Decentralised Justice: A Future of Commercial Arbitration
Dates: | 18 March 2025 |
Times: | 12:00 - 13:00 |
What is it: | Webinar |
Organiser: | The University of Manchester |
Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
Speaker: | Dr Joseph Lee, Dr Federico Ast |
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Join Dr Joseph Lee and Dr Federico Ast as they explore how blockchain and decentralized technologies are revolutionizing commercial arbitration.
This masterclass covers the principles of decentralized justice, the role of blockchain and smart contracts, and real-world applications. Learn from experts, participate in interactive Q&A sessions, and network with professionals worldwide.
In this session, you will also have the opportunity to learn about The University of Manchester's Online LLM in International Commercial and Technology Law, and understand how this pioneering course can advance your career in the growing field of technology law.
Speakers
Dr Joseph Lee
Role: Reader in Corporate and Commercial Law
Organisation: University of Manchester
Biography: Dr Joseph Lee Nazzini is a reader in law at The University of Manchester, UK and Course Director of the Online LLM in International Commercial Technology Law. Joseph has also been visiting professor at the University of Liège, Belgium, the National Taiwan University, and the Judicial Training Institute of Thailand. Joseph is a member of the LawTech Advisory Council of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and an attorney-at-law of New York State.
Dr Federico Ast
Role: Founder and CEO
Organisation: Kleros
Biography: Dr Federico Ast is the founder and CEO of Kleros, a pioneering protocol that applies blockchain and game theory for decentralized dispute resolution. Federico has taught classes and delivered lectures at prestigious universities such as Stanford, Oxford, and Harvard, and has participated in events organized by international organizations like the United Nations. His work focuses on leveraging exponential technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and crowdsourcing to create more transparent, efficient, and inclusive systems.
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