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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.
SCC Spotlight Talk: Patricia Shaughnessy
The largest and most prestigious student competition in arbitration, the Vis Moot, is approaching. But how can we better support the teams facing challenges with access to resources and financial aid
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SCC Spotlight Talk: Gert Nilsson Eldrimner
The SCC offers mediation services to Swedish and international companies who wish to resolve their disputes outside court. Mediation is a flexible and cost-effective form of dispute resolution where
SCC Practice Note: Mediation Proceedings 2017–2022
SCC intern Yi Ting Sam has written a practice note regarding mediation at the SCC. The practice note discusses developments in this area from 2017 to 2022, and analyses the revisions made to the SCC
SCC Arbitration Institute in 2023: Celebrating milestones and shaping the future
There are so many moments and successes to cherish from this year. But sadly, also dark hours will come to mind as we look back on 2023.
Higher fees for arbitrators from 1 January 2024
The SCC is increasing the fees for arbitrators handling cases under the SCC Arbitration Rules and the SCC Expedited Arbitration Rules. The decision is a response to the need to adjust for inflation.
Here are the new SCC board members
As the new year awaits around the corner we are proud to introduce the new SCC board members. This diverse group of experienced professionals will support the SCC in its case related decisions under
Calling all arbitration practitioners
To the arbitration community of Sweden and beyond, please join us and support the next generation of legal practitioners at the 2024 Vis Moot in Vienna 23-28 March.
SCC Spotlight Talk: Lina Bergkvist
The SCC was among the first arbitration institutions in the world to provide for summary procedure in its arbitration rules. Summary proceedings can be an efficient way to resolve a dispute or
New SCC Practice Note: Summary Procedure Decisions
In 2017, the SCC Arbitration Institute took a leap forward by introducing the summary procedure into its arbitration rules. In a new Practice Note, SCC Intern Yi Ting Sam and Legal Counsel Jake