Alternative Dispute Resolution: Digital Mediation & Online Arbitration | WLF Litigation 2025 Europe

Panel 9: Alternative Dispute Resolution – New Era of Digital Mediation & Online Arbitration
📍 21st WLF Litigation 2025 Europe
🗓️ Session Time: 01:45 PM – 03:15 PM

The legal world is entering a transformative phase where Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is being reshaped by technology. This session from the 21st WLF Litigation 2025 Europe, hosted by the World Lawyers Forum, explores how digital mediation and online arbitration are revolutionizing the resolution of cross-border disputes in today’s fast-paced digital economy.

As global businesses increasingly operate across jurisdictions, the need for efficient, accessible, and transparent mechanisms for resolving disputes has never been greater. This discussion uncovers how AI-driven tools, virtual hearings, and blockchain-based systems are streamlining arbitration and mediation while maintaining fairness, confidentiality, and enforceability.

🎙️ Moderator:

John Lowe
International Arbitrator & Mediator, Lowe Arbitration, France

👥 Panelists:

Ravindra Kumar, Partner, Gunnercooke, UK

Nico Mooduto, Partner, SSEK Law Firm, Indonesia

Kateryna Polishchuk, Founder, Clarity Legal, Netherlands

Victor Barrera, International Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Netherlands

Carmen Sneper, Advocate, Carmen Sneper Advocatuur, Netherlands

🌍 Session Highlights:

This engaging panel provided deep insights into the evolution of ADR in the digital age and the ways technology is enhancing access to justice. The speakers examined the legal, ethical, and practical challenges of implementing virtual dispute resolution systems.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

The growing importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in global business

How digital mediation platforms are improving accessibility and efficiency

The use of AI and blockchain in arbitration and case management

Overcoming legal and jurisdictional barriers in cross-border online arbitration

Ensuring data privacy, confidentiality, and fairness in digital proceedings

How virtual arbitration reduces costs and promotes sustainability

The role of courts in supporting enforceability of online awards

💬 Why This Session Matters:

The pandemic accelerated the shift to virtual hearings and online legal processes, making digital ADR a permanent fixture in modern legal systems. This session provides an essential roadmap for legal professionals, arbitrators, and corporate counsels to adapt to this transformation.

Participants gain valuable insights on how online arbitration enhances procedural efficiency while maintaining fairness and legal rigor. As technology continues to redefine the boundaries of dispute resolution, this discussion highlights best practices for embracing innovation without compromising legal integrity.

🏛️ About WLF Litigation 2025 Europe:

The 21st WLF Litigation 2025 Europe, organized by the World Lawyers Forum, brings together leading legal minds, judges, and in-house counsels from across the world. The two-day event focuses on emerging challenges in litigation, arbitration, compliance, ESG, and AI-driven law.

📅 Date: September 22–23, 2025
📍 Location: Europe
🔗 Official Website: https://worldlawyersforum.org/