SCC Arbitration Institute

SCC 2024 Webinar Highlights: Insights That Shape Arbitration This year, the SCC Arbitration Institute hosted a series of webinars diving into some of the most pressing topics in arbitration: - Resolving disputes with public entities - Public procurement arbitration - Costs of arbitration and transparency - Regional trends in Northern Europe Each session brought together leading experts to share practical knowledge and fresh perspectives, reaffirming SCC’s role as a global leader in dispute resolution. Missed a session? Swipe through the carousel for highlights, and visit our YouTube channel to watch the recordings: https://lnkd.in/djE9ig8E

🌟 Thank you to Sveriges Bolagsjurister(Swedish Company Lawyers Association) for a fantastic year of collaboration! We are grateful for the many ways we have worked together throughout the year. One highlight was our seminar in November, where we explored the art of drafting good dispute resolution clauses. 👉 Clarity is key in dispute resolution clauses – as for all contract clauses. Even small ambiguities can lead to big uncertainties. An example: "Should the parties fail to come to an agreement, all disputes and controversies except for those under jurisdiction of ordinary courts are subject to arbitration. Location of arbitration – Stockholm, Sweden." This type of language can leave parties and arbitrators uncertain, making the dispute resolution process less efficient. ✔️ Conclusion: use the dispute resolution clauses on our website. We thank the members from Sveriges Bolagsjurister(Swedish Company Lawyers Association) for taking such an active part of this important conversation. Looking forward to our future collaboration in 2025!

This year, the SCC Arbitration Institute has been busy, releasing a series of reports exploring important trends in arbitration. From cost allocation under the SCC Rules to developments in mediation, to how Arbitral Tribunals have decided applications for security for costs or summary procedures, these reports provide valuable guidance for practitioners and users alike. Discover actionable insights and trends shaping the future of arbitration – read the full article and access the reports: https://lnkd.in/dmzw8rkU

Cheers from the SCC! 🙏 As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible people who make the SCC Arbitration Institute what it is. To the members of the SCC Board and the SCC Arbitrators' Council: your expertise and dedication drive our mission forward every day. And to our team here at SCC Secretariat: your hard work behind the scenes ensures that everything runs smoothly, from daily operations to strategic initiatives. Together, we’ve had an extraordinary year and laid the foundation for even greater achievements in 2025. Thank you for your energy, your collaboration, and your passion for arbitration at the SCC. ✨ Here’s to continued success!

✨ Meet our Secretary General, Caroline Falconer! ✨ What do you do for work? - Everything and nothing! As the Secretary General of the SCC, I truly have the best job in the world—I promise! I have the privilege of leading a top-notch team to deliver world-class dispute resolution services. My role is incredibly dynamic, from shaping the future of dispute resolution and tackling complex issues in ongoing arbitrations to engaging with both domestic and international business and arbitration communities. Only by fully understanding businesses’ needs can the SCC stay modern, innovative, and cost-efficient—and help businesses thrive. And thriving businesses are what we’re all about. Christmas is in a few days: What do you wish for Christmas? - My list is long, but near the top is seeing more than 216 cases initiated at the SCC this year. That would break our all-time record from 2009—and it’s (almost) within reach! What's something you didn't know about the SCC before you started working with us? - Before joining the SCC, I didn’t realize just how global its reach is. In Sweden, we know it as a trusted forum for Nordic as well as East-West disputes. But after joining, I was amazed to see the complete picture—cases involving parties from all corners of the world, even large-scale domestic disputes from countries far beyond Sweden. The SCC has a truly amazing position in the world. If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? - Travel is part of my work, and I often imagine during my trips how different the world would be if we could teleport to where we need to go. Skipping flights and trains would be a dream (especially since I’ve learned the hard way that sleeping on trains is not my strong suit). I’m not sure teleportation counts as a skill, but—beam me up, Scotty!

✨ Welcome New SCC Board Members ✨ We are pleased to welcome Samantha Rowe, Christina Waering, Shirin Saif, and Sandra Kaznova to the SCC Board. With their extensive experience and expertise, they will play a key role at the SCC. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Eva Kalnina, Johan Sidklev, Jonas Bengtsson, and William McKechnie for their invaluable contributions at the SCC Board. Learn more about our new board members here: https://lnkd.in/d9N4T66r

In our latest SCC Spotlight Talk, we sit down with Amund Bjøranger Tørum, one of Norway's foremost arbitration experts. Amund delves into the unique aspects of Norwegian arbitration, highlights its distinctiveness from other Nordic countries, and offers insights on when to opt for institutional arbitration. He also shares invaluable advice for lawyers crafting effective dispute resolution clauses. Don't miss out on his perspectives on the evolving arbitration landscape in Norway. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d8kQhUiM  

Across the Baltic Sea, how is arbitration practiced in Poland? Markiyan Malskyy, a member of the SCC Arbitrators' Council, shares insights on the SCC's role in promoting efficient and reliable arbitration globally. He highlights the increasing arbitration cases in Poland due to its economic growth and the preference for Stockholm as a neutral and specialized seat for arbitration. Stability and the expertise of legal professionals are key factors making Stockholm a top choice for resolving disputes.

We are pleased to share that SCC Board member Knud Jacob Knudsen represented the SCC at the recent Croatian Arbitration Days. Knud discussed the topic of "International Arbitration and Artificial Intelligence - Procedural Aspects", with reference to the SCC's recently issued Guide to the use of AI in cases administered under SCC rules. Read the guide here: https://lnkd.in/ea7st8Dx Thank you to the organizers for the excellent event! Image courtesy of the Permanent Arbitration Court’s Secretariat at the Croatian Chamber of Economy.

Last week saw the conclusion of a modernized version of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The SCC Arbitration Institute is one of the arbitration institutions entrusted with the resolution of disputes under the ECT. SCC Board member Barton Legum took part in an important discussion organized by the International Energy Charter Secretariat on Energy Transition Disputes under the Modernized Energy Charter Treaty on behalf of the SCC. According to Bart, while all participants in the panel hailed the reforms implemented by the modernized treaty, each noted the important role for participants and institutions in ECT arbitrations to make sure that the policy goals behind the new treaty are realized.