ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 overhaul: The end of Terms of Reference and future trends – Episode 3

15 July 2026
Litigation and dispute resolution

Join us for the final episode of our ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 series as Jack Hobbs, Associate at Clarkslegal, and Christopher Howitt, Barrister at Three Stone, explore the abolition of mandatory Terms of Reference. They discuss what this significant change means for arbitration practitioners, as well as its implications for the future of arbitration.

In this episode, they cover:

The reasons behind removing Terms of Reference from the ICC Rules
How this change affects case management and procedure
Practical tips for preparing cases under the new rules
Considerations for updating dispute resolution clauses in contracts
Potential challenges for enforcement of awards
The emerging role of AI in arbitration and future trends

For more information or to discuss any of the topics from this episode, please contact Jack Hobbs or Christopher Howitt, who would be delighted to assist you.

ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 Podcast Series

Episode 1: Overview of the new ICC Arbitration Rules: Key changes
Episode 2: Accelerating arbitration: Expedited procedures and key changes in the new ICC Rules
Episode 3: ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 overhaul: The end of Terms of Reference and future trends

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Jack Hobbs

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ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 overhaul: The end of Terms of Reference and future trends – Episode 3
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Jack Hobbs
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15 July 2026

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