The SCC Platform continues to evolve. We are pleased to announce the introduction of ExhibitManager support, a new feature that brings dedicated exhibit handling directly into the submission workflow, offering greater structure, clarity, and efficiency to the way parties manage their documentary evidence.

Arbitration proceedings regularly involve substantial volumes of documentary evidence. Managing exhibits, ensuring they are logically organised and filed alongside the relevant submissions, has traditionally been a time-consuming task. With the introduction of ExhibitManager, the SCC Platform now offers a seamless approach to exhibit management, directly within the submission process.

How does ExhibitManager in the SCC Platform work?

ExhibitManager is a specialist tool for organising and managing exhibits in arbitration proceedings. Many parties already use ExhibitManager to structure their documentary evidence, and the SCC Platform now accommodates this directly. Users can upload eBriefs or individual exhibits from ExhibitManager and, upon doing so, the platform automatically places each exhibit in the folder corresponding to its exhibit type as categorised within ExhibitManager. This preserves the structure and categorisation that users have already established, without any need to reorganise materials after upload.

Step-by-step guide

The feature is designed to be intuitive. From the moment a user initiates a new submission, the platform guides them through each step in a logical sequence, ensuring that all materials are filed correctly and completely. The process unfolds as follows:

1. Initiate a new submission by selecting the relevant case and opening the submission workflow from within the SCC Platform.
2. Select the destination folder to determine where the submission will be stored within the case file.
3. Upload the primary submission file, such as a memorial, brief, or other procedural document.
4. Indicate whether exhibits accompany the filing. If exhibits are included, the platform directs the user to a dedicated exhibit folder for the case.
5. Upload the eBrief or individual exhibits previously downloaded from ExhibitManager. The platform automatically places each exhibit in the folder corresponding to its exhibit type, preserving the categorisation established in ExhibitManager.

Organised by design

Because the folder structure on the SCC Platform mirrors the exhibit type categories from ExhibitManager, there is no need to reorganise materials after upload. Exhibits are stored in a dedicated, logically structured folder hierarchy within the case file, keeping them clearly separated from other submission materials whilst remaining directly accessible alongside the related filing. This makes it straightforward for all parties and the Tribunal to locate and reference exhibits at any point during the proceedings.

The feature supports the exhibit naming conventions applied within ExhibitManager, ensuring that consistent, recognisable identifiers carry through to the SCC Platform. This brings greater predictability to the record and aligns with the professional standards that practitioners expect in arbitration proceedings administered by the SCC.

For questions about the SCC Platform or the ExhibitManager feature, please contact the SCC Secretariat at arbitration@sccarbitrationinstitute.com

Please note that ExhibitManager is only available for casesites created after 22 April 2025.