LawTech in Action: Leveraging AI and Blockchain to Empower Cross-Border Trade and Dispute Resolution

On 3 October 2025, eBRAM is delighted to partner with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) to co-host a joint event during AIAC ADR Week 2025. This flagship week brings together arbitration and mediation experts worldwide to exchange, bringing together experts from the legal, technology and business sectors to explore the transformative role of AI and blockchain in cross-border trade and dispute resolution.

The seminar commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Danesh Govind Veiatham, Assistant Director of AIAC, followed by opening remarks from Mr. Albert Leung, Acting Chief Executive Officer of eBRAM, who highlighted the growing importance of adopting innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and trust in cross-border dispute resolution.





The highlight of the afternoon was an insightful panel discussion on "Integrating LawTech into Cross-Border Dispute Resolution: Opportunities and Challenges." Moderated by Mr. Animesh Anand Bordoloi, Senior International Case Counsel of AIAC, the panel featured distinguished speakers including:

• Mr. Richard Wee Thiam Seng, Managing Partner, Richard Wee Chambers
• Mr. Albert Leung, Acting CEO, eBRAM
• Mr. Jeff Leong, Senior Partner, Messrs Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong
• Mr. Premesh Chandran, Co-founder, Malaysiakini, Asia Mobiliti and Awatar Innovations

The discussion examined the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies in dispute resolution, including document management, legal research, evidence authentication, smart contracts, and online dispute resolution mechanisms. Speakers also addressed key challenges surrounding data governance, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, transparency, and the responsible use of AI in legal proceedings.

The discussion examined the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies in dispute resolution, including document management, legal research, evidence authentication, smart contracts, and online dispute resolution mechanisms. Speakers also addressed key challenges surrounding data governance, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, transparency, and the responsible use of AI in legal proceedings.