The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) reported a surge in arbitration filings for 2025, with 881 new cases registered under its Arbitration Rules — placing the year among the busiest on record. The statistics reveal an increase in expedited and emergency arbitrations as global commerce rebounds and parties seek faster, privately administered dispute resolution. The total outstanding caseload remains high, reflecting continued reliance on arbitration for cross-border commercial conflict.

Bermuda to Open International Arbitration Hub
HAMILTON, Bermuda — The Bermuda International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (BIMAC) is set to open later this year, transforming long-running conversations into a concrete institutional



