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A strengthened collaboration between Sweden and Armenia
The Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia (AMCA) and SCC Arbitration Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their collaboration in the field of alternative dispute resolution.
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.
SCC introduces new policy on deciding the seat of arbitration in intra-EU investment treaty disputes
The SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC) has introduced a new policy concerning the Board’s decisions on the seat of arbitration in investment cases concerning parties from member states of the European Union (EU). This policy clarifies how the SCC will in line with the SCC Rules navigate the complexities of EU law and recent rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), to ensure the legal enforceability of awards rendered in intra-EU, or potentially intra-EU investment treaty arbitrations.
SCC Spotlight Talk: Beata Gessel-Kalinowska Vel Kalisz
In this SCC Spotlight Talk, we meet with Beata Gessel-Kalinowska Vel Kalisz, the Founding and Senior Partner of GESSEL Attorneys at Law and a member of the SCC Arbitrators' Council. Also known as "the Vivienne Westwood" of international arbitration, Beata is a powerhouse with a strong focus on M&A disputes. Read on for her insights into this field of dispute resolution.
Report on costs of arbitration and apportionment of costs under the SCC Rules
The SCC has released an update of its report on the costs of arbitration and apportionment of costs under the SCC Rules from 2016.
The 2024 Report provides fresh data from 221 qualifying arbitral awards on the size of disputes, their duration, and costs, as well as how Arbitral Tribunals and Arbitrators have ultimately apportioned the costs of arbitration and costs for legal representation.
For the first time, data on the SCC Rules for Expedited Arbitrations has been included.
2025 International Arbitration Survey: ‘The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities in Arbitration’
Calling all arbitration practitioners! Help shape the future of international arbitration by contributing to the 2025 International Arbitration Survey: ‘The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities in Arbitration’, conducted by Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with White & Case LLP.
Protracted disputes threaten public procurement contracts – SEK 900 billion at stake every year
The total value of public procurement in Sweden is approximately SEK 900 billion per year. When public procurement disputes arise, large sums of money are at stake. A new report from the SCC Arbitration Institute shows that these disputes can be resolved on average almost a year faster through arbitration than in court. Improving time efficiency is crucial to ensure that critical public investments are not delayed.
The SCC Arbitration Institute leads the way in embracing the age of AI
As the SCC continues to innovate, we are proud to release our Guide to the use of AI in cases administered under the SCC Rules.
We are seeking user feedback to remain the world’s most modern arbitration institute
The SCC Arbitration Institute is committed to improving its services and staying close to the needs of users. To this end, the SCC has sent out a survey to more than 500 recipients in October 2024, targeting participants in concluded arbitrations and other dispute resolution methods from 2023.
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.