Young ICCA’s Post

We are pleased to share our latest article, in which we examine the setting aside of arbitral awards seated in Türkiye, distinguishing domestic from international arbitration. The article considers arbitrability, time limits, statutory grounds and public policy, and focuses on the assessment required after notification: identifying the governing regime, the available ground and the steps needed to protect the client's position.

The way arbitrators’ fees are calculated has a direct impact on the cost, efficiency and predictability of international #arbitration. Yet there is ongoing debate as to whether fees should be linked to the amount in dispute or to the time spent on a case. At a Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) Oxford-style #debate held as part of the #Berlin #DisputeResolutionDays, Dr. Justin Friedrich Krahé will join the discussion as a panelist. The debate will explore the advantages and drawbacks of the ad valorem and hourly-rate models, examining questions of proportionality, transparency and case management, as well as whether the amount in dispute is a reliable indicator of a case’s complexity. It will also address the incentives both approaches create for arbitrators, parties and arbitral institutions. Further information: https://lnkd.in/eGVsgu-D

6,000+ lawyers, one city, six intensive days – already halfway through 🌍 Three days into the International Bar Association Annual Conference, the programme has already brought together colleagues and business partners from across the world for 22 events in Copenhagen. With discussions spanning Arbitration, Climate, Dispute, Energy, Employment, Global Networks & Collaboration, Life Science, M&A, Nordic Defence and Tech, the conversations have covered a broad range of topics at the intersection of law, business and society. It has been three days of sharing perspectives, strengthening relationships and discussing both current challenges and opportunities for the future. 💬 Three days still ahead – the conversation continues. 

We are pleased to share the video extract from the 𝗨𝗣𝗖 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, organised within the EPLN network. In this session, 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́, from Santarelli - Intellectual Property, shares key insights on “𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣𝗖”, looking at how recent UPC case law is shaping the interpretation of patent claims and the role played by the description, wording and context. ▶️ Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eCPB97VX

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣𝗖 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀? We are pleased to highlight the contribution of Gabrielle Faure-André, from 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, during the latest 𝗨𝗣𝗖 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 organised by the European Patent Litigators Network (EPLN). Drawing on recent UPC case law, Gabrielle explored how claim interpretation is progressively being framed by the Court — from the role of the description and drawings to functional wording, numerical limitations and medical-use claims — and how these choices can directly impact both 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗲𝘀. At Santarelli, we closely follow the development of UPC case law to help clients anticipate its practical consequences for patent drafting, portfolio strategy and litigation. 🎥 Watch Gabrielle’s presentation in the EPLN post below.

As space activities become increasingly commercialised and privatised, the legal questions surrounding them are growing more complex. This webinar, presented by Young ICCA and Kluwer Arbitration as part of an initiative led by the Young ICCA Mentoring Group under the leadership of Niuscha Bassiri, explored the emerging disputes landscape in the commercial space sector. What the Session Covered The discussion examined how existing legal frameworks are adapting to the realities of a trillion-dolla...

⚖️ New publication alert From Schooner to Astaris: Is the scope of jurisdictional review narrowing in France? In a decision that has already sparked significant debate, the Paris Court of Appeal in Astaris held that new jurisdictional arguments were inadmissible because they had not been raised before the arbitral tribunal. In doing so, the Court appears to move away from the Schooner approach and raises important questions about the future scope of jurisdictional review by the French courts. The final word, however, has yet to be spoken. The case is now pending before the French Cour de cassation. Moreover, while the 2026 reform of French arbitration law ultimately left this issue unchanged, despite proposals specifically aimed at overturning Schooner, further reforms cannot be ruled out. One practical takeaway already emerges: pending further guidance from the Cour de cassation, greater vigilance is required at the arbitral stage. Parties should assume that jurisdictional arguments not raised before the arbitral tribunal may not be available at the annulment stage. 🔗 Read more from Sarah Monnerville Smith and Margaux Barhoum here: https://lnkd.in/ep7BUnxn

It was an honour to sign this cooperation agreement with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), part of The World Bank Group, on behalf of the Scottish Arbitration Centre at ArbFest2026 last week. We were especially privileged to have ICSID's Chief Counsel, Frauke Nitschke, with us and to hear her excellent keynote address, focusing on mediation.

We are delighted to announce that we have entered into a cooperation agreement with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) to advance international dispute resolution. We will cooperate to promote and disseminate knowledge of arbitration, conciliation, mediation, and other alternative methods of dispute resolution, and to share hearing and meetings facilities and services. The agreement was signed by Gillian Carmichael Lemaire, Chair of the Board of SAC, and Martina Polasek, Secretary-General of ICSID. Frauke Nitschke represented ICSID at a ceremony in Edinburgh during #ArbFest2026. She’s pictured here with Andrew Mackenzie and Gillian Carmichael Lemaire. You can read further details here: https://lnkd.in/ehw6-dfb

The Scottish Arbitration Centre has entered into a cooperation agreement with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), part of The World Bank Group, to advance international dispute resolution. We will cooperate to promote and disseminate knowledge of arbitration, conciliation, mediation, and other alternative methods of dispute resolution, and to share hearing and meetings facilities and services. I look forward to working in cooperation with Martina Polasek and Frauke Nitschke and the rest of the team at ICSID. More details below.