Arbitration and ADR News

Early-bird cut off imminent for Substantive Applicable Law conference

Paris | 01/10/2013

Are arbitrators free to ascertain the applicable rules of law independently from the parties? Are they bound by the judicial precedents...Read more
ICC and IBA partner to host Dubai mediation conference

Paris | 26/09/2013

The International Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the International Bar Association to host a major conference in Dubai...Read more
Top-notch mediators gather in Paris

Paris | 25/09/2013

On 18-20 September 2013, many of the world’s leading mediators gathered in Paris to attend the annual conference of the International...Read more
ICC hosts conference to mark world-wide launch of new Mediation Rules

Paris | 17/09/2013

Just one month before its new Rules of Mediation come into effect, ICC will host a launch conference to unveil the Rules, offering a...Read more
International Court of Arbitration establishes presence in New York

New York | 10/09/2013

The much anticipated establishment of a presence of the International Court of Arbitration® of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)...Read more
Revised note on personal and arbitral tribunal expenses

Paris | 03/09/2013

Explanatory Note by the President of the Court on per diem allowances to all serving arbitrators and to all newly constituted tribunalsRead more
Kiev Arbitration Days 2013: Think Big!

Kiev | 26/08/2013

The ICC International Court of Arbitration is a partner of the 3rd edition of the Kiev Arbitration Days 2013 (KAD 2013).Read more
Date announced for new ICC Mediation Rules global launch event

Paris | 09/08/2013

On 4 December 2013, ICC will organize a half-day international conference in Paris to mark the worldwide launch of its new ICC Mediation...Read more
Christopher Newmark to chair ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

Paris | 06/08/2013

ICC welcomes Christopher Newmark as the new Chair of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, the body which drafts and revises various...Read more
ICC announces newly named Commission on Arbitration and ADR

Paris | 29/07/2013

The ICC Executive Board has approved a name change for the ICC Commission on Arbitration. The commission’s new name is the ICC Commission on...Read more
ICC’s 9th International Commercial Mediation Competition - application process now open

Paris | 29/07/2013

ICC has opened the online application process for another round of its International Commercial Mediation Competition.Read more
Christian Albanesi becomes Court Managing Counsel

Paris | 22/07/2013

The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Christian Albanesi to the...Read more
ICC Arbitration Workshop for Arbitration Academy

Paris | 01/07/2013

The Arbitration Academy kicks off today in Paris with its three-week Summer Course to students and young practitioners interested in the...Read more
Conference on the practice of the ICC Court organized by ICC France

Paris, ICC Headquarters | 24/06/2013

On 4 July 2013, the International Chamber of Commerce will be hosting at its headquarters a seminar organized by ICC France about “The...Read more
New release from the ICC International Court of Arbitration Bulletin

Paris | 20/06/2013

The latest issue of the ICC International Court of Arbitration Bulletin, Vol. 24 No. 1, contains a statistical report on ICC dispute...Read more
ICC publishes English guide to arbitration cases in UAE

Paris | 10/06/2013

ICC has published the first English language guide to sample cases of United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) arbitration, providing the international...Read more
Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions OnLine

Paris | 05/06/2013

The Conference Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions is coming! Those of you, who cannot join us in Warsaw on 6-7 June, are warmly...Read more
US-German Conference examines ADR alternatives to litigation and arbitration for transatlantic commercial disputes

Frankfurt | 03/06/2013

A down to earth view of ADR in transatlantic deals and disputes was examined at a conference panel chaired by Prof Dr Renate Dendorfer of...Read more
ICC Court inaugurates counsel guild

Paris | 28/05/2013

Former and current leaders and managers including presidents of the Court, as well as counsel of the Secretariat of the ICC International...Read more
The ICC Court partner of a conference in Warsaw on Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions

Paris | 24/05/2013

The conference will give attendees a unique opportunity to hear some examples of ICC awards in M&A arbitrations.Read more
Register now to benefit from 4th Global YAF Conference early-bird fee

Paris | 21/05/2013

The full programme of a unique conference uniting all of ICC’s Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) chapters is now available on the ICC website....Read more
MOU with Arbitration Place boosts ICC Arbitration in North America

Paris | 21/05/2013

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the International Chamber of Commerce and Arbitration Place – an arbitration hearing centre in...Read more
New members join ICC Court

ICC Headquarters, Paris | 17/05/2013

Six new members were appointed to the International Court of Arbitration at the recent meeting of the ICC World Council.Read more
Seize opportunity to join ICC Institute through simplified membership

Paris | 16/05/2013

A restructured membership programme for ICC’s Institute of World Business Law promises to expand the unique network and attract further...Read more
New Guide for enforcement of awards now available online

ICC Headquarters, Paris | 09/05/2013

The new edition of the ICC Guide to National Procedures for Recognition and Enforcement of Awards under the New York Convention can now be...Read more
ICC Dispute Board Rules highlighted at DRBF 13th Annual International Conference

Paris | 03/05/2013

With the support of ICC and organizations like FIDIC, the 13th Annual DRBF International Conference will kick of today in Paris.Read more
New rules attract international arbitration cases

Paris | 29/04/2013

The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) received 759 requests for arbitration and rendered 491...Read more
ICC offers PIDA training in Arabic

Paris | 19/04/2013

The ICC Institute of World Business Law is pleased to announce that for the very first time the annual PIDA Training on International...Read more
ICC updates Guide to Enforcement of Awards

Paris | 18/04/2013

ICC has released a new edition of its Guide to national procedures for recognition and enforcement of awards under the United Nations...Read more
Breakfast talk on ICC ADR and Expertise

Abu Dhabi | 17/04/2013

Today the ICC International Centre for ADR ("Centre") welcomes participants of ICC's 1st annual conference on International Arbitration in...Read more
ICC's experience in using mediation, expertise and dispute boards for construction disputes

Abu Dhabi | 15/04/2013

Today the Society of Construction Law in Abu Dhabi welcomes Hannah Tuempel, Manager of ICC’s International Centre for ADR to give a talk on...Read more
Registration open for Global ICC YAF Conference

Paris | 10/04/2013

Registration has opened for the 4th Global Conference of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) on 27-29...Read more
ICC Mediation presented to the French oil company Total

Paris La Defense | 09/04/2013

TOTAL – Services & Marketing hosted a “Café Juridique” on Mediation.Read more
Tribute to Alain Plantey, former President of International Court of Arbitration

Paris | 18/03/2013

Past and present members of ICC have been paying tribute to Alain Plantey, President of the International Court of Arbitration of the...Read more
ICC Masterclass for Arbitrators debuts in Asia

Paris | 12/03/2013

The first ICC Institute of World Business Law Masterclass for Arbitrators event to be held in Asia has been deemed a resounding success....Read more
Jagiellonian University of Poland wins International Mediation Competition 2013

Paris | 13/02/2013

Jagiellonian University of Poland has won the 8th ICC International Mediation Competition, beating the University of Auckland in the...Read more
8th International Mediation Competition gets underway

Paris | 08/02/2013

A palpable energy and excitement fills the air at ICC headquarters in Paris today as 66 university teams from 31 countries set out to...Read more
Benefits of mediation in business strategy voiced at Mediation Week launch conference

Paris | 07/02/2013

Speaking at the ICC 4th International Commercial Mediation, Michael Leathes, former Head of Intellectual Property at BAT, stated that while...Read more
ICC set to kick off first annual international arbitration MENA region conference

Paris | 05/02/2013

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will hold its first annual conference on International Arbitration in the Middle East and North...Read more
ICC unveils new online training in international arbitration

Paris | 29/01/2013

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has unveiled its new “ICC Arbitration online training”, the first official e-learning course to...Read more
Conference to reveal how smart ADR can raise company value

Paris | 17/01/2013

With less than a month remaining until the annual ICC International Mediation Conference, in-house counsel are advised to secure their...Read more
ICC brings Masterclass for Arbitrators to Hong Kong for the first time

Paris | 08/01/2013

The ICC Institute of World Business Law is to bring its acclaimed Masterclass for Arbitrators to Hong Kong for the first time since its...Read more
ICC publishes new volume of banking dispute resolution cases - DOCDEX

Paris | 13/12/2012

ICC has issued a new volume containing decisions rendered in expert proceedings under the ICC DOCDEX Rules over the last three years. The...Read more
ICC announces qualifying 2013 Mediation Competition teams

Paris | 04/12/2012

Teams from 66 universities have made the grade to compete in ICC’s 8th International Commercial Mediation Competition, set to take place...Read more
ICC calls on governments to facilitate cross-border litigation

Paris | 29/11/2012

ICC has reaffirmed its support for the Hague Choice of Court Convention and urges governments to bring it into force without further delay....Read more
Registration now open for 4th ICC International Mediation Conference

Paris | 15/11/2012

With registration now open and a full programme available from the ICC website, ICC is gearing up for its 4th ICC International Mediation...Read more
Hong Kong conference focuses on mediation in practice

Paris | 13/11/2012

What steps should be taken in the lead up to an international mediation and how can confidentiality and enforceability be ensured? These are...Read more
Last chance to register for ICC Advanced PIDA training in Paris, 3-6 December

Paris | 08/11/2012

Now is the time to register for the few remaining places at the ICC Advanced PIDA Training on international commercial arbitration, in Paris...Read more
Save the date announcement heralds business-oriented ADR conference

Paris | 23/10/2012

Staying in control of commercial disputes using ADR techniques is the main theme of the upcoming 4th ICC International Mediation Conference...Read more
ICC tackles Third Party Funding and international arbitration at Annual Institute World Business Law Meeting

Paris | 12/09/2012

The ICC Institute of World Business Law is set to discuss the challenges of using Third Party Funding to offset rising costs of arbitration...Read more
New ICC Institute Dossier tackles “Players’ Interaction in International Arbitration”

Paris | 11/09/2012

The ICC Institute of World Business Law has published “Players’ Interaction in International Arbitration”, a dossier highlighting how key...Read more
Registration opens for 8th ICC International Mediation Competition

Paris | 23/07/2012

Applications to participate in what promises to be the most lauded mediation event of 2013 are now being accepted, as ICC announced today...Read more
ICC publishes authoritative guide to new Rules of Arbitration

Paris | 19/07/2012

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released "The Secretariat’s Guide to ICC Arbitration", an invaluable companion to the...Read more
Registration opens for 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration training in Paris

Paris | 02/07/2012

Registration has opened for a two-day training session on the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration, hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce...Read more
Appointment of new ICC International Court of Arbitration Secretary General

Paris | 16/05/2012

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is appointing Andrea Carlevaris as Secretary General of the ICC International Court of...Read more
Last chance to register for Masterclass for arbitrators

Paris | 11/05/2012

Gain an overview of the fundamentals and best practices related to serving as an arbitrator at the 2012 ICC Institute Masterclass for...Read more
ICC takes home three awards for arbitration accomplishments

Paris | 12/03/2012

ICC came away with no fewer than three accolades from the 2nd Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Awards, presented at an official charity...Read more
Benefits of ICC training on new Rules of Arbitration explained

Paris | 21/02/2012

In a recorded interview, made available today, Jason Fry, Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration tells legal and...Read more
South Texas College of Law wins ICC Mediation Competition

Paris | 09/02/2012

After five days of intense competition South Texas College of Law (USA), has emerged victorious in the battle to win the 7th ICC...Read more
ICC announces Mediation Competition semi-finalists

Paris | 07/02/2012

ICC’s International Mediation Competition is hotting up as the Organizing Committee announces the teams who have made it through to the...Read more
ICC to open office of the Court in New York

New York | 02/02/2012

The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced it is to open an office of the ICC...Read more
International Court of Arbitration Secretary General to step down

Paris | 30/01/2012

ICC announced today that Jason Fry is stepping down as Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration to return to private...Read more
Last chance to register for 3rd International Mediation Conference

Paris | 24/01/2012

With final preparations underway for ICC’s Mediation Week, which kicks off on 2 February in Paris, interested participants have just a few...Read more
Registration opens for 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration trainings

Paris | 11/01/2012

As requests start to come in for dispute resolution under its new Rules of Arbitration, ICC is set to host training sessions in February and...Read more
2011 figures show steady growth in ICC Arbitration

Paris | 06/01/2012

The ICC International Court of Arbitration registered 795 arbitration cases in 2011 under ICC Rules of Arbitration, surpassing the previous...Read more
International Mediation Conference 'early bird' rate ends 6 January

Paris | 05/01/2012

Commercial dispute resolution professionals interested in attending ICC’s 3rd Annual International Mediation Conference have just one more...Read more
2012 sees new ICC Rules of Arbitration enter into force

Paris | 04/01/2012

The ICC International Court of Arbitration has welcomed in the New Year with the entry into force of its revised Rules of Arbitration.Read more
Special honour for ‘outstanding’ ICC lawyer

Paris | 18/11/2011

The judging panel of the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Award 2011 has awarded ICC’s very own...Read more
ICC International Court of Arbitration announces Deputy Secretary General

Paris | 31/10/2011

Jose Ricardo Feris will succeed Simon Greenberg as Deputy Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, in January 2012,...Read more
New ICC Rules of Arbitration a hot topic at Miami conferences next month

Paris | 13/10/2011

The Latin American launch event for the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration, together with the International Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual...Read more
Upholding merits of arbitration focus of ICC Institute annual gathering

Paris | 30/09/2011

Ways to ensure that arbitration remains an attractive and pragmatic alternative to state justice will be the focus of discussions at the...Read more
ICC gives PIDA training on international commercial arbitration

Paris | 15/09/2011

The International Chamber of Commerce’s Institute of World Business Law is offering a PIDA training on international commercial arbitration...Read more
ICC launches new rules of arbitration

Paris | 12/09/2011

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched a much-anticipated revised version of its Rules of arbitration with the aim of...Read more
7th ICC International Mediation Competition opens to business and law students worldwide

Paris | 09/07/2011

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has opened its challenge for university students and dispute resolution professionals worldwide...Read more
Deadline for ICC World Business Law Prize submissions approaches

Paris | 30/05/2011

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is encouraging academic and practicing lawyers to submit dissertations and essays for the ICC...Read more
ICC set to host dispute resolution conference on the oil and gas industry

Paris | 18/05/2011

Registration has opened for the Dispute Resolution in the International Oil and Gas Business Conference, co-organized by the International...Read more
ICC arbitration events in Sao Paulo kick off week of 13 June

Paris | 12/05/2011

Experts in commercial dispute resolution from Brazil and beyond will converge on Sao Paulo for the week of 13 June for ICC’s advanced...Read more
Registration opens for the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum conference

Paris | 10/05/2011

Young lawyers and in-house counsel from across the globe are signing up for the 3rd Global Conference of the International Chamber of...Read more
ICC conference spotlights Cyprus promise as arbitration seat

Paris | 06/04/2011

A notable ICC conference recognizing the potential of Cyprus as an attractive hub for international arbitration gave participants a glimpse...Read more
Fordham University School of Law wins mediation competition

Paris | 10/02/2011

Fordham University School of Law won first prize in the 6th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition hosted by the International...Read more
ICC releases new set of procedural orders from arbitrations

Paris | 10/02/2011

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published a second collection of procedural orders issued in ICC arbitrations. This latest...Read more
Record number of students set to test mediation skills

Paris | 01/02/2011

The highly anticipated ICC Mediation Competition kicks off this week in Paris drawing a record number of participating universities.Read more
Top arbitrators to tutor ICC Masterclass participants

Paris | 28/01/2011

Featuring leading arbitrators and scholars, and a mock arbitral tribunal, the ICC Institute of World Business Law’s third annual Masterclass...Read more
Early birds save on Mediation Conference registration

Paris | 11/01/2011

With just one month to go until ICC’s 2nd International Mediation Conference, ICC has extended its early bird offer, giving participants the...Read more
ICC conference examines effect of Sharia law in arbitration

Paris | 19/11/2007

As the use of arbitration grows, the situations in which it is applied and the challenges facing it become ever more numerous and varied. An...Read more
ICC conference spotlights arbitration in Latin America

Paris | 19/10/2007

Participants from all over Latin America and beyond will gather in Miami next month to discuss elements of international arbitration that...Read more
ICC Commission on Arbitration meets in Singapore

Singapore | 16/10/2007

ICC’s Commission on Arbitration, the rule-making and research body for ICC Dispute Resolution Services, met Sunday in Singapore, marking an...Read more
Arbitration from the client’s perspective

Paris | 15/10/2007

When negotiating dispute resolution provisions in an international contract, it is important for a company to be aware of the choices and...Read more
Vietnamese delegation is briefed on workings of ICC Arbitration

Paris | 01/10/2007

A delegation of 12 Vietnamese judges and arbitrators visited ICC headquarters in Paris last month to meet with representatives of the ICC...Read more
Arbitration seminar heads to Iran

Paris | 28/08/2007

ICC arbitration services are becoming increasingly popular with Iranian companies and entities as a means to resolving commercial disputes...Read more
Institute reviews entries for inaugural law prize

Paris | 13/08/2007

The ICC Institute of World Business Law is reviewing entries for its inaugural Institute Prize in academic research in international...Read more
Day two of congress looks at arbitration, immigration, microcredit

Istanbul | 05/07/2007

Day two of the 5th World Chambers Congress gave delegates a chance to hear from 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, ICC...Read more
International arbitration conference on the Arab world

Paris | 15/05/2007

Growth in the economies of the Arab world has been accompanied by the need for a greater understanding of arbitration. Traditionally,...Read more
ICC construction contracts conference to focus on issues in the Gulf

Paris | 26/03/2007

Dubai, the site of the world’s largest construction boom, will be the setting for the eighth ICC/FIDIC conference on construction contracts....Read more
International mediation competition winners announced

Paris | 02/03/2007

The top prize in ICC’s second International Commercial Mediation Competition went to Sebastian Astrada and Whitney Robinson from the...Read more
UNIDROIT principles can help clinch that contract

Paris | 19/07/2002

Trading partners wrestling with conflicting national laws as they negotiate contracts increasingly turn to an international standard as...Read more