Business News | Jhana and CADRE ODR Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Legal AI Intelligence to Online Arbitration and Mediation | LatestLY

Jhana, a legal AI intelligence lab, and CADRE ODR, an online dispute resolution platform, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance digital arbitration and mediation. This collaboration will provide arbitrators and mediators on the CADRE ODR platform with access to jhana’s AI-powered legal research and document analysis tools, aiming to improve efficiency and accuracy in resolving disputes. The initial focus will be on securities markets matters under SEBI’s SMART ODR framework and select corporate commercial cases, with potential for expansion based on user feedback.

Industry observers note this partnership reflects the growing integration of legal practice and technology in India, driven by court backlogs and the demand for faster dispute resolution. CADRE ODR, recognized with awards like Startup Karnataka Elevate 2025, operates a digital ecosystem for online dispute resolution. By incorporating AI, the partnership seeks to improve both the speed and quality of outcomes.

Smita Gupta of jhana stated the collaboration aligns with their vision of empowering legal professionals with AI, while Rajneesh Jaswal of CADRE ODR emphasized the importance of technology-enabled research for effective online dispute resolution. The partnership is expected to contribute to the evolution of digital dispute resolution in India and reshape the legal ecosystem.

(Source：Latestly)