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Empowering the world through world-class arbitration.

Since 1917, SCC Arbitration Institute provides a neutral, independent, and impartial venue for dispute resolution in commercial business.

Find the right dispute resolution clause for your business contract

The collaborative AI workspace built to fit seamlessly into a lawyer’s workflow. SCC adapts to your ways of working, unlocking team and machine collaboration at scale.

  • Ready to use clauses
  • Available in 20+ languages
  • Enforcable globally

Commence arbitration at the SCC

Starting your arbitration with the SCC ensures a process built on fairness, efficiency, and internationally recognised standards. Our Secretariat provides expert support from the moment your request is filed, guiding you through each procedural step with clarity and reliability. Whether your dispute is complex or time-sensitive, commencing arbitration at the SCC means entrusting your case to one of the world’s leading arbitration institutions, structured to deliver a robust, impartial, and streamlined resolution.

Better process. Better resolution of commercial disputes.

Globally Recognized Expertise

Benefit from 100+ years of experience administering international disputes with a team of specialists who understand the complexities of arbitration.

Globally Recognized Expertise

Benefit from 100+ years of experience administering international disputes with a team of specialists who understand the complexities of arbitration.

Globally Recognized Expertise

Benefit from 100+ years of experience administering international disputes with a team of specialists who understand the complexities of arbitration.

1917
Founded
200+
Yearly cases
€13.5
Billion in disputed amount
97
Countries

What does arbitration cost?
Try our cost calculator

Understanding the costs involved in arbitration is essential for making informed decisions about dispute resolution. Our interactive cost calculator provides you with a transparent, instant estimate of SCC arbitration fees based on your case.

  • Get an immediate cost estimate tailored to your dispute value
  • Understand both administrative and arbitrator fees at a glance
  • Plan your budget with confidence before initiating proceedings

Rules for standard arbitration, mediation, express arbitration, and expedited arbitration

The SCC provides clear and comprehensive rules to guide each type of dispute resolution, ensuring a fair, efficient, and predictable process. Familiarise yourself with the procedures that best suit your case.

  • Covers standard, express, and expedited arbitration as well as mediation
  • Ensures transparency and consistency throughout the proceedings
  • Provides detailed guidance for parties and arbitrators at every stage

Case Management made easy

The SCC Platform streamlines the administration of arbitration, giving parties and arbitrators a secure, intuitive environment to manage cases efficiently. Stay organised and up to date at every stage of the process.

  • Secure, cloud-based access to all case documents
  • Real-time updates and notifications for case developments
  • Tools to simplify filing, scheduling, and communication

Latest news

22 Oct 2024

2025 International Arbitration Survey: ‘The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities in Arbitration’

Calling all arbitration practitioners! Help shape the future of international arbitration by contributing to the 2025 International Arbitration Survey: ‘The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities in Arbitration’, conducted by Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with White & Case LLP.

21 Oct 2024

Protracted disputes threaten public procurement contracts – SEK 900 billion at stake every year

The total value of public procurement in Sweden is approximately SEK 900 billion per year. When public procurement disputes arise, large sums of money are at stake. A new report from the SCC Arbitration Institute shows that these disputes can be resolved on average almost a year faster through arbitration than in court. Improving time efficiency is crucial to ensure that critical public investments are not delayed. 

17 Oct 2024

The SCC Arbitration Institute leads the way in embracing the age of AI

As the SCC continues to innovate, we are proud to release our Guide to the use of AI in cases administered under the SCC Rules.