By: Virginia Nakagawa – Regulatory Consultant, and Luis Manrique Barthé – Legal Intern
On June 1, 2026, the new Arbitration Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) entered into force.
This reform represents one of the most significant updates to the ICC Arbitration Rules in recent years and reflects a growing trend in international arbitration toward reducing time and costs, enhancing transparency in the appointment of arbitrators, and adapting proceedings to increasingly digitalized environments.
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules confirm a clear direction in international arbitration: more streamlined procedures, broader use of digital tools, strengthened transparency standards, and an increasing emphasis on the early and effective management of disputes.
Below, we highlight the most relevant amendments to the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules. This overview has been prepared by Jose Luis Manrique Barthé, with the support of Virginia Nakagawa.
We hope these insights prove useful to practitioners and stakeholders involved in international arbitration.
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