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Call for Abstracts
The editorial committee of Stockholm Arbitration Yearbook invites scholars and practitioners to contribute to the 2023 edition of the yearbook. Abstracts are due on 16 December 2022.
SCC Spotlight Talk: Erik Wernberg
There are few industries that generate more disputes than construction. Explore the key features of construction disputes and expert takeaways with our SCC Spotlight Talk guest, Erik Wernberg, partner at Advokatfirman Cederquist.
SCC Spotlight Talk: Thony Lindström Härdin
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 asked him what kind of cases a funder would typically finance and what a party should consider before entering a funding arrangement.
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 their operations, which extends to disputes as part of their wider business activities.
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 very active.
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 remote hearings.
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 the international arbitration community is ready to go more digital.
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 business community is looking for in arbitration services.