Arbitration
ICC announces new editions of Advanced Arbitration Academy
ICC is launching new editions of the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy following six successful regional editions held between 2023 and 2025. Heading to Western Europe for the first time, the new editions will also be held in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
The Academy is a one-year programme for senior and upper mid-level arbitration practitioners who aspire to become arbitrators. The exclusive programme includes practical assignments, group work and eight mandatory, in-person workshops where Academy co-chairs and other prominent arbitration experts will share their knowledge and experiences. The comprehensive curriculum covers the entire arbitration process, from constitution of the arbitral tribunal and its jurisdiction to case management, provisional remedies, evidence, hearings, deliberations, scrutiny and awards.
“The idea behind this flagship ICC arbitration training is to develop competent arbitrators across various regions, contributing to a globally representative pool of professionals. Our aim is to enhance the accessibility and quality of arbitration globally.”
Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training at ICC Dispute Resolution Services
Each of the four Academies is co-chaired by renowned experts, who will guide participants for the entire duration of the programme. They include Chiann Bao, Matthew Secomb, and May Tai in Asia, Christian Albanesi, Sandra González Vila, and Maria Claudia Procopiak in Latin America, Beata Gessel-Kalinowska Vel Kalisz, Galina Zukova, and Luminita Popa in Central and Eastern Europe, and Niuscha Bassiri, Michael Bühler, and Tina Cicchetti in Western Europe.
Participation at each Academy is limited to around 40 candidates per region, selected through a competitive application process.. While priority is given to applicants from the region, other candidates displaying a genuine interest and reasons for joining the programme may be admitted.
Learn more about the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academies:
Advanced Arbitration Academy for Asia
Advanced Arbitration Academy for Eastern Europe
