Memorandums of understanding (MoUs)

To promote arbitration and serve the dispute resolution needs of users around the world, ICC undertakes collaborative efforts formalised through memorandums of understanding (MoUs).

The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce currently has MoUs signed with the following organisations and institutions.

Arbitration Place

Arbitration Place is an arbitration hearing centre in Toronto. The MOU provides office facilities for the Court of Arbitration to conduct its operations in Toronto.

Atlanta Center for International Arbitration and Mediation

Furthering ICC expansion and outreach efforts in North America.

Dublin Dispute Resolution Centre

Opening facilities and encouraging cooperation and knowledge sharing between ICC and DDRC about arbitration, and other alternative methods of dispute resolution

International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)

Formalising collaborative efforts to facilitate use of respective hearing facilities

Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA)

The Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) MOU catering to the growing dispute resolution needs of businesses across Asia.

NYIAC New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC)

MoU aimed at benefitting the global dispute resolution community. Also reaffirms the Court’s commitment to North America, a region which has seen a marked rise in users following the 2014 establishment of an ICC case management office in New York.

Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA)

Paving the way for users of ICC Arbitration to use SCIA’s hearing facilities, located in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, at a preferential rate.

Singapore Ministry of Law (MinLaw)

Aimed at promoting Singapore as a seat and venue for arbitration in Asia.