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.
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, and frustrated counsel – and how can they be avoided? Find out in this seminar, with participants Evelina T. Wahlström, Head of Quality / Legal Counsel at SCC Arbitration Institute, Magnus Eriksson, lawyer, and Fanny Glass Wihlborg, lawyer. The seminar was held in Swedish at the SCC headquarters in Stockholm in May, 2024.
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 Bhatty, has gained international recognition in the arbitration community. In this interview, they share the impact that the podcast has had on their personal careers, how their Swedish heritage has influenced their work, and what episode of the Arbitration Station they consider to be the most memorable.