International arbitration is frequently criticized for its costs and length. Some arbitral institutions have addressed this problem by introducing expedited procedure rules. The Code of Best Practices in Arbitration of the Spanish Arbitration Club, in its 2019 version, has not departed from this trend and included a detailed regulation of expedited procedure on its Model Arbitral Rules. The present article elaborates on the features of this expedited regime and contrasts it with the rules adopted by other arbitral institutions; particularly, the ICC. Finally, the article addresses the objections raised against expedited procedure as a limit to party autonomy and the right to present a defense; and it analyzes some existing judgments on this matter.