The 2026 ICC Rules of Arbitration have entered into force, updating the framework used to administer cases before the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
The rules matter to parties, counsel, and tribunals because they shape the procedural architecture of an ICC case—from its administration to the conduct expected throughout the proceedings.
Alongside the updated rules, a new note for parties and arbitral tribunals provides practical guidance on their application. Users of ICC arbitration should review both documents when drafting clauses, commencing proceedings, or planning case strategy under the new framework.
The original A for Arbitration update and source material are available through the link below.