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Encouraging Procedural Innovation in the Early Stages of Arbitral Proceedings
Procedural innovation has been a ‘hot topic’ in international arbitration. Indeed, the SCC alongside other arbitral institutions has been promoting the idea that one size does not fit all, and that arbitrators and institutions alike should listen to and adapt to the needs of the users and their cases. As part of the interview series – the SCC Spotlight Talk – Ema Vidak Friedman, Independent Counsel and Arbitrator at Vidak Arbitration, shares her views on encouraging procedural innovation in the early stages of arbitral proceedings.
Energy Transition, Climate Change, and Energy Disputes: No Time to Wind Down
2023 has been marked as a watershed year for climate litigation. The SCC Arbitration Institute co-organised an Energy Transition Forum in April 2023 to facilitate a discussion on these important issues. As part of the interview series – the SCC Spotlight Talk – Dr. Crina Baltag, Associate Professor in International Arbitration at Stockholm University and Board Member of the SCC Arbitration Institute, summarises the significant aspects of energy transition and climate disputes.
The SCC sign a cooperation agreement with SAKIG
On 31 May 2023, the SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC) and the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw (SAKIG) signed a Cooperation Agreement aiming to advance arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
SCC Arbitration Institute is a part of the ICCA Awards Series
The ICCA Awards Series is a new online publication created by ICCA, devoted to arbitral awards and related decisions relevant to the development of international arbitration. The first batch of awards published was made possible through the SCC Arbitration Institute. This publication is available to users of Wolters Kluwer.
The SCC strengthen the Secretariat with new Legal Counsel
Jake Lowther joins the SCC as new Legal Counsel.
The future of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) involving green investment disputes
Disputes concerning green investments have been on the rise in recent years. However, the latest developments involving the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) raise questions about the future of ISDS as a dispute resolution mechanism for green investment disputes. As part of the interview series – the SCC Spotlight Talk – Tomas Vail, Arbitration Lawyer at Vail Dispute Resolution, shares his views on the future of investor-state arbitrations in this area.
Meet Madeleine Thörn – new SCC Deputy Secretary General and Head of Operations
On 8 May, Madeleine Thörn assumed the position as Deputy Secretary General and operational manager at the SCC. With her passion for and expertise in commercial arbitration, Madeleine will add value and experience to the operational team at SCC.
Tackling administrative challenges in ad hoc arbitrations
Ad hoc arbitrations tend to pose a variety of administrative challenges for arbitrators and the parties, especially in the context of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) proceedings, which involve public funds. As part of the interview series – the SCC Spotlight Talk – we asked Eduardo Zuleta J, Independent Arbitrator at Arbitration Chambers, to share his insights on the challenges which often arise in this area.
Madeleine Thörn new Head of Operations at the SCC
We are thrilled to announce that Madeleine Thörn will be joining the SCC Arbitration Institute as new Deputy Secretary General in charge of operations.
Key Takeaways from Energy Transition Forum
Energy Transition and Climate Disputes – Why Now? This relevant issue was explored at last week’s Energy Transition Forum organised by the SCC Arbitration Institute, the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Westerberg & Partners, and Advokatfirman Delphi. At the Forum, three stellar panels discussed the basis for energy transition disputes, the intersection with environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and possible ways to mitigate the impact. We highlight some key takeaways below.