Podcast
Settlements in cases administered under the SCC Rules
In this episode, we examines how and when parties settle disputes in arbitrations under the SCC Rules. Drawing on case data, it highlights the frequency and timing of settlements, the use of consent awards under Article 45, and the procedural flexibility that enables parties to formalise agreements within the SCC framework. The findings illustrate how the SCC’s approach supports efficient, enforceable, and amicable resolution of disputes across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.
Listen on Spotify Ad hoc vs. Institutional Arbitration in Construction Disputes
This episode examines and compares disputed values, costs, length and the number of arbitrators in construction disputes resolved in Sweden in 2017 – 2022. The episode is based on a report with data collected from 60 construction arbitrations: 35 ad hoc proceedings and 25 proceedings under the SCC Rules. The report confirms that in Sweden, settling construction disputes by ad hoc arbitration is generally moreexpensive and takes generally longer time than if administered by the SCC.
Listen on Spotify Arbitrating for Peace: Stockholm, SCC Arbitration Institute, and ISDS
The SCC has a longstanding role as a forum for Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS). Its new report, co-authored by Jake Lowther, Raoul J. Sievers, and Caroline Falconer, “Arbitrating for Peace: Stockholm, SCC Arbitration Institute, and ISDS” provides invaluable insights into the current state of play in international investment trends and dispute resolution. It also underscores the SCC’s continuing role in facilitating ISDS.
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