The Practice of Law and International Arbitration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

The Practice of Law and International Arbitration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence provides a timely and practical examination of how AI is reshaping the practice of law and the conduct of international arbitration. It analyses the impact of machine learning, natural language processing, and automation tools on legal reasoning, arbitral decision-making, and dispute resolution procedures. The book addresses ethical, procedural, and regulatory challenges while highlighting opportunities for efficiency, access to justice, and innovation in legal practice. By bridging theory with practice, it offers insights for lawyers, arbitrators, academics, policymakers, and students seeking to understand the transformative role of AI in dispute resolution. This concise and accessible volume is designed to serve as a reference for professionals and an introduction for those entering the field, ensuring relevance across jurisdictions and disciplines.

Fernando Messias, LLB, LLM, PhD, is a lawyer, arbitrator, and mediator based in Portugal, specialising in international arbitration and legal applications of artificial intelligence. He has published widely on law, governance, and well-being, and his interdisciplinary research links law, organisational psychology, and management with a focus on dispute resolution.