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The new ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 (“2026 Rules”) will enter into force on 1 June 2026. Five years after the last revision of the ICC Arbitration Rules 2021 (“2021 Rules”), the ICC has introduced a targeted set of amendments designed to enhance efficiency and usability. Rather than overhauling the framework of ICC arbitration, the 2026 Rules refine it in light of practical experience gathered under the 2021 Rules, in particular with regard to digitalization, procedural…
Our Global Disputes Forecast 2026 survey of 600 senior legal and risk professionals across six major economies revealed…
In the evolving landscape of international arbitration, concerns continue to mount over arbitrators’ ability to effectively manage party…
The American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has announced the launch of an AI-native arbitrator for low-value construction disputes.[1] Starting November 2025, parties will be able to opt into a procedure where their case is supported – though not decided – by artificial intelligence. This bold experiment deserves attention. Below, we explore how the AI arbitrator works, its potential benefits and risks, and what this means for the future of dispute resolution. How…
What are the latest arbitration statistics? We have analyzed the statistics of the key institutions for 2024 and…
The substantive provisions of the Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) entered into force on 1 August 2025 via The…
This third amendment to the chronology of the jurisdictional battle between Russia and the European Union[1] deals with an amicus curiae brief of 14 March 2025, submitted by the Russian Arbitration Association (RAA) to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ)[2] in relation to the request for a preliminary ruling by the Svea Court of Appeal in the proceedings Reibel vs. Stankoimport.[3] For observers of the jurisdictional battle between Russia and the EU,…
The air crackled with anticipation at the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) Spring Event 2025 on May 6th…
In the modern legal landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an invaluable tool for lawyers, particularly in the…
Welcome to the 18th edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook. We are pleased to bring you our analysis of notable developments in international arbitration over the past year from over 40 jurisdictions worldwide. As with the editions before it, the 2024-2025 Yearbook covers important legislative and case law updates from each jurisdiction. This includes: You can access the latest edition of the International Arbitration Yearbook here or by hovering your cursor over the “International Arbitration Yearbook” menu, which appears…