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SCC Arbitration Institute provides a neutral, independent, and impartial venue for dispute resolution in commercial business around the world. We keep at the forefront of change to meet the developing needs of the business community.

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22 Sep 2026

SCC Guide: Administrative secretaries

This guide provides a practical overview of the role of administrative secretaries under the SCC Arbitration Rules and the SCC Expedited Arbitration Rules, covering the legal framework, the appointment process, the scope of permissible tasks, and relevant case law.

15 Sep 2026

SCC Spotlight Talk: Dorothee Schramm on administrative secretaries in arbitration

Dorothee Schramm is a Swiss-qualified lawyer and independent arbitrator with over 20 years of experience. In this SCC Spotlight Talk, she discusses the role of administrative secretaries in arbitration, how AI is changing the role, and why transparency, proper boundaries and professionalization matter.

08 Sep 2026

SCC Secretary General Caroline Falconer joins the ERA Pledge’s Global Steering Committee

The SCC Arbitration Institute is proud to announce that Secretary General Caroline Falconer has been appointed as one of four new members of the Global Steering Committee (GSC) of the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge.

Upcoming events

SAA Breakfast: Swedish and Regional Perspectives on International Arbitration

Start your Vilnius Arbitration Day 2026 with an informal breakfast hosted by the Swedish Arbitration Association, bringing together leading arbitration practitioners from Sweden and the Baltic region for an engaging discussion on the latest developments in international arbitration.

Calendar 25 September 2026

Location Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius Arbitration Day 2026

We are pleased to announce that the SCC will have a strong presence at Vilnius Arbitration Day 2026, taking place on 25 September 2026 at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in Vilnius. SCC Secretary General Caroline Falconer, SCC Chairperson Robin Oldenstam, SCC Board members Alicja Zielińska-Eisen and Anna-Maria Tamminen, and SCC Arbitrators’ Council member Mathias Steinø will all be speaking at this year’s event.

Calendar 25 September 2026

Location Vilnius, Lithuania

Humboldt Dispute Resolution Conference

The SCC Arbitration Institute is pleased to announce its participation in the 10th anniversary edition of the Humboldt Dispute Resolution Conference, held under the theme Changing Tides of International Arbitration to mark ten years of the IDR LL.M. Programme. The conference is organised on behalf of Gerhard Wagner and the IDR LL.M. Alumni at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Calendar 28 September 2026

Location Berlin, Germany

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Settling disputes – step by step

An arbitration can only take place if there is an arbitration agreement between the parties. We recommend that a dispute resolution clause is included in any business agreement.

Commence arbitration

Arbitration is commenced by the claimant sending a request for arbitration to the SCC.  At the same time, the claimant must also pay a registration fee. The request for arbitration must include…