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UNCITRAL-secretary on reforming Investor State Dispute Settlement
After high publicity cases where companies have been awarded billions of dollars in damages from developing countries, Investor State Dispute Settlements, ISDS, in recent years has met critique. But what would happen if there was no ISDS? Who better to answer that question but Anna Joubin-Bret, Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, UNCITRAL, and Director of the International Trade Law Division in the Office of Legal Affairs of the UN Secretariat.
Romanian Court clarifies who can administer institutional arbitration in Romania
In a landmark decision, Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice confirmed that non-governmental organizations of public interest in Romania may administer institutional arbitration only if authorized by law, resolving legal uncertainty. In this news article, Cosmin Vasile, a member of the SCC Arbitrators’ Council and partner at Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners in Romania, analyses the decision and provides some key takeaways.
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,
SCC Spotlight Talk: Brian Kotick & Joel Dahlquist
Podcast hosts Brian and Joel met in the early years of their career when they were both at the SCC. In the decade that has passed since, their podcast the Arbitration Station, co-hosted by Saadia
SCC Spotlight Talk: Kristoffer Löf
As outgoing President of the Swedish Arbitration Association, Kristoffer Löf was instrumental in the latest publication on Swedish arbitration, "Högkvalitativa skiljeförfaranden i Sverige". This week
Book Launch: Elevating Arbitration Practices in Sweden
A landmark publication in Swedish, "Högkvalitativa skiljeförfaranden i Sverige" (in English: High-Quality Arbitration in Sweden), has been released, marking a significant milestone for
Spotlight Talk: Gisela Knuts
How do cultural differences shape the conduct of arbitrators in international arbitration? Gisela Knuts, an independent arbitrator with extensive experience in international dispute resolution,
A call for Greener Arbitrations
In the fast-paced world of arbitration, where disputes are resolved and decisions are made, there's a growing call for a greener approach. Madeleine Thörn, Deputy Secretary General at the SCC, has
SCC’s next sensation now launched
Just over a year ago, SCC released the AI-developed unisex perfume SCCENT which quickly became a talking point all around the world. Now, we are presenting a sequel
The government's new strategy for Sweden's foreign trade: SCC is a central player
The Swedish government has decided on a new strategy for Sweden's foreign trade to support Swedish companies in the global market. The strategy encourages companies and investors to include SCC's
New SCC Practice Note on Security for Costs
In 2017, the SCC added user-friendly provisions to the SCC Rules, including on security for costs. After the SCC Rules were revised in January 2023, SCC Legal Counsel Jake Lowther and former Intern