On 23 March 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce (“<span class="news-text_medium">ICC</span>”) announced the approval of a revised version of its Arbitration Rules (the “<span class="news-text_medium">2026 Rules</span>”), which will come into force on 1 June 2026. The 2026 Rules will apply to all arbitration requests submitted on or after that date. The current ICC Arbitration Rules have been in force since 1 January 2021.
The revisions are designed to enhance the efficiency, clarity and overall usability of the ICC's arbitration service. The 2026 Rules introduce new procedural provisions and refine existing ones, with a particular emphasis on streamlining arbitral proceedings and supporting effective case management. At the same time, the revised framework preserves the flexibility that practitioners and parties have come to rely upon, including the ability of parties to select their own arbitrators and to tailor procedural arrangements to the needs of their particular dispute.
The ICC has indicated that the full text of the 2026 Rules, together with further practical guidance for users and practitioners, will be published ahead of the 1 June 2026 implementation date.
<span class="news-text_medium">Source:</span> <a href="https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/news/icc-executive-board-approves-revised-rules-of-arbitration/" target="_blank" class="news-text_link">ICC — ICC Executive Board Approves Revised Rules of Arbitration</a> (23 March 2026).
