The article “Evolution and Prospects: SCC Expedited Arbitration Rules” by Patricia Shaughnessy and Natalia Petrik examines the evolution, and current application of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Rules for Expedited Arbitration as a cost-efficient procedure for resolution of lower-value and less complex disputes. It traces the historical origins of the SCC Expedited Rules, first introduced in 1995 in response to concerns over cost and efficiency in smaller disputes. The article outlines the core procedural features of expedited arbitration and compares the 2023 SCC Expedited Rules with the standard SCC Arbitration Rules, addressing issues such as tribunal composition, submissions, hearings, time limits, and costs. The authors also discuss the front-loading of proceedings introduced in the 2017 revisions and refined in 2023.
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