eBRAM & AAIL Joint Event at Vis East Moot 2025

We are delighted to have successfully hosted the Integrating ESG Principles in Dispute Resolution: Harnessing Online Dispute Resolution for Effective Implementation event in collaboration with the Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL) at Vis East Moot 2025.

The event commenced with opening remarks from Mr. Norman Nip SC (Board Director, eBRAM) and Mr. Adrian Lai JP (Board Director, eBRAM and Deputy Secretary-General & Co-Convenor of the Advisory Board, AAIL), emphasizing the importance of integrating ESG principles into dispute resolution and the transformative role of ODR in this space.

This was followed by a presentation on "Innovation in Online Dispute Resolution: The Role of iGLIP and ODR’s Global Trends".

Mr. Albert Leung FCIArb FHKIArb MIET MBCS CEng PMP® (Acting CEO & CTO, eBRAM) introduced eBRAM’s latest innovations in ODR, showcasing how AI, blockchain, and cloud computing enhance dispute resolution through features such as real-time transcription, machine translation, and eKYC.


Mr. Adrian Lai, JP shared how ODR advances ESG goals by reducing reliance on physical proceedings, promoting sustainability, and ensuring fair, efficient dispute resolution. He also introduced iGLIP (Inclusive Global Legal Innovation Platform), a key initiative for tracking global ODR trends and best practices.

The event featured a panel discussion on "Integrating ESG Principles in ODR – Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices", moderated by Ms. Yiwen (Wenny) Huang, FCIArb (Deputy CEO & Secretary General, eBRAM), with distinguished speakers:

Ms. Kim Rooney (Barrister & Arbitrator, Rede Chambers)

Prof. Yun Zhao (Henry Cheng Professor in International Law & Associate Dean (Mainland Affairs), The University of Hong Kong)

Mr. Simon Mui (Founder, CLECSS & General Counsel at a Fund Company)

Mr. Max Han (Partner, Jinmao Law Firm)

Key Takeaways

• ODR promotes fair, efficient, and sustainable dispute resolution, reducing environmental impact while enhancing global access to justice.
• Transparency and AI ethics audits are essential for ensuring trust and ESG integrity in ODR platforms.
• There is a growing corporate demand for ESG-aligned dispute resolution, and legal professionals play a crucial role in advocating for ODR adoption.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our speakers, panelists, and attendees for contributing to an engaging and insightful discussion. Special thanks to our co-host AAIL for the partnership and making this event a success.

We look forward to continuing the dialogue on ESG and ODR and shaping the future of dispute resolution together!