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In the third of Podcast by Brodies' focus on international arbitration, we take an in-depth look at the role of the arbitrator. Ken MacDonald, Partner at Brodies LLP and Professor Derek Auchie of The University of Aberdeen consider what it means to be an arbitrator. Issues addressed include: Is judging and arbitrating the same? Has the role of arbitrator changed over the years? What extraneous factors influence arbitrators and is there an ideal personality type for arbitrator? 
 
The future evolution of arbitrators including the development of AI in the arbitration space is also covered. 

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 16/04/24.

The use of video technology to conduct virtual hearings in international arbitration, and other legal hearings, become commonplace following the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside many obvious advantages, virtual hearings have also highlighted concerns of cybersecurity and breach of confidentiality, among other issues. So what does the future hold for virtual hearings?

In this podcast Iain Rutherford and Keith Kilburn, both from Brodies LLP, discuss the use of video technology in the context of international arbitration. How popular is virtual arbitration and how does it work in practice? Crucially, how does it compare to in person arbitration?

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 10/04/24.

The future role of technology and, particularly, the use of artificial intelligence in out lives has been discussed at length in recent times. But will it impact on legal matters and, if so, how? Will artificial intelligence make the legal decisions of the future?

In this episode Ken MacDonald of Brodies LLP and David Parratt KC discuss the role of AI in international arbitrations,  the potential  benefits of harnessing this technology to make enforceable determinations as well as the risks of doing so. 

They also cover: 
What do we mean when we're talking about AI in the context of arbitration?Do we expect to see AI used more frequently in future? What are the benefits of AI in international arbitration? What are the risks and challenges of AI usage?What are the limits of AI in international arbitration?The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 25/03/24.

Major energy and infrastructure projects, both new and those being decommissioned, typically involve a range of participants domiciled in different jurisdictions.   
Large energy projects are notoriously complex. It is not uncommon for the energy generation solutions to be innovative, the materials and technologies involved new and the local geography challenging.


Technology earmarked for the project also frequently moves on during the construction phase, necessitating changes to project planning, personnel and cost. In short, there can be unavoidable commercial disputes throughout such projects.


Ken MacDonald and Christopher Duff, dispute resolution partners at Brodies LLP, discuss the increasing use of arbitration and adjudication in cross border disputes and how to effectively resolve such disputes and enforce decisions reached. Comparing sectors, Ken and Chis look at what the energy and the construction sectors can learn from each other.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 15/02/24.

The future of energy production and supply has been much discussed in recent year. Today, energy prices and energy security are at the forefront of strategic thinkers, economists and leaders across the globe.

In parallel,  the energy transition is in motion, and  managing it effectively, domestically and internationally, is key. With that in mind Clare Munro, a partner at Brodies based in the UK, and Josh McFadzen, partner at Brodies Middle East based in Abu Dhabi, discuss the  significance of the UK and the UAE to our global energy future.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 01/02/24. 

Scotland, and in particular Aberdeen and the North-east of Scotland,  is at the forefront of the global energy transition thanks to half a century spent at the centre of the oil and gas industry.  In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies we talk to two energy industry experts who are spearheading the drive to develop clean technology that will accelerate our journey towards net zero.
Martin Ewan, a partner at Brodies, who works closely with technology start ups in the energy industry, and Mark Anderson, chief acceleration officer and TechX director at the Net Zero Technology Centre, discuss clean energy technology and what the energy industry of the, not too distant, future might look like. 

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 23/11/23.