Law360: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation celebrates an arbitral judgment that the Japanese company said entitles it to approximately US$940m in royalty payments from pharmaceutical giant Novartis over its development of a popular medication used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).

The Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration International Chamber of Commerce [Address of an approved ICC office and by email to the relevant address for the office] [Date] Dear [ICC Secretariat], Request for Arbitration: [Party names] [Law firm case reference number] We enclose with this letter our Request for Arbitration under the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration (ICC Rules) [with accompanying documents] on behalf of [name of claimant party or parties] for whom we act. Please also find enclosed [the filing fee of US$ [X,XXX]. OR A filing fee of US$ [X,XXX] has been made by wire transfer with reference [insert reference].] [The Claimant requests, in accordance with article 4(4)(b) of the ICC Rules, that the Secretariat transmits the Request by delivery against receipt, registered post or courier. We enclose [number] of hard copies.] Kindly confirm receipt to [insert contact details including email]. Yours faithfully, [Name of claimant's counsel] IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION UNDER THE ARBITRATION RULES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF ARBITRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BETWEEN: [INSERT PARTY NAME] Claimant -and- [INSERT PARTY NAME] Respondent ____________________________________________________________________________ REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION ____________________________________________________________________________ Name of representative Address Telephone 1 Introduction 1.1 This Request for Arbitration (Request) is submitted pursuant to article

What is the ICC? The ICC was founded in 1919 in the aftermath of the First World War to promote international commerce and cooperation. The ICC Court was established in 1923 as the ICC’s arbitration body. It quickly grew in importance, to the extent that, during the Second World War, the ICC Court moved into temporary accommodation in neutral Sweden. The ICC pioneered international commercial arbitration as it is known today, initiating and leading the movement that culminated in the adoption of the 1958 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the New York Convention), the most important multilateral treaty on international arbitration—see Practice Note: The New York Convention—the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards—an introduction. The ICC Court has also developed dispute resolution mechanisms specifically conceived for business disputes in an international context. The ICC provides parties with a flexible and neutral setting for dispute resolution. It offers confidentiality and freedom for parties to choose the framework for how and where they want to resolve

This Practice Note considers how costs and security for costs are dealt with under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) International Dispute resolution Procedures (including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International Rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. For an introduction to the International Rules, including how to commence and respond to ICDR arbitration proceedings, see Practice Note: ICDR (2021)—introduction to the institution—commencing arbitration and responding to arbitration. For guidance on arbitrating under previous editions of the International Rules, see: ICDR arbitration—overview. For guidance on the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), see: AAA arbitration—overview. Administrative/institutional fees Under the International Rules, each party asserting claims or counterclaims must choose between one of two different fee schedules: the Standard Fee Schedule, and the Flexible Fee Schedule. The Flexible Fee Schedule is only available for claims above US$150,000. The Standard Fee Schedule has two payment triggers; the Flexible Fee Schedule has three. All things equal, and assuming

This Practice Note considers matters of evidence under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) International Dispute Resolution Procedures (Including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. For an introduction to the International Rules, including how to commence and respond to ICDR arbitration proceedings, see Practice Note: ICDR (2021)—introduction to the institution—commencing arbitration and responding to arbitration. For guidance on arbitrating under previous editions of the International Rules, see: ICDR arbitration—overview. For guidance on the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), see: AAA arbitration—overview. Powers of the tribunal in relation to evidence The tribunal’s underlying duty is to ensure that the parties are treated with equality, that each party has the right to be heard, and that each party has a fair opportunity to present its case (ICDR, art 22(1)). In achieving this in the context of exchange of information, the tribunal may order the parties to produce documents, exhibits or other evidence it deems

This Practice Note considers the interim and emergency relief that may be granted by tribunals under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) International Dispute Resolution Procedures (including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. For an introduction to the International Rules, including how to commence and respond to ICDR arbitration proceedings, see Practice Note: ICDR (2021)—introduction to the institution—commencing arbitration and responding to arbitration. For guidance on arbitrating under previous editions of the International Rules, see: ICDR arbitration—overview. For guidance on the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), see: AAA arbitration—overview. The availability of interim relief—post-constitution of the tribunal The International Rules allow the tribunal, once constituted, to order interim measures, including injunctive relief and measures for the protection or conservation of property (ICDR, art 27). ICDR, art 27(3) of the International Rules also provides that requests for interim measures addressed to judicial authorities (ie courts) shall not be deemed incompatible

Origins of the ICDR The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) was established in 1996 as the international division of the American Arbitration Association® (AAA). As the pre-eminent domestic arbitration institution in the US, the AAA established the ICDR as a separate division to administer international arbitration cases and provide its global alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. The ICDR’s main administrative office is in New York; but it has offices across the United States of America, and full-case administrative offices in Singapore and Canada. Administration and application of the ICDR International Rules The ICDR administers arbitrations under the International Dispute Resolution Procedures (including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International Rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. The ICDR also administers cases under previous editions of the International Rules (including the 2014 International Rules), for guidance on which see: ICDR arbitration—overview. The ICDR has provided a general description of the 2021 amendments

This Practice Note considers the multi-party and multi-contract provisions of the International Dispute Resolution Procedures (Including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International Rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. For an introduction to the International Rules, and for guidance on how to commence and respond to ICDR arbitration proceedings, see Practice Note: ICDR (2021)—introduction to the institution—commencing arbitration and responding to arbitration. For guidance on arbitrating under previous editions of the International Rules, see: ICDR arbitration—overview. For guidance on the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), see: AAA arbitration—overview. Consolidation and joinder—the 2021 amendments to the International Rules The rules on consolidation and joinder are discussed at length below. As the International Rules on these procedural points are detailed, it is helpful to highlight the intent and effect of the 2021 amendments to the International Rules. The ICDR has explained that the changes reflected in ICDR, arts 8 (Joinder) and 9 (Consolidation) of the International Rules

This Practice Note considers the procedure of an arbitration under the under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) International Dispute resolution Procedures (including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International Rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. For an introduction to the International Rules, including how to commence and respond to ICDR arbitration proceedings, see Practice Note: ICDR (2021)—introduction to the institution—commencing arbitration and responding to arbitration. For guidance on arbitrating under previous editions of the International Rules, see: ICDR arbitration—overview. For guidance on the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), see: AAA arbitration—overview. Pleadings The only pleadings expressly contemplated by the International Rules are the Notice of Arbitration, Answer to the Notice of Arbitration, and any counterclaim and answer to counterclaim. The International Rules also allow parties to amend or supplement their claims, counterclaims or defences unless the tribunal considers it inappropriate, based on factors such as the party’s delay (ICDR, art 10). As a matter of practice,

This Practice Note considers the role of the arbitral tribunal under the International Dispute Resolution Procedures (Including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International Rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. In particular, this Practice Note provides guidance on the appointment of the tribunal, challenges to arbitrators, and tribunal powers pursuant to the International Rules. For an introduction to the International Rules, and information on how to commence and respond to ICDR arbitration proceedings, see Practice Note: ICDR (2021)—introduction to the institution—commencing arbitration and responding to arbitration. For guidance on arbitrating under previous editions of the International Rules, see: ICDR arbitration—overview. For guidance on the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), see: AAA arbitration—overview. Appointment of arbitrators The parties may mutually agree upon any procedure for appointing arbitrators and inform the ICDR (ie the Administrator) of that procedure (ICDR, art 13(1)). If, within 45 days of the commencement of the arbitration, all parties have not mutually agreed

The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) has published its 2025 dispute resolution data, reporting that 725 international cases were filed in 2025, with total claims and counterclaims of US$5.6bn. The figures reflect that 96 countries were represented, with 761 parties coming from the US, a significant majority compared to other countries, followed by China with 105 parties and Canada with 91 parties. The North America region contributed 970 parties, also forming a clear majority relative to the other regions represented.

The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) has released case statistics for 2023. ICDR reported the total number of cases filed in 2023 as 11,553, with the largest claim amounts found in the Life Sciences, Accounting and Energy industries. ICDR further reported that 848 international arbitration cases were filed in 2023.