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NALSAR University of Law wins ICC International Mediation Competition

The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) of Hyderabad, has become the first Indian university to win the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition. New York Law School, University of Auckland and University of Trento were Competition runner ups.

Guest blog: Third-party funding in international arbitration in the Middle East

Inji Fathalla, Counsel and member of Shahid Law’s International Business and Dispute Department, and Mohamed El Mahdy, Senior Associate and member of Shahid Law’s International Business and Dispute Department, analyse the state of play of third-party funding in arbitration in the Middle East.

Joint ICC, Google and ITC programme to support small businesses in the ASEAN region

The Digital Export Enablement Programme (DEEP) for ASEAN Small Businesses aims to support 1,000 micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the ASEAN region by equipping them with digital export-relevant skills.

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Guest blog: What’s on the horizon for mediation in 2023?

Oliver Carroll, Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution at international law firm Clifford Chance, looks ahead to what is in store for mediation in 2023.

New ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship in Georgia to support small businesses in the Caucasus region

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has today launched a new Centre of Entrepreneurship in Tbilisi, Georgia, to support the business environment for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the country and across the Central Asia and Caucasus region.

ICC Court celebrates 100 years looking to next century of dispute resolution leadership

To mark 100 years of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC has issued a declaration setting out a vision to lead dispute resolution for the next century.

New World Chambers Federation Council members reflect commitment to diversity

Representing more than 1,400 chambers from around the world, the World Chambers Federation (WCF) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced election results of its General Council, which scores high on regional and gender diversity.

Sustained efforts needed as global piracy incidents hit lowest levels in decades

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) calls for efforts to be sustained worldwide as maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks reached their lowest recorded level in almost three decades.

ICC Dispute Resolution Services in 2022: a year in review

2022 has been another grand year for ICC Dispute Resolution Services (ICC DRS), with a digital transformation and notable achievements in capacity building and training, all leading up to our epic 100-year milestone.