27 Apr 2026
SCC Arbitration Rules to be featured in the 36th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
The SCC Arbitration Institute is proud to announce that the SCC Arbitration Rules have been selected as the procedural framework for the 36th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot ("Vis Moot"), to be held in 2029. This marks a significant return to one of the world's most celebrated stages for the next generation of arbitration practitioners.
05 Feb 2026
SCC Arbitration Institute partners with Legora to enhance efficient dispute resolution services
SCC Arbitration Institute has partnered with Legora to further modernise its workflows. By adopting Legora, SCC enhances the efficiency, consistency, and quality of its day-to-day operations while maintaining the high professional standards expected by parties and practitioners globally.
03 Dec 2025
Welcome to the SCC Board
The SCC Arbitration Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Crina Baltag as Vice Chairperson and Alicja Zielińska-Eisen as a new member of the SCC Board, as per 1 January 2026. These appointments further strengthen the Board's expertise and reinforce the SCC’s role in international dispute resolution.
06 Nov 2025
SCC contributes to newly released book on Nordic arbitration
The inaugural Nordic Commercial Arbitration Forum convened in Stockholm on 11 March 2025 and now continues through the newly released book: Nordic Commercial Arbitration Forum 2025 – Nordic Arbitration: A Strategic Choice for Business. Drawing on contributions from more than two dozen practitioners, academics and institutional leaders, the book distils why the Nordics present a compelling, business-friendly seat for international disputes and how the region's institutions innovate to meet user needs.
15 May 2025
Post M&A disputes take centre stage: A 2024 snapshot of the SCC’s caseload
Post M&A disputes have always played a central role in the SCC’s caseload, and they have risen in 2024 to become the single most frequent type of new arbitration at the SCC.
20 Mar 2025
SCC’s consultation responses to BKK’s proposed new standard agreements in the Swedish construction industry
The SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC) has submitted its consultation responses to the Swedish Construction Contracts Committee (Sw. Byggandets Kontraktskommitté (BKK)) regarding its proposals to update and improve the standard agreements used in the Swedish construction industry. The BKK has proposed two new standard agreements, AB 25 and ABPU 25. These proposals are intended to address current challenges and incorporate best practices to ensure that the agreements remain relevant and effective. The proposals include updates to various sections, including dispute resolution, to better align with modern construction practices and legal standards.
06 Mar 2025
Relieve the Swedish courts – move commercial disputes to arbitration
As processing times in Swedish courts continue to rise, SCC Secretary General Caroline Falconer shares in the Swedish newspaper Advokaten why SCC arbitration offers a timely and effective alternative for resolving commercial disputes. In her guest column, Falconer highlights how arbitration at the SCC can ease the burden on the courts while providing businesses with a flexible, cost-efficient, and confidential process – often delivering quicker outcomes than traditional litigation. Read the key takeaways from her column and discover how parties can transfer ongoing disputes to SCC arbitration.
04 Feb 2025
ArbTech reports on SCC’s Online Request for Arbitration Form
ArbTech, a community dedicated to exploring the intersection of law and technology, has recently published an article spotlighting the SCC Arbitration Institute's digital transformation journey. The article provides a deep dive into the launch of the SCC's online Request for Arbitration form in April 2024. The launch marked a significant milestone in SCC's ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and security of its arbitration services.
23 Jan 2025
Jus Mundi and the SCC Arbitration Institute Join Forces to Enhance Global Access to Arbitration Resources
Jus Mundi and the SCC Arbitration Institute are thrilled to announce a new partnership to democratise access to essential arbitration materials. Through this collaboration, a curated selection of pseudonymised SCC awards and arbitration-related documents will be made accessible via Jus Mundi’s advanced AI-powered platform to foster wider access and knowledge-sharing in the arbitration community.
01 Dec 2024
Caroline Falconer’s contribution to ICCA Handbook Highlights Swedish Arbitration Practice
Caroline Falconer, SCC Secretary General, has published a chapter on Sweden in the ICCA International Handbook on Commercial Arbitration, providing an overview of Swedish arbitral law and practices. Reflecting recent updates and trends, Falconer’s report offers valuable insights for practitioners navigating arbitration within Sweden’s legal framework.
14 Nov 2024
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.
12 Nov 2024
The Swedish way of resolving conflicts: Aiming for a win-win situation
Negotiation is an important part of life, not only for arbitrators and company lawyers, but for anyone involved in settling issues such as when it is time to go to bed and whose turn it is to do the dishes. These were the opening remarks by Stefan Löfven, former Prime Minister of Sweden and Senior Industrial Advisor at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs, which he touched upon in his keynote speech at SCC Arbitration Week.