Innovation is everywhere. From the discovery of the fire to the SpaceX mission, innovation marked the evolution of humankind. In the economic literature, J. A. Schumpeter is usually credited as being the first theorist on technological innovation. Traces of a link between innovation and law however, seems to originate in the 13th century, where the word Innovation (from the late latin “novatio”) first appeared, and it meant renewing an obligation by changing a contract for a new debtor.

Where did innovation in law lead us to? Join this joint session held by the International Business law, International Private Client and Family Law and Tax Law Commissions to find out.

We will look at how lawyers can support businesses and private clients to find innovative, technology-based solutions to their legal problems. Topics will include a dive into digital adverse and digital addicted lawyers and clients to unveil whether technology has improved the lawyer/client relationship and what we can expect in the future. Private client, tax and international business lawyers will discuss how we can take the best from innovation and deliver it to our clients; key topics in this respect will include electronic court files (in the context of divorce cases), research funding and R&D credits and the use of the bots for redundant tasks in international contracts.