Kluwer: The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: A Practical Guide for Counsel to the Most Significant Overhaul in a Decade
Published on June 8, 2026
On 1 June 2026, the ICC's newly revised Arbitration Rules (the “Rules”) entered into force. They constitute a far-reaching overhaul of the ICC’s arbitration framework. The Terms of Reference are abolished. Ex parte emergency relief is now available. A new Highly Expedited Arbitration procedure promises final awards within three months.