NEW! ICDR 2021 International Rules Amendments

The amended ICDR International Dispute Resolution Procedures, effective on March 1, 2021, are the result of a year-long effort by an ICDR drafting committee of international arbitration experts from around the world. Additional input was received from other ICDR Committees, ICDR management and administrative teams, and many others. In addition to addressing some of the dramatic changes in hearing dynamics due to the pandemic, the amendments reflect the ICDR’s recognized rule-making leadership and innovation.

The arbitration rule amendments promote greater efficiency and economy by addressing the early disposition of issues, emphasizing the use of mediation, and expanding the applicability of the expedited procedures. Importantly, the rules also place an increased emphasis on arbitrators’ ethical obligations.

Additional significant arbitration rule amendments address:

• The use of video, audio, and other electronic means of communication,
• Transparency regarding ICDR decision-making on arbitrator challenges and other administrative determinations,
• A duty to discuss cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection,
• Potential disclosure of third-party funding,
• Non-paying parties,
• Joinder and consolidation,
• Arbitral jurisdiction and arbitrability, and
• Tribunal secretaries.

Significant amendments to the mediation rules address the procedure for the mediator’s appointment, guidance regarding the mediation process, and potential enforcement of settlements under the Singapore Convention on mediated settlements.

For a detailed explanation of the amendments to the ICDR’s International Dispute Resolution Procedures, click here.

To view the ICDR International Dispute Resolution Procedures, amended and effective March 1, 2021, click here.