#zukunft

Is arbitration all glitz and glamour, or as dull as any other legal job? In the final episode of #zukunft Season 4, Lisa Reiser and Markus Altenkirch trade the usual format for a relaxed exchange among friends. Together with Anders Junker-Nilsson, Gisela Knuts, and Amanda Lee, they explore the highs, lows, and unexpected realities of life in arbitration. From travel perks to late-night drafting sessions, this candid conversation reveals what the job really looks like beyond the polished surface.

Witness testimonies are a cornerstone of international arbitration, alongside the tradition of witness preparation. But here comes the clash of cultures: is there such thing as “too much” preparation? This week's episode of #zukunft tackles this compelling question head-on. Is witness preparation essential for ensuring truthful testimonies, or does it compromise the process's integrity? Join Lisa Reiser and Markus Altenkirch, along with their expert guests, Ilka Beimel and Derek Soller, who delve into this ethical dilemma.

Legal battles often resemble a strategic game of chess, where every move is meticulously planned. This week's episode of #zukunft explores the contentious world of anti-suit injunctions. Are anti-suit injunctions effective remedies making parties stick to their promises or mere legal "muscle flexing" by the courts? Lisa Reiser and Markus Altenkirch, along with their esteemed guests, Ed Poulton and Sebastiano Nessi, unravel the dramatic sagas of anti-suit and even anti-anti-suit injunctions. Engage with this thought-provoking episode and share your thoughts on LinkedIn!

In the high-stakes world of arbitration, efficiency isn't just a luxury - it's a necessity. Could imposing a page limit on legal submissions be the game-changer we needed to streamline processes and cut costs? This week's episode of #Zukunft dives into the trending phenomenon in dispute clauses. Is limiting pages the future in arbitration or might it risk oversimplifying complex cases and undermining the depth of legal arguments? Lisa Reiser and Markus Altenkirch welcome their distinguished guests, Prof. Anselmo Reyes and Christopher Moger KC, to discuss the pros and cons of page limits!

Artificial intelligence can be incredibly useful, especially for analyzing large amounts of data. This is why AI is also highly relevant to arbitration proceedings. But is the use of AI compatible with the fundamental principles of arbitration? In today's episode, Lisa Reiser and Markus Altenkirch discuss this question with their guests, Antonia Hoesch and Rebecca Mosquera. They explore whether there could be a future obligation to disclose the use of AI in arbitration proceedings.

Settlements are very common in Germany and often the judge actively suggest the parties to settle the dispute. In other countries, however, something like that is unbelievable. The different experiences and views meet in arbitration proceedings. With their guests Gretta Walters and Dr. Maximilian Reichert, Dr. Lisa Reiser and Dr. Markus Altenkirch discuss the thesis that in the #future Arbitral tribunals should help facilitate settlements.

Unfortunately, there were problems with the sound during recording, which can not completely be fixed with editing However, the sound gets better as the episode progresses.

Originally, a big advantage of arbitration was the time and cost-saving aspect in comparison to ordinary court proceedings. In order to fulfill this purpose more again, there are already several so-called fast track proceedings for a fixed amount of money and a short period of time until a decision is reached. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa Reiser and Dr. Markus Altenkirch discuss with their guests Anina Liebkind and Nora Fredstie the thesis: In the #future, arbitration proceedings will only take 21 days and will only cost 29,000 Euros.

With the start of the new and first English season, Lisa Reiser and Markus Altenkirch welcome Elizabeth Chan and Katrina Limond. Artificial intelligence is the next big thing and therefore becoming more and more relevant and helpful in arbitration proceedings. But can AI also replace an arbitrator?

#zukunft: Finally the new season will start soon, but this time in English, with new guests and as always with the hottest topics on the future in international arbitration.

Zum Finale der dritten Staffel begrüßen Lisa Reiser und Markus Altenkirch fast 100 Jahre geballte Schiedserfahrung mit ihren Gästen Dr. Werner Müller und Dr. Fabian von Schlabrendorff.