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Effective June 1, 2026, the new ICC Arbitration Rules are now in force. Here are the 4 key changes that matter most to practitioners:
1. Removal of Mandatory ToR
The Terms of Reference is no longer mandatory for all cases. Arbitral tribunals now have discretion to decide whether a ToR is necessary. This reduces unnecessary procedural delays and costs.
2. Expedited Procedure threshold raised to $4M
More cases can now benefit from the streamlined expedited procedure. Plus, a brand-new HEAP (Highly Expedited Arbitration Procedure) has been introduced——awards within 3 months for eligible cases!
3. Digitalization formalized
No hard copy, no heavy luggage dragging! Electronic communications are now the default. E-signatures EXPLICITLY authorized. Tribunal may sign electronically after consulting parties. Cross-border arbitration just got a lot more efficient.
4. Enhanced transparency & emergency relief
Arbitrator disclosure obligations strengthened ("when in doubt, disclose"). Emergency arbitrators can now issue ex parte preliminary orders and target third parties in exceptional circumstances.
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 vs 2021
Detailed Analysis of 4 Key Changes ? With Original & New Rule Text ? External Links
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張帆律師
中國執業律師、美國加州執業律師
美國聯邦法院注冊律師
（聯邦巡回、第九巡回、加州中區、加州北區、國際貿易法院）
迪拜國際仲裁中心DIAC仲裁員
英國皇家特許仲裁協會全球青工委大使
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ACCA國際特許會計師高級商業會計
國際貿易金融專家(CITF)
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國際商會（ICC）歐盟外國補貼條例工作組成員
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