Introduction
ICC") has introduced new rules for
arbitration (the "
2021 Rules") that will
apply to cases filed from January 1, 2021 onward. The 2021 Rules
respond to the global pandemic by modernizing procedures and
increasing the role of technology.
The previous arbitration rules came into force on March 1, 2017
(the "
2017 Rules") and will continue to
apply to cases registered before January 1, 2021.
Overview of Key Changes in the 2021 Rules
(a) Increased Use of Technology
The 2021 Rules represent a continuing effort by the ICC to
remain responsive to the needs of international arbitration
stakeholders in an unprecedented and ever evolving dispute
resolution landscape.
Technology has always been important in international