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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

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Jack Hobbs

Associate

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Christopher Howitt

Barrister Three Stone

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About this podcast

  • Subject
    ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 overhaul: The end of Terms of Reference and future trends – Episode 3
  • Author
    Jack Hobbs
  • Expertise
    Litigation and dispute resolution
  • Participants
    Christopher Howitt
  • Published
    15 July 2026

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