Rules and Procedures

The ICC Arbitration Rules are used all around the world to resolve disputes, administered by the ICC International Court of Arbitration®, the world’s premier arbitral institution. The Rules assure parties of a neutral framework for the resolution of cross-border disputes.

Unlike other institutions, the entire arbitral process is monitored from the initial request for arbitration to scrutiny of the draft final award. If it is necessary to enforce an ICC Award, assistance is also provided to parties in complying with the required formalities.

What changes in the revised ICC Arbitration Rules (2026)?

7 May 2026
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Unveiling the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules, part 1: arbitrator disclosure 

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules (Rules) enter into force on 1 June 2026, reflecting the continuing commitment of the ICC International Court of Arbitration to safeguarding the legitimacy, transparency and efficiency of the arbitral process. Among the most significant updates are targeted clarifications and enhancements relating to the disclosure obligations of arbitrators. These changes build on long-standing practice and respond to the evolving expectations of parties and arbitrators.

15 May 2026
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Unveiling the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules, part 2: Moving beyond mandatory Terms of Reference

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules (Rules) enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this second article of our six-part series, we explore one of the most significant procedural changes in the 2026 Rules: the removal of mandatory Terms of Reference in standard ICC Arbitration proceedings. The change reflects the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s continued focus on procedural efficiency, flexibility and party‑driven case management.

19 May 2026
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Unveiling the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules, part 3: Expedited Procedure Provisions and Emergency Arbitration

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules (Rules) enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this latest article of our six-part series, we showcase amendments to the Expedited Procedure Provisions (EPP) as well as the newly introduced Emergency Arbitration Provisions (EA). These developments reflect the pragmatic response of the ICC International Court of Arbitration to evolving arbitral practice and the expectations of parties, while reaffirming our commitment to balancing procedural efficiency and fairness.

21 May 2026
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Unveiling the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules, part 4: Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions 

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules enter into force on 1 June 2026. Among the most notable procedural innovations is the introduction of a new set of opt‑in provisions designed for parties seeking a final award within three months: the Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions. 

27 May 2026
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Unveiling the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules, part 5: Early determination 

The revised ICC Arbitration Rules enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this fifth article of our six-part series, we explore the introduction of provisions on early determination – a procedural tool designed to help arbitral tribunals dispose, at an early stage, of claims or defences that are manifestly without merit or manifestly outside their jurisdiction. By incorporating this mechanism directly into the ICC Arbitration Rules, ICC reinforces its commitment to assist parties with resolving disputes in a time and cost-effective manner.  

29 May 2026
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Unveiling the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules, part 6: Written communications, time limits for awards and confidentiality

The updated ICC Arbitration Rules enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this final article of our six-part series, we explore the clarifications related to written communications, the fixing of time limits for awards and confidentiality. These amendments provide greater clarity of practice to parties, enhance transparency and promote efficiency while preserving the flexibility that characterises ICC Arbitration.