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The Wake-Up to the Virtual Space in Arbitration

  • Non-ArbitralWomen Co-Authors: Mohamed Abdel Wahab
  • Publication Name: Eleven
  • Publication Name Index: Eleven

The trend of the virtual space has succeeded to make its way through the dispute resolution community which was rather opaque to using technology and move procedures or parts of them online. The sudden viral outbreak has been the triggering event that has generated popularity in the use of technology in dispute resolution and the need for avoiding disruptions. From every misfortune good things may derive. This situation has been the ideal opportunity to raise awareness about the necessity to be prepared for any unexpected circumstance that may prevent us again from meeting and travelling. We are not immune from an untimely interruption which may be caused by viruses, storms, floods, volcano irruptions, safety at the venue due to war or riots, temporary closure of airports, strikes, and any other cause. The location may also happen to be inconvenient because not well connected, in which case parties and arbitrators may consider moving the location of the meeting or hearing elsewhere, or hold it online.