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SCC Express: 21-day non-binding Neutral assessment under the SCC Rules for Express Dispute Assessment: procedure, costs, appointment, conduct and suitability

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Practice notes

This Practice Note addresses the dispute resolution process commonly known as , which is governed by the SCC Rules for Express Dispute Assessment (the Rules).

What is ?

The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Arbitration Institute introduced the SCC Rules for Express Dispute Assessment () in May 2021. Developed to give clients additional options for resolving disputes without turning to traditional procedures, following client and market research showing demand, the process is a new hybrid of arbitration and mediation. As with commercial arbitration and mediation, it is voluntary and confidential. Crucially, confidentiality applies by default and extends to any subsequent arbitration, litigation or other legal proceedings. In contrast to conventional arbitration, the conclusions are not legally binding or enforceable. It also departs from mediation because the usual outcome is an assessment of the merits of the dispute, rather than a mediator’s suggestion for an amicable settlement.

How does distinguish itself from other forms of dispute resolution?

Unlike traditional arbitration, its findings are not legally binding or enforceable.
The procedure is designed to conclude within a month...

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Andreas Johard

Hammarskiöld

Andreas Johard is co-head of Hammarskiöld’s Dispute Resolution practice and specializes in international arbitration and litigation. Andreas acts on a regular basis as counsel for Swedish and foreign clients in arbitrations under e.g. the SCC and the ICC rules, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. Andreas further acts as counsel before domestic courts, including the Supreme Court. Andreas’ dispute resolution experience encompasses, inter alia, post M&A, international investment law, complex disputes in the financial sector, construction and energy as well as oil and gas delivery. Andreas has acted several times as counsel for States, inter alia the Kingdom of Spain, the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Kazakhstan in complex setting aside proceedings regarding investment arbitrations under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). Andreas has further represented multinational companies in complex take-or-pay disputes concerning LNG. Andreas has also represented companies...

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