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.
03 Oct 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 place at the China Arbitration Summit 2024 in Beijing, attended by over 5 million participants, and aims to strengthen international cooperation in arbitration.
10 Sep 2024
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.
25 Jun 2024
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 Swedish commercial arbitration. Spearheaded by Kristoffer Löf, President of the Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA), this book aims to document and share the successful practices that have positioned Sweden as a leading arbitration hub.
31 May 2024
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 recently joined the Institutions Task Force of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, (CGA) to champion sustainability in an arena where it's often overlooked.
15 May 2024
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 dispute resolution clauses in foreign investment agreements.
12 Mar 2024
High trust for the SCC Arbitration Institute in the Nordics
SCC Arbitration Institute is the preferred choice among Nordic companies turning abroad to resolve their business disputes. This is demonstrated by the seventh edition of the Roschier Disputes Index.
28 Feb 2024
SCC strengthens international collaboration for enhanced dispute resolution globally
SCC Arbitration Institute has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC). This partnership signifies another milestone in our commitment to promoting effective methods for resolving disputes and providing our users with an even broader and more innovative set of tools and resources.
22 Dec 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. The SCC will continue providing arbitrators fair and competitive remuneration for their services. The new schedules of costs will apply to all SCC arbitrations commencing 1 January 2024 or thereafter.