The Commission on Arbitration and ADR is and ICC’s rule-making body, unique think tank and leading global body of experts in the field of international dispute resolution.
Arbitration and ADR
The Commission on Arbitration and ADR is and ICC’s rule-making body, unique think tank and leading global body of experts in the field of international dispute resolution.
The Commission on Arbitration and ADR is ICC’s rule-making body and unique think tank in the field of international dispute resolution. The commission drafts and revises the various ICC rules for dispute resolution, including the ICC Rules of Arbitration, the ICC ADR Rules, the ICC Dispute Board Rules, and the ICC Rules for Expertise. In its research capacity, it proposes new policies in the interest of efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution and provides useful tools for the conduct of dispute resolution. It also produces reports and guidelines on legal, procedural and practical aspects of dispute resolution, which are published regularly in electronic format, in the ICC Bulletin , or in separate booklets.
The commission provides for a global forum of around 1000 members coming from more than 92 countries including lawyers, in-house counsel, arbitrators, mediators, law professors and experts in various dispute resolution fields. All contribute to ensure that ICC dispute resolution services adapt to the legislative and technological developments. The specific work of the commission is often carried out in smaller task forces. The commission holds two plenary sessions per year at which proposed rules, reports and guidelines are discussed, debated, and voted upon.
ICC UAE works closely with the ICC Court and the ICC Centre for ADR, the commission drafts and revises the International Chamber of Commerce’s comprehensive range of rules for dispute resolution:
More information about ICC’s Arbitration Commission can be found here.
As a forum for pooling ideas on issues relating to international arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution, the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR aims to:
In an increasingly tumultuous trade environment where access to justice and the rule of law are key to ensuring business continuity, ICC Dispute Resolution Services facilitate the resolution of commercial disputes with unmatched levels of service.
ICC DRS offers a range of services to promote the continuity of global trade by helping commercial parties avoid, manage and resolve their disputes efficiently.
Dispute Resolution Services, including ICC Arbitration and dispute avoidance tools, ensure that when disputes arise, they are resolved quickly and efficiently. This allows parties to focus on their core business priorities with complete peace of mind, thanks to cost and process transparency, security and confidentiality.
How DRS works
To resolve disputes effectively and efficiently, businesses need a fair process and equal access to justice. Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms give parties fast, predictable, cost effective and efficient access to justice which is why businesses include arbitration and ADR clauses in their commercial contracts.
ICC DRS offers a wide choice of customisable services for every stage of a dispute, from the services offered by the ICC International Centre for ADR (mediation, experts, dispute boards and docdex) to ICC Arbitration, delivered by the most trusted institution worldwide: the ICC International Court of Arbitration. ICC’s range of administered procedures can be used separately, successively or even concurrently as an alternative to litigation for resolving domestic and international disputes.
ICC Arbitration is a process guided by the ICC Rules of Arbitration. ICC’s globally accessible and completely neutral services are available to anyone, from individuals and private sector enterprises to states and state entities. Anyone can benefit from ICC Arbitration’s flexibility and effectiveness. The only requirement for a party to be able to benefit from ICC Arbitration is to consent to its use in a contract, treaty or separate arbitration agreement. This is usually provided for before a dispute arises, but may also occur after the dispute has taken place.
The International Court of Arbitration is the world’s leading arbitral institution. Since 1923, ICC has been helping to resolve disputes in international commercial and investment disputes.
Unrivalled in experience and expertise, the ICC Court and its Secretariat are always ready to assist parties and arbitral tribunals with any questions relating to the conduct of the arbitration and strive to ensure ICC awards are enforceable. The Court’s Secretariat, with over 100 lawyers and support personnel, operating through offices in Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Singapore, Sao Paolo, and Abu Dhabi administers cases in any chosen language. It continuously seeks to improve efficiency, control time and costs, and aid enforcement by introducing innovative new arbitration tools and procedures. This ongoing focus makes certain that ICC is always in touch with the concerns and interests of trading partners throughout the world.
ICC Rules of Arbitration (please hyperlink here:
https://iccwbo.org/dispute-resolution/dispute-resolution-services/arbitration/rules-procedure/2021-arbitration-rules/
ICC Mediation Rules
https://iccwbo.org/dispute-resolution/dispute-resolution-services/adr/mediation/mediation-rules/
ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR reports
https://iccwbo.org/dispute-resolution/thought-leadership/commission-on-arbitration-and-adr/
ICC DRS publications and resources
https://jusmundi.com/en/icc-dispute-resolution-library
Download free of charge the latest ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin
https://jusmundi.com/en/icc-dispute-resolution-library#latestresource
Nomination Commission – Chair Karim Nassif Vice Chair, ICC UAE Commission on Arbitration & ADR View Profile |
Nomination Commission – Member Anja Bolz Steering Committee Member, ICC UAE Commission on Arbitration & ADR View Profile |
Nomination Commission – Member Zaynab Penot Coordinator, ICC UAE Commission on Arrbitration and ADR View Profile |
| Name of Event | Date | Venue | Country /Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Arbitration Week | 11-15th November 2024 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates |
| Conference on Res Judicata, Claim Preclusion, Issue Preclusion and Claim Splitting | 13th November 2024 | Les Salons de l’Aéro-Club de France, 6 rue Galilée, 75116 Paris, France | France |
| 7th ICC India Arbitration Day | 16th November 2024 | Venue to be announced shortly. New Delhi | India |
| 22nd ICC Miami Conference on International Arbitration | 1st – 3rd December 2024
1st December = training 2-3rd December = The Conference |
Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States | United States of America (USA) |
| 13th ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration | 10-11th February 2025 10th February (training) 11th February (The Conference) | Training: ADGM Academy Al Maryah Island, Maqam Tower 3, Floor 20, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Conference: ADGM Auditorium, ADGM Authorities Building Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
United Arab Emirates |
Founding Partner
Mahmood Hussain Law Firm
Managing Director
Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultancy LLC
Principal
Nassif Arbitration
Founding Partner
Averroes Law
Independent Arbitrator
Adrian Cole FZ LLE
Partner
Shearman and Sterling
Managing Partner
Horizons & Co
Owner
Alyazia Khalifa AlMarri Accounting & Auditing
Independent Chartered Arbitrator
Bolz Arbitration
Committee Member
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – UAE Branch
Associate
Al Tamimi & Co
Committee Member
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – UAE Branch
Partner, Head of Technology Media and Telecoms Sector
Eversheds Sutherland
Partner
Al Tamimi & Company
Chartered Arbitrator
Arbitralis ADR
