputes
The VIAC LTTT aims to analyse the impact of AI on transparency and disclosure obligations in arbitration proceedings. Both opportunities and risks arising from the use of AI in the collection and evaluation of evidence will be analysed. A particular focus is on the development of a Note on AI to ensure that the use of AI supports the integrity and fairness of arbitration proceedings.
VIAC LTTT brings together experts from the technology sector and alternative dispute resolution to work together on innovative solutions to new challenges. The working group currently consists of 20 members.
Managed by the VIAC Secretariat
Niamh Leinwather
VIAC Secretary General
Vladyslava Donchyk
VIAC CAN Coordinator
Co-Chairs
David Tebel
Rothorn Legal
Aija Lejniece
Independent Arbitrator
Coordinator
Philip Schwarz
Cermak Schwarz
Members
Sean McCarthy
Aegis Arbitration
Michael Komuczky
Grahammer Komuczky
Jalal El Ahdab
Two Birds
Duarte G. Henriques
Victoria Associates
Michael Leclerc
Parallel Law
Sophie Nappert
Independent Arbitrator
Anna Guillard Sazhko
AGS Legal
Ivo Grlica
Grlica Law
Matthias Lehmann
Universität Wien
Maud Piers
Ghent University
Mihaela Apostol
Independent Arbitrator
Hector Sbert
Ecija Legal
Eliane Fischer
Rothorn Legal
Dominik Loidl
Paragon Advocacy
Doguhan Uygun
Paksoy
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