Mr Charles Mak's Outputs (3)

Transformative impact of blockchain technology and smart contracts on dispute resolution: legal challenges and other implications. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
CHRISTIE, D., MANTE, J. and MAK, C.H.W. [2024]. Transformative impact of blockchain technology and smart contracts on dispute resolution: legal challenges and other implications. Kuwait International Law School journal [online], (accepted for forthcoming special issue): proceedings of the 10th Kuwait International Law School annual international academic conference (KILAW 2024): artificial intelligence: its applications, academic and practical legal implications, 1-2 May 2024, Kuwait City, Kuwait. To be made available from: https://journal.kilaw.edu.kw

This paper comprehensively analyses the potential of blockchain technology and smart contracts to revolutionise dispute resolution. As dispute resolution methods evolve, blockchain and smart contracts, which offer efficiency, transparency, and fairne... Read More about Transformative impact of blockchain technology and smart contracts on dispute resolution: legal challenges and other implications..

Utilising trust law as a mechanism for sovereign debt repayment. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ARNELL, P. and MAK, C. 2023. Utilising trust law as a mechanism for sovereign debt repayment. Presented at the November 2023 Law School webinar, 8 November 2023 [virtual event]. Hosted on YouTube [online]. Available from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75jspzA5570

In this webinar, Paul Arnell and Charles Mak (both affiliated with the Robert Gordon University) will explore a creative yet rarely discussed solution to this issue - trust law. Just as trusts help individuals manage their finances, they can help cou... Read More about Utilising trust law as a mechanism for sovereign debt repayment..

The impact of blockchain and smart contracts on dispute settlement: a case for mediation. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MAK, C.H.W. and MANTE, J. 2023. The impact of blockchain and smart contracts on dispute settlement: a case for mediation. Presented at the 2023 TIAC (Tashkent International Arbitration Centre) Journal of international dispute settlement inaugural annual conference (TJIDS 2023): dispute settlement: the past, present and future dimensions, 14 September 2023, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The research is premised on two important developments, accelerating technological innovation and shifts in dispute resolution paradigms. These advancements offer an innovative framework for dispute avoidance and a more efficient, transparent process... Read More about The impact of blockchain and smart contracts on dispute settlement: a case for mediation..