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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).
Welcome new SCC board members
As we welcome the new year, we are proud to introduce four new members of the SCC Board. This group of experienced professionals will play a key role in supporting the SCC’s case-related decisions under the SCC Rules while strengthening our position as a leader in international dispute resolution. With their extensive expertise and fresh perspectives, we are confident they will make a significant contribution to the SCC’s work in 2025 and beyond.
SCC introduces new policy on deciding the seat of arbitration in intra-EU investment treaty disputes
The SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC) has introduced a new policy concerning the Board’s decisions on the seat of arbitration in investment cases concerning parties from member states of the European
SCC Spotlight Talk: Beata Gessel-Kalinowska Vel Kalisz
In this SCC Spotlight Talk, we meet with Beata Gessel-Kalinowska Vel Kalisz, the Founding and Senior Partner of GESSEL Attorneys at Law and a member of the SCC Arbitrators' Council. Also known as "
Report on costs of arbitration and apportionment of costs under the SCC Rules
The SCC has released an update of its report on the costs of arbitration and apportionment of costs under the SCC Rules from 2016.The 2024 Report provides fresh data from 221 qualifying arbitral
2025 International Arbitration Survey: ‘The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities in Arbitration’
Calling all arbitration practitioners! Help shape the future of international arbitration by contributing to the 2025 International Arbitration Survey: ‘The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities
Protracted disputes threaten public procurement contracts - SEK 900 billion at stake every year
The total value of public procurement in Sweden is approximately SEK 900 billion per year. When public procurement disputes arise, large sums of money are at stake. A new report from the SCC
The SCC Arbitration Institute leads the way in embracing the age of AI
As the SCC continues to innovate, we are proud to release our Guide to the use of AI in cases administered under the SCC Rules.
We are seeking user feedback to remain the world’s most modern arbitration institute
The SCC Arbitration Institute is committed to improving its services and staying close to the needs of users. To this end, the SCC has sent out a survey to more than 500 recipients in October 2024,
SCC Arbitration Institute and CIETAC Renew Cooperation Agreement
The SCC Arbitration Institute and the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) have renewed their Cooperation Agreement, originally signed in 1984. The renewal took
Stockholm is one of three preferred seats for Polish parties in international arbitration
In the rapidly evolving landscape of international arbitration, the SCC Arbitration Institute and Stockholm is emerging as one of three preferred choices for Polish parties.
Seminar: "Att tvista vid SCC Skiljedomsinstitut" (Swedish)
How does an arbitration process proceed at the SCC Arbitration Institute? Is there any “best practice”? What are the most common pitfalls that lead to dissatisfied parties, dissatisfied arbitrators,