SCC: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Sanctions have become an increasingly significant consideration in international...

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Sanctions have become an increasingly significant consideration in international arbitration. Where they arise, sanctions issues can touch every stage of the arbitral process, from the decision to file a claim through to enforcement, and they can no longer be treated as a niche specialism. In our latest SCC Spotlight Talk, Benjamin Wells FCIArb, member of the SCC Arbitrators' Council, shares his perspectives on navigating sanctions in international arbitration. Benjamin covers:  • The layered compliance burden sanctions place on arbitrators, counsel, institutions, and service providers, and the chilling effect on access to justice.  • The jurisdictional and procedural challenges that arise when a sanctioned party is involved.  • How tribunals can safeguard due process while addressing sanctions-related obstacles around payments, representation, and enforcement.  • Why sanctions law is now an essential component of international…