SICC or Arbitration?

Together with Dr. Patrick Dahm, we discuss the founding of the SICC, its distinctive procedural features - particularly in comparison with arbitration - and available paths to the enforcement of judgments. We also offer a comparative perspective by examining how the SICC's model aligns with, and differs from, emerging German commercial courts.

Together with Prof. Dr. Toni Marzal, we take a critical look at one of arbitration’s most foundational concepts: arbitral autonomy. We unpack its theoretical foundations, examine how the notion of autonomy has shifted over time, and question the basis on which it continues to claim legitimacy today.

In this episode, we explore a core procedural issue: the law applicable to arbitrability at the pre-award stage. Together with Caroline von Rönn, LL.M. (Stellenbosch), we discuss the concept of arbitrability, the different possible approaches to determine the applicable law and, of course, the famous Anupam Mittal v. Westbridge Ventures II Investment Holdings decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal.

This is the first episode of the deepdive podcast - the podcast about all things international arbitration, private international and comparative private law.Join us in our discussion of current issues and more. Guest speakers include a variety of legal practitioners and young academics. Our content is aimed at everyone interested, no matter if you’ve been practising dispute resolution for years or whether you’re still trying to figure out your career path. See you in our next episode! Until then, keep diving!

We are excited to share our second episode “The Emergency Arbitrator”, where Jakob Horn will take us through a deep dive into the emergency arbitration. We will explore its practical use in IT-disputes, the treatment of emergency arbitrator’s decisions under the New York Convention as well as the reform of the legal framework for emergency arbitrations in Germany.