SCC Arbitration Institute

Facilitating trade and business the Swedish way since 1917.

Since 1917, SCC Arbitration Institute provide 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. Learn more about our services.

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Welcome the 2025-2026 SCC Arbitrators’ Council

The SCC Arbitration Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2025-2026 SCC Arbitrators’ Council (Council). This esteemed body continues to expand the SCC’s network and foster relationships with arbitral practitioners and businesses worldwide.

Spotlight Talk with Leonardo Catovic

As an organisation committed to promoting international arbitration and educating the next generation of practitioners, the SCC occasionally publishes the work of students. The SCC is also a consistent early adopter of new technologies, including AI tools. This SCC Spotlight Talk is an AI-generated summary of Stockholm University International Commercial Arbitration Law graduate Leonardo Catovic’s master’s thesis, titled “Arbitrator Liability: Should arbitrators be immune from liability under ‘abuse of process’ claims?” (May 2024).

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Upcoming events

Swedish Arbitration Days 2025

Calendar 23 January 2025–24 January 2025

Location Stockholm, Sweden

Open Arbitration in Stockholm

Calendar 24 January 2025

Location Stockholm, Sweden

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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…