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Inside Arbitration Issue 16: Perspectives On Cross-Border Disputes – 29 September 2023

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We are delighted to share with you Issue 16 of Inside Arbitration from Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice.

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We are delighted to share with you Issue 16 of Inside Arbitration from Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice.

This edition highlights the vast global and industry span of arbitration as we explore the big-picture trends and regional developments defining the world of high-stakes dispute resolution. In addition to looking at recent arbitration news and developments, this issue features articles and interview spotlights from new partners across our global team.

Articles in this edition include:

Legally speaking – Are large language models friends or foe?
With the rise of generative AI raising fundamental questions about the future of disputes, clients and lawyers alike must weigh the risks and rewards of using the transformative technology.

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