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🎬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!   As SCC Arbitration Week draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all speakers, partners, and the hundreds of participants who joined us throughout the week.   Across seven engaging events, we explored the issues shaping the future of international dispute resolution, from innovative settlement strategies and the advantages of mediation to the transformative impact of the EU AI Act on arbitration proceedings together with Swedish Arbitration Association. We celebrated inspiring career journeys through an SWAN - Swedish Women in Arbitration Network roundtable discussion, examined business resilience in challenging geopolitical circumstances at our flagship event, and delved into dispute resolution strategies in M&A transactions.   The dialogue has been both diverse and insightful, reflecting the breadth and depth of our community. Thank you!   Take a look at some highlights from our flagship event in the video below and join us in continuing the dialogue and collaboration that drive innovation in international dispute resolution. See you soon again! 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! ✨   A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of engaging discussions, inspiring connections, great energy, and incredible moves on the dance floor.    Special appreciation to Joakim Paasikivi for his many insights on how we c𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴, a truly timely and thought-provoking presentation.    As Caroline Falconer said: being a neutral and trusted forum for dispute resolution means understanding the everyday realities of our users. The SCC Arbitration Week is a perfect backdrop to gaining this understanding.   It was a fantastic mix of learning, laughter, dancing, and lively conversations, a perfect reflection of the vibrant arbitration community.   📸 Get a glimpse of yesterday’s event below, and thank you all for making this flagship gathering a highlight of the week.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?⚖️ Yesterday marked day two of SCC Arbitration Week 2025, where Anna Bladh Redzic, Partner at Sandart Advokatbyrå, and Björn Goldman, Partner at MAQS Law Firm, joined us to explore the power of mediation in commercial disputes. Our panellists shared their views on the strategic considerations that can make or break a mediation process: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? After the first submissions once the parties have articulated their positions, they have clarity on the issues at stake but before views become entrenched. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The choice between facilitative, evaluative or hybrid mediation styles should reflect your dispute’s nature, considering structure, participants, and venue. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? ✅ Save time and costs: With a fixed mediator fee of EUR 16,000 and an SCC administrative fee of EUR 4,000, mediation remains an efficient route to dispute resolution. ✅ Preserve relationships: Mediation provides an opportunity to address commercial interests, in addition to legal positions, while maintaining valuable business connections. ✅ Very high success rate: When parties engage fully, mediation consistently delivers successful outcomes. The 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 offer robust confidentiality provisions and flexibility, allowing parties to test settlement options without losing the right to pursue arbitration or court proceedings. If an agreement is reached, it can even be confirmed in an arbitral award and enforced under the New York Convention. Find out how mediation can help resolve your next dispute. 🔗 Read the updated SCC Mediation Rules here: https://lnkd.in/dH-R3BUk

"𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲."   In yesterday's SCC webinar, experts discussed how settlement enables businesses to resolve disputes more efficiently, preserve commercial relationships, and reduce both time and costs compared to arbitration or litigation.   The conversation highlighted the growing role of settlement as a strategic tool for companies seeking pragmatic, future-focused solutions in international commerce.   The panel discussed how this collaborative approach not only accelerates resolution timelines but also preserves commercial relationships and reduces costs, critical advantages in today's fast-paced business environment.   📹 Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dtrrHg5k

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!   SCC Arbitration Week kicks off with the release of our report “𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘊𝘊 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴”, co-authored by Jake Lowther, Raoul J. Sievers, and Joakim Raivio. The report explores when parties reach settlements, analysing settlement patterns between 2021 and 2023 across different SCC Rules, regions, industries, and stages of proceedings, as well as the impact on the duration of cases.   Key findings include: ⦁ More than one in six cases settle at the SCC ⦁ Parties from the UK and Nordic countries lead in settlement rates ⦁ Settlements reduce the duration of proceedings by half ⦁ Insights into optimal timing for negotiations ⦁ Industry-specific trends and the “holiday effect”   👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dRJq-tuj

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!   SCC Arbitration Week kicks off with the release of our report “𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘊𝘊 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴”, co-authored by Jake Lowther, Raoul J. Sievers, and Joakim Raivio. The report explores when parties reach settlements, analysing settlement patterns between 2021 and 2023 across different SCC Rules, regions, industries, and stages of proceedings, as well as the impact on the duration of cases.   Key findings include: ⦁ More than one in six cases settle at the SCC ⦁ Parties from the UK and Nordic countries lead in settlement rates ⦁ Settlements reduce the duration of proceedings by half ⦁ Insights into optimal timing for negotiations ⦁ Industry-specific trends and the “holiday effect”   👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dRJq-tuj

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱?   At the IPBA Madrid Conference panel titled “Future Vision: New Trends in International Arbitration,” SCC representative Nils Ivars joined fellow practitioners to discuss how institutions can adapt to evolving user expectations, technological disruption, and increasing global complexity.   Three key insights from Madrid, and how the SCC is applying them in practice:   𝟭. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Parties increasingly expect swift, flexible, and cost-effective dispute resolution, even when the urgency does not meet the threshold for being successful in an emergency arbitrator proceeding. SCC Express is one way the SCC is responding to market demands: expert legal assessments delivered within three weeks for a fixed fee of €29,000. Outcomes may be advisory, contractually binding or enforceable.   𝟮. 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 At the SCC, approximately half of arbitrator appointments over the past years have been women, with deliberate efforts to ensure gender balance across both lower- and higher-value cases. The right arbitrator is appointed for each individual case, regardless of gender.   𝟯. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲  In relation to ESG, in addition to active participation in the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, we at the SCC are actively engaged both internally and externally in making arbitration greener and more sustainable.

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 – 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 💚   The SCC Arbitration Institute is proud to partner with the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: The Green Pledge (CGA) during SCC Arbitration Week 2025, hosting a dedicated lunch event that brings together the arbitration community to discuss the power of mediation in dispute resolution.   The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations has become a leading force for change across the global arbitration community, championing practical steps to reduce the environmental impact of arbitration proceedings while promoting more sustainable professional practices.   As of September 2024, more than 1,750 signatories have joined the Green Pledge, a commitment to minimising the carbon footprint of arbitration through measures such as reducing travel, embracing digital tools, and making environmentally conscious choices in case management.   👉 Read more and join the Green Pledge: https://lnkd.in/dKv_vmc

⚖️ 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻   In cross-border disputes, time and accessibility often determine how justice is served. When parties face urgent issues, they need clear, efficient, and trusted procedures in a language they understand.   That is why the SCC was delighted to launch the Georgian translation of the SCC Rules during GIAC Arbitration Days 2025 in Tbilisi.   The launch took place alongside a panel discussion on “𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗜𝗔𝗖: 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲,” featuring Jake Lowther, Specialist Counsel at the SCC, together with Ketevan Betaneli, George Svanadze, Ginta Ahrel, David Edilashvili, and Michael Davar.   The conversation focused on a question central to modern arbitration: how to resolve disputes quickly without compromising due process. Drawing on the SCC’s long experience with emergency arbitration, Jake Lowther noted that:   “𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 2010, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘊𝘊 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘷𝘦-𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.”   By making the SCC Rules available in Georgian the SCC reinforces its commitment to accessible and efficient dispute resolution — ensuring that more users can engage confidently with the Rules and the SCC’s digital case management tools.

📊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗞. 𝗛𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻   Dissenting opinions in commercial arbitration are no longer the rarity they once were. As confidentiality norms evolve and awards are increasingly reported, arbitrators are more frequently expressing divergent views.   In our latest 𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸, experienced arbitrator Anne K. Hoffmann shares her reflections on this development. Key insights from the interview:     • Dissenting opinions are not problematic and, in fact, can be valuable for a number of reasons.   • Strategies that could be employed to prevent or manage dissenting opinions.   • How dissenting opinions should be handled with regard to confidentiality of the arbitral tribunal’s deliberations.   Hoffmann’s insights offer practical guidance for tribunals navigating disagreement, highlighting how differing views can enhance both the reasoning and credibility of arbitral awards.   🔗 Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dFZqbM3t