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Global Study Finds Delays in Forming Arbitration Tribunals, Calls for Faster Processes
A new report by the International Bar Association is shedding light on one of the lesser-examined bottlenecks in investor-state dispute resolution: the time it takes to form arbitral tribunals.The study, conducted by the IBA’s Investment Arbitration Subcommittee in collaboration with four leading arbitration institutions, provides one of the most detailed looks to date at tribunal constitution timelines in investment arbitration cases. Drawing on previously unavailable data, the report highlights inconsistencies and delays that can slow down proceedings before they even begin.Tribunal constitution—the process of appointing arbitrators who will hear and decide a dispute—has long been viewed as a critical but under-analyzed phase of arbitration. The report suggests that inefficiencies at this stage can have ripple effects on the overall duration and cost of cases.In response, the IBA is recommending a series of measures aimed at streamlining the process, including improved coordination among parties and institutions, as well as clearer procedural
SCC Report Highlights Global Trends and Resilience in Investor-State Arbitration
Stockholm Arbitration Body Reports Surge and Shifts in Investor-State DisputesThe SCC Arbitration Institute has released new data highlighting its longstanding and evolving role in resolving investor-state disputes, underscoring broader changes in the global investment arbitration landscape.According to the report, the SCC has administered 129 investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) cases since 1993, reflecting its steady position as a key venue for resolving conflicts between foreign investors and sovereign states. The institute also noted that 96 active international investment agreements currently designate the SCC or Stockholm as a forum for arbitration.The findings come amid continued legal and political shifts in Europe following the landmark Achmea decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union, which curtailed the use of arbitration in disputes between EU member states. The SCC report suggests that while the ruling has reshaped intra-EU arbitration, the institution remains active across a diverse set of jurisdictions.Notably, the analysis found
CIMA Partners with Russian International Arbitration Congress (RIAC) 2026
The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) is pleased to support the Russian International Arbitration Congress (RIAC) 2026 , a leading global forum for arbitration practitioners, institutions, and industry leaders. Building on the success of its inaugural 2025 edition, which attracted over 1,500 participants across 40+ events, RIAC continues to distinguish itself through high-level professional dialogue combined with rich cultural engagement. The 2026 Congress will take place from 21 – 27 September 2026, featuring: CIMA looks forward to RIAC 2026
Developing Future Arbitrators: CIMA Partner, RAC Delivers Specialist Lecture to HSE Students in Moscow
On 22 January 2026, students of the Master’s Programme in International Trade Law and Dispute Resolution at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) participated in a specialised lecture hosted at the Moscow office of CIMA’s international partner, the Russian Arbitration Center (RAC) at the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration (RIMA). The RAC, widely recognised as one of Russia’s leading arbitral institutions, administers complex disputes involving international parties and tribunals. The session provided participants with valuable insight into RIMA’s strategic development, its academic and capacity-building initiatives, and the institutional architecture and competitive advantages of the RAC as a modern arbitral centre. Under expert guidance, students also engaged in practical analysis of arbitration clauses, reinforcing core drafting and interpretative skills essential to international practice. Following the lecture, an interactive question-and-answer session enabled participants to explore contemporary issues in arbitration, including the validity and drafting of arbitration clauses, common drafting pitfalls, the growing
