Periods of geopolitical tension have long reshaped global commerce, but today’s interconnected economy is making their impact on cross-border disputes more immediate and far-reaching.

Ireland has announced the adoption of ICC Arbitration Rules for higher-value construction contracts, marking a significant step in modernising its dispute resolution framework for public works projects.

ICC has announced a dispute resolution initiative to support post-conflict recovery in Syria.

ICC has launched a second edition of the Advanced Arbitration Academy for North America and fourth Asia edition.

ICC and the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá (CCB) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance cooperation in Latin America and support the development of high quality international dispute resolution services across the region.

The rollout marks a major milestone in the digitalisation of global trade. More Customs administrations are expected to join before the end of 2027, with ATA Carnet procedures set to become fully digital worldwide by 1 January 2028.

In this final article of our six-part series, we explore the clarifications related to written communications, the fixing of time limits for awards and confidentiality.

In this fifth article of our six-part series, we explore the introduction of provisions on early determination – a procedural tool designed to help arbitral tribunals dispose, at an early stage, of claims or defences that are manifestly without merit or manifestly outside their jurisdiction.

New ICC Rules of Arbitration enhance efficiency, clarity and [...]

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules enter into force on 1 June 2026. Among the most notable procedural innovations is the introduction of a new set of opt‑in provisions designed for parties seeking a final award within three months: the Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions. 

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules (Rules) enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this latest article of our six-part series, we showcase amendments to the Expedited Procedure Provisions (EPP) as well as the newly introduced Emergency Arbitration Provisions (EA).

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules (Rules) enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this second article of our seven-part series, we explore one of the most significant procedural changes in the 2026 Rules: the removal of mandatory Terms of Reference in standard ICC Arbitration proceedings.