ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

The Commission on Arbitration and ADR is ICC Disputes Resolution Services’ unique think tank and rule making body that provides thought leadership in the field of dispute resolution. It leverages the expertise of practitioners and members to raise awareness and understanding on the practical and legal issues in arbitration and ADR.

To ensure that latest legislative and technological developments meet the evolving needs of practitioners and businesses everywhere, the commission leads the revisions to the range of rules for dispute resolution prior to their submission to the Executive Board for approval.

In its research capacity, the commission proposes new policies and provides useful tools in the interest of efficient and cost-effective implementation of dispute resolution procedures. Carrying out specific projects in Task Force or Working Groups, the commission’s work results in concrete guidelines and practical reports on the legal, procedural and practicality of dispute resolution which are published in free booklets  and electronic format on the ICC website or in the ICC Bulletin.

The commission’s Membership consists of Delegates appointed by national committees) as well as ICC Court Members and counts over 1,300 members from more than 100 countries comprising lawyers, in-house counsel, arbitrators, mediators, law professors and experts in various dispute resolution fields.

The Commission meets, at least, twice each year to discuss and approve reports and guideliness.

The  Commission’s steering committee, comprising the Chair and Vice-Chairs along with other representatives of ICC Dispute Resolution Services, meets regularly during the year to discuss and agree upon the overall action plan for the commission, including proposals to establish new task forces.

The commission is a unique think tank for ICC Dispute Resolution Services. In its research capacity, the commission  produces reports,  toolkits and other guidance to innovate and promote efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution in view of the latest developments.

Task Force Disability Inclusion in International Arbitration

This Task Force aims to study and analyse the ways in which ICC can meet the needs of those in the international arbitration community who may need accommodations or changes for the way they work. Yas Banifatemi and Albert Jan van den Berg were named as the Task Force’s Awareness Ambassadors.

Task Force on ADR and Arbitration

This Task Force aims to assist in the efficient resolution of disputes for ICC users through the study and analysis of how different ICC ADR services are currently being used and the Task Force purpose is to find solutions in a post-COVID-19 world, including technology options when (1) assessing the most appropriate procedures when a dispute arises and (2) assisting users in building ADR procedures into their internal systems.

The Task Force is structured into four areas of work:

• Disputes resolution protocols
• ADR services
• Settlements in arbitration
• National Courts and ADR

Task Force Addressing Issues of Corruption in International Arbitration

This Task Force aims to explore existing approaches to allegations or signs of corruption in disputes and articulate guidance for arbitral tribunals on how to deal with such occurrences. The Task Force benefits from close collaboration with the ICC Corporate Responsibility and Anti-Corruption Commission and  the International Bar Association (IBA).

The ICC Guide on National Rules of Procedure for Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Awards Pursuant to the New York Convention of 1958

This guide is a practical resource for international arbitration practitioners and users.  First launched in 2008, it is designed to be consulted as a first step when considering recognition and enforcement of foreign awards in one or more countries and is regularly updated. The third edition of the guide   covers 85 countries.

Get in touch with the BE committee on ICC Arbitration and ADR:  

Patrick Baeten

Secretary General