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Our rigorous approach, efficient processes and practical rules that cover every contractual issue have made us the leading arbitral institution. With teams across the globe, we stand ready to help you at any stage of your dispute.

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ICC Arbitration assures the best quality of service. That’s because it is delivered by a trusted institution and a process that is recognised and respected as the benchmark for international dispute resolution. From straightforward sales contracts to intellectual property matters, joint ventures, share purchase arrangements or state-financed construction projects—whatever the case—we can assist in resolving disputes of all sizes.

While maintaining strict neutrality, our Secretariat and other regional offices are available via telephone or email to answer questions. Although we are happy to provide information, all Secretariats’ work is strictly confidential. Neither we nor any part of ICC will disclose information concerning a case except to those involved.Anyone can benefit from ICC Arbitration’s flexibility and effectiveness. The only requirement is that parties to a contract, treaty or separate arbitration agreement need to consent to use ICC Arbitration. This is handled through a contract or treaty before a dispute arises. However, it may happen after a dispute has taken place as well.

Unrivalled in experience and expertise, we are a leading international arbitration institution. We administer ICC arbitrations, overcome obstacles in proceedings and strive to ensure ICC awards are enforceable.

Like all ICC dispute resolution services, we base our arbitration solutions on rules that follow international best practice. We update these rules regularly and translate them into many languages to stay current with today’s business needs. We have made these rules short, adaptable and simple for use in virtually any type of procedure.

2021 Arbitration Rules

The below ICC Rules of Arbitration entered into force on 1 January 2021. They define and regulate the management of cases received by the International Court of Arbitration® from 1 January 2021 on.

Expedited Procedure Provisions

The ICC Rules of Arbitration, in force as of 1 March 2017, offer an expedited procedure providing for a streamlined arbitration with reduced scales of fees.

Arbitration Clause

If ICC Arbitration is chosen as the preferred dispute resolution method, it should be decided when negotiating contracts, treaties or separate arbitration agreements. However, if both parties consent, this can be included after a dispute has arisen as well.

Procedure

ICC Arbitration is managed under the ICC Rules of Arbitration that are effective as of the start of the arbitration.

File your Request via ICC Case Connect

As of October 2022, parties are encouraged to file the requests for arbitration electronically using our digital case management platform ICC Case Connect – Secure online case management made easy.

Practice notes, forms and checklists

The Secretariat of the ICC Court issues documents for the information of parties and arbitrators, as well as to aid the conduct of the proceedings.

Emergency arbitrator

The 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration, more commonly known as ‘the Rules,” offer a procedure for parties to seek urgent temporary relief.

Costs and payments

There are three aspects to the payment of the ICC costs deposit, or “advance on costs” as it is called under the Rules of Arbitration.

ICC Arbitral Tribunals

Increasing the information available to parties, the business community at large and academia is key in ensuring that arbitration remains a trusted tool to facilitate trade. This directory provides key information on ICC arbitration cases without compromising expectations of confidentiality.

ICC Case Information

Increasing the information available to parties, the business community at large and academia is key in ensuring that arbitration remains a trusted tool to facilitate trade. This directory provides key information on ICC arbitration cases without compromising expectations of confidentiality.

Publication of ICC arbitral awards with Jus Mundi

Our arbitral awards are available, free of charge, to the global legal community thanks to ICC’s unique partnership with the international law and arbitration search engine, Jus Mundi.

National Committee Nomination Commissions

The chart below is prepared pursuant to the Note to National Committees and Groups of ICC on the Proposal of Arbitrators. It explains the role of National Committees and Groups of ICC in the appointment process pursuant to the ICC Rules of Arbitration (“ICC Rules”).