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INTRODUCTION
The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has revised its 2021 Arbitration Rules through the introduction of the ICC Arbitration Rules of 2026 (the “2026 Rules”), which came into force on 1 June 2026. The amendments are intended to improve the efficiency, transparency, and practical operation of ICC arbitrations in response to the evolving needs of users and recent developments in international arbitration practice. The 2026 Rules introduce new procedural mechanisms and refine existing provisions to facilitate more effective case management, streamline arbitral proceedings, and enhance procedural clarity, while preserving the flexibility and party autonomy that remain hallmarks of ICC arbitration.
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The 2026 Rules apply to any arbitration commenced on or after 1 June 2026, irrespective of the date on which the underlying arbitration agreement was concluded, unless the parties have agreed to submit to a version of the Rules in effect on an earlier date. Existing ICC arbitration clauses continue to operate without amendment.
This legal alert provides an overview of the key changes introduced by the 2026 Rules.
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