Current Trends & Future Directions in International Arbitration

Introduction

International arbitration remains one of the pre-eminent means of resolving international commercial disputes.

As the international arbitration landscape evolves to meet the needs of commercial users, it is imperative for users to remain abreast of developments and trends. This is particularly true in the context of shifting and unpredictable global geo-politics where there is a premium on clarity and enforceability in contractual rights and dispute resolution mechanisms.

In 2025, there were significant developments in international arbitration including the entry into force of the much-awaited Arbitration Act 2025 in England and Wales, the publication of guidelines and principles on the use of AI in international arbitration by institutions such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Stockholm Chambers of Commerce, and a continued focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness in international arbitration and actual and proposed revisions to arbitration rules to reflect this emphasis.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Recent legislative changes introduced by the Arbitration Act 2025 and further potential legislative changes including potential changes to the Singaporean Arbitration Act
• Recent revisions to leading arbitration rules, including the 2025 revisions to the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre
• Trends in the use of Artificial Intelligence and technology in international arbitration and guidelines in the same
• Trends in effective case management and efficiency in international arbitration
• Trends in ethical standards and best practices in international arbitration
• The practical ramifications of these developments for commercial users of international arbitration, including how commercial users can use international arbitration to ensure their contractual rights are protected in a geopolitically changing world

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.