ICC Arb 2026
References
in Appendix I. ICC Arb 2026
ICC Arb 2026
ICC Arbitration Rules (2026)
Article 1: Function and Independence
(1) The Court is ICC’s independent arbitration body. The Court ensures the application of the Rules and has all the necessary powers for that purpose.
(2) The Court does not resolve disputes. The Court administers the resolution of disputes by arbitral tribunals, in accordance with the Rules. The Court is the only body authorised to administer arbitrations under the Rules, including the scrutiny and approval of awards rendered in accordance with the Rules.
(3) As an autonomous body, the Court carries out these functions in complete independence from ICC and its organs.
(4) The Court draws up its own internal rules, which are set forth in Appendix II.
(5) Members of the Court, as defined in Article 3 of this Appendix I, are independent from the ICC National Committees and Groups.
Article 2: Confidentiality
The work of the Court and the Secretariat, including any communications between the Secretariat and the arbitral tribunal, is confidential. Everyone who participates in that work, in any capacity, must maintain this confidentiality.
Article 3: Composition of the Court
The Court consists of a President, Vice-Presidents, and members (collectively, “Members”).
Article 4: Appointment
(1) The ICC World Council (“World Council”) elects the President, following a recommendation from the ICC Executive Board (“Executive Board”). This recommendation is to be based on a proposal made by an independent selection committee, which includes highly respected arbitration practitioners.
(2) The World Council appoints the Vice-Presidents based on the President’s proposal.
(3) The World Council appoints one member for each National Committee or Group, based on a proposal from the ICC National Committees or Groups, which takes into account the criteria and procedure determined by the President.
(4) The World Council may also appoint members proposed by the President, based on the President’s reasoned request.
(5) The term of office of Members is three years and may be renewed once.
(6) No Member shall serve for more than two full consecutive terms, unless the World Council decides otherwise upon the recommendation of the Executive Board further to the proposal of the President, in particular where a member is proposed for appointment as Vice-President.
Article 5: Suspension
After consulting with the Bureau, the President may suspend any member or Vice-President who acts contrary to the Rules, who attacks the integrity of the Court or whose conduct may otherwise cause harm to the Court from engaging in the work of the Court until the World Council decides whether to replace the member or Vice-President.
Article 6: Replacement
(1) If a member or Vice-President is no longer in a position to exercise their functions, a successor is appointed by the World Council for the remainder of the term.
(2) If a vacancy of the Court could affect the work of the Court between World Council meetings, the Executive Board may appoint a Member who would serve until the next World Council meeting.
Article 7: Court Sessions
The Court conducts its work in Committees, Special Committees, Single-Member Committees and in plenary sessions (“Court Sessions”). Court Sessions may take place in person, in hybrid form or by videoconference, teleconference or other form of electronic communication.
Article 8: Urgent Decisions
The President may take urgent decisions on the Court’s behalf, provided that such decisions are reported to the Bureau every quarter. At the President’s request, in the President’s absence or otherwise where the President is unable to act, one of the Vice-Presidents may exercise the same authority.
Article 9: Committees
(1) The Court conducts its work in committees of three Members (“Committees”), except as provided in Articles 10(1), 11 and 12 of this Appendix.
(2) Committees consist of the President or a Vice-President and two other Members.
Article 10: Special Committees
(1) The Court may conduct its work in Special Committees:
a) to decide on matters under Articles 15, 16(2) and/or 16(3) of the Rules;
b) to scrutinise draft awards in the presence of dissenting opinions;
c) to scrutinise draft awards in cases where one or more of the parties is a state or may be considered to be a state entity or an international organisation;
d) to decide on matters transferred to a Special Committee by a Committee that did not reach a decision or deemed it preferable to abstain, having made any suggestions it deemed appropriate; or
e) upon request of the President.
(2) Special Committees consist of the President or a Vice-President and at least six other Members.
Article 11: Single-Member Committees
The Court may conduct its work in Single-Member Committees to scrutinise draft awards under the Expedited Procedure Provisions and the Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions.
Article 12: Plenary of the Court
(1) The Court meets in plenary during its annual working session and whenever so convened by the President.
(2) The plenary of the Court may take any decision under Articles 9(1), 10(1) and 11 of this Appendix.
(3) The plenary of the Court consists of all Members who have accepted to attend and are in attendance.
Article 13: Bureau
The President, the Vice-Presidents and the Secretary General form the Bureau of the Court (“Bureau”). The President consults with the other Bureau members regarding the Court’s policies and practices.
Article 14: Secretariat
The Secretariat, under the direction of its Secretary General, assists the Court with its work.
Article 15: Modification of the Rules of Arbitration
At the Bureau’s request, the President and the Secretary General may propose to the Executive Board any amendments to the Rules for approval, after consulting with the Commission on Arbitration and ADR (“Commission”). The President and the Secretary General may directly propose to the Executive Board any amendments to the Schedule of Fees.
Article 16
The decisions of the Court shall be deemed to be made in Paris, France.
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