The SCC Arbitration Institute and the Indian Council of Arbitration formalise a new partnership to strengthen international arbitration in relation to trade between India and the EU.

Stockholm / New Delhi. The SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC) and the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) have entered into a formal cooperation agreement, marking a significant step forward in strengthening international arbitration ties between the EU and India. The agreement was signed during a dedicated joint webinar held last week, bringing together representatives from both institutions and underscoring their shared commitment to advancing arbitration on a global scale.

The SCC-ICA Cooperation Agreement reflects the shared conviction of both institutions that the wider use of arbitration, as an independent, impartial and efficient mechanism for the resolution of commercial disputes, serves as a vital enabler of trade and economic transactions between parties in India, Sweden and beyond.

Through this agreement, the two institutions formalise their willingness to co-operate across a range of areas, with the common goal of making arbitration more accessible, effective, and widely adopted by businesses engaged in cross-border trade.

The agreement is expected to facilitate a closer collaboration between the institutes, for example when it comes to exchange of knowledge and expertise, joint capacity-building initiatives, and efforts to promote arbitration as the preferred method of dispute resolution for commercial parties operating between the two countries.

We are delighted to formalise our relationship with the Indian Council of Arbitration through this Cooperation Agreement. India is one of the world’s most dynamic economies, and as commercial ties between the EU and India continue to grow, so does the need for reliable and internationally recognised dispute resolution. This partnership is a natural expression of the SCC’s long-standing commitment to building bridges across jurisdictions, and we very much look forward to working closely with the ICA in the years ahead.

– Caroline Falconer, SCC Secretary General

Supporting trade and economic growth

India and Sweden share a growing economic relationship, underpinned by investment in sectors including technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and sustainability. As commercial ties between the two countries deepen, the need for robust and reliable mechanisms to resolve cross-border disputes has never been greater.

By uniting two of the most respected arbitration institutions in their respective regions, the SCC-ICA Cooperation Agreement aims to provide businesses and legal practitioners with greater confidence in arbitration as a viable, efficient and internationally recognised path to dispute resolution.

The agreement also signals a broader commitment by both institutions to fostering a global arbitration community, one in which shared knowledge, mutual trust and institutional collaboration serve as the foundation for a stronger international dispute resolution landscape.

As India and the Nordic region deepen engagement across innovation-led and future-focused sectors, strong dispute resolution frameworks become increasingly important for sustaining investor confidence and commercial trust. The collaboration between the Indian Council of Arbitration and the SCC Arbitration Institute reflects a common vision of promoting efficient, credible, and globally aligned arbitration practices. Through this partnership, both institutions aim to strengthen institutional capacity, encourage exchange of expertise, and support a more resilient framework for resolving complex cross-border commercial disputes.

– Arun Chawla, ICA Director General