The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has introduced significant amendments to its Rules. For businesses and practitioners based in the UAE, where ICC arbitration features prominently in both domestic and cross-border transactions, these changes will have a direct impact on how disputes are managed — from procedural efficiency and the composition of tribunals through to costs, timelines, and third-party participation.
The panel discussion will be followed by a breakfast networking event.
About the Event
This seminar will offer a practical, panel-led discussion covering:
- An overview of the ICC and key amendments to the ICC Rules and the rationale behind them
- Practical implications for parties and businesses operating in the UAE and the region
- Consideration of the key substantive changes, including enhanced procedural efficiency measures, early determination of claims and defences, expanded expedited procedures, and revised provisions on joinder and consolidation
- How the changes impact case management, timelines, and costs in practice
- How the amended ICC Rules compare with other major arbitral institutional rules commonly used in the UAE
- Considerations for drafting and updating ICC arbitration clauses in light of the new Rules
- The ICC’s perspective: institutional insights on the amendments and their application in practice
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Karen Seif
Head of Arbitration at Habib Al Mulla and Partners
Matthew Page
Partner
Sherif Akl
Director of the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration
Seminar Details
- Date: Wednesday, June 24
- Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Berlin Meeting Room, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
The breakfast seminar will bring together leading practitioners to discuss the recent amendments to the ICC Rules of Arbitration and their practical implications for parties in the UAE and the wider Middle East, as well as how these compare to other major arbitral institutional rules in the region.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has introduced significant amendments to its Rules. For businesses and practitioners based in the UAE, where ICC arbitration features prominently in both domestic and cross-border transactions, these changes will have a direct impact on how disputes are managed — from procedural efficiency and the composition of tribunals through to costs, timelines, and third-party participation.
The panel discussion will be followed by a breakfast networking event.
About the Event
This seminar will offer a practical, panel-led discussion covering:
- An overview of the ICC and key amendments to the ICC Rules and the rationale behind them
- Practical implications for parties and businesses operating in the UAE and the region
- Consideration of the key substantive changes, including enhanced procedural efficiency measures, early determination of claims and defences, expanded expedited procedures, and revised provisions on joinder and consolidation
- How the changes impact case management, timelines, and costs in practice
- How the amended ICC Rules compare with other major arbitral institutional rules commonly used in the UAE
- Considerations for drafting and updating ICC arbitration clauses in light of the new Rules
- The ICC’s perspective: institutional insights on the amendments and their application in practice
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Karen Seif
Head of Arbitration at Habib Al Mulla and Partners
Matthew Page
Partner
Sherif Akl
Director of the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration
Seminar Details
- Date: Wednesday, June 24
- Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Berlin Meeting Room, Waldorf Astoria DIFC