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Spotlight Talk with Leonardo Catovic
As an organisation committed to promoting international arbitration and educating the next generation of practitioners, the SCC occasionally publishes the work of students. The SCC is also a consistent early adopter of new technologies, including AI tools. This SCC Spotlight Talk is an AI-generated summary of Stockholm University International Commercial Arbitration Law graduate Leonardo Catovic’s master’s thesis, titled “Arbitrator Liability: Should arbitrators be immune from liability under ‘abuse of process’ claims?” (May 2024).
Welcome new SCC board members
As we welcome the new year, we are proud to introduce four new members of the SCC Board. This group of experienced professionals will play a key role in supporting the SCC’s case-related decisions under the SCC Rules while strengthening our position as a leader in international dispute resolution. With their extensive expertise and fresh perspectives, we are confident they will make a significant contribution to the SCC’s work in 2025 and beyond.
Pros and cons of third-party funding
The number of the SCC cases funded by third parties has increased – and demand is growing. “We expect continued market growth in the Nordics”, says Thony Lindström Härdin, CEO at Litigium Capital. We
SCC Sustainability commitment
Assessing risks and setting corporate ambitions related to sustainability are central issues for any business today. Companies need to understand the environmental, economic, and social impacts of
Lucy Greenwood started The Green Pledge to push change
“We wanted to make it easy for people who want to make changes”, says Lucy Greenwood who founded the Campaign for Greener Arbitration in 2019. An initiative that is still highly relevant and also
Joint statement: EU provides exemption for arbitration proceedings
SCC, VIAC, FAI, DIS, CAM and Swiss Arbitration Centre comments on the EU’S 7th sanctions package.
Swedish ruling allows remote hearings
In a recent ruling by the Svea Court of Appeal, the Court of Appeal confirmed that the right to an oral hearing under the Swedish Arbitration Act (the “SAA") is technology neutral and allows for
SCC survey shows positive approach to digitalized working methods
According to a new SCC survey, 77% of inhouse-lawyers at Nordic companies considers the choice of dispute resolution method a strategic decision at management level. The survey also indicates that
Intensive training in a 19th century setting
A packed program including lectures and interactive exercises in a lovely historical setting: the first SCC/SAA intensive training course for international arbitrators has been launched.
Caroline Falconer joins as new Deputy Secretary General
As of 9 May, Caroline Falconer has taken on the role as Deputy Secretary General and Head of Operations at the SCC. As a former Legal Counsel at Vattenfall, she brings valuable insights on what the
Settled in at Regeringsgatan 29!
Second day at the new SCC office in Stockholm – Case Administrator Sanna Willebrand and Legal Counsel Christoffer Coello Hedberg feel energized and inspired.
Natalia Petrik new Deputy Secretary General
As of April 1, Natalia Petrik has resumed the role as Deputy Secretary General and Head of Business Relations at SCC.