Goldman Sachs predicts AI could automate 44% of legal jobs. Rahim Shamji on the future of mediators and arbitrators.
From SEBI’s new ODR Portal to wider regulatory moves, India is rapidly building the rails for digital-first dispute resolution.
Mediation no longer needs a conference room. ODR is quietly reshaping how disputes get resolved — across cities and borders.
Mediation is faster, cheaper, and preserves relationships — so why hasn’t India embraced it? A look at what’s holding it back.
An arbitral award without a stamp is unenforceable. How e-stamping and e-signing have quietly made ODR awards stand up in court.
The Arbitration Council of India was set up to make us a global hub. Years on, can the institution finally get off the ground?
For women facing harassment or domestic disputes, ADR and ODR can offer a safer, more private alternative to the courtroom.
Arbitration, mediation, or just plain negotiation — knowing which to pick can save years and lakhs. A practical comparison.
Beyond just digital ADR — ODR can act as a fourth party, using algorithms to suggest fair, tailored resolutions to disputes.