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The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

The ICC was founded in 1919 to promote international commerce and co-operation; the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC (the ICC Court) was established to administer ICC arbitration proceedings in 1923. Today, the ICC is one of the world’s leading arbitral institutions. For more information on the background and structure of the institution, see Practice Note: ICC (2021)—introduction to the ICC and arbitration under the ICC Rules.

The ICC administers arbitrations under the ICC Rules of Arbitration (ICC Rules). The most recent version of the ICC Rules (the 2021 ICC Rules) apply (generally) to arbitrations

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Enforcement of arbitration costs against non-paying parties—the Colombian Supreme Court’s recent ruling

Arbitration analysis: The Supreme Court of Justice of Colombia recently ruled on the recognition of a partial arbitral award rendered by an ICC tribunal seated in New York. The award ordered the respondent to reimburse USD 125,000 to the claimant, who had advanced the portion of arbitral costs that the respondent failed to pay. The court held that the obligation to pay advances on arbitral costs is contractual in nature and may therefore be enforced through a partial award, rather than being limited to procedural sanctions. The court further clarified that insolvency or reorganization proceedings do not constitute an obstacle to either the continuation of arbitration or the recognition of partial or final awards, at least under Colombian law. The decision provides important guidance for international arbitration practitioners regarding cost allocation, partial awards, and proceedings involving financially distressed parties. Written by Santiago Cruz Mantilla, partner, and Esteban Arcila Martínez, law student, at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría.

The DIFC Court of Appeal allows appeal declaring that the anti-suit injunction order passed at First Instance against the English High Court proceedings was unsustainable (Oran and Oaken v Oved)

Arbitration analysis: The impact of this decision by the DIFIC Court of Appeal provides that the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFIC Courts) cannot maintain an injunction with respect to foreign court proceedings where there was no underlying jurisdiction to do so as arising out of established DIFIC jurisdiction. The judgment also confirms that references to ‘Duba’ in an arbitration agreement do not necessarily imply a reference to the DIFC court’s jurisdictional powers. Written by Dr Gordon Blanke, founding principal, Blanke Arbitration Dubai/London/Paris and associate tenant, No 5 Barristers’ Chambers, and Vikramaditya Singh, associate, Blanke Arbitration.

ADR Vietnam Chambers publishes analysis on Vietnam’s first international commercial court model

ADR Vietnam Chambers has published an article examining Vietnam’s newly adopted Law on Specialized Courts, which establishes the country’s first international commercial court model as part of its broader judicial reform programme. The law introduces a Specialized Court operating under a distinct procedural framework aligned with international practice, aimed at handling complex commercial and cross-border disputes. The analysis notes that the law formally recognises expert evidence for the first time in Vietnamese court proceedings and allows cross-examination of witnesses and experts during hearings. Judges are also empowered to hold case management conferences to agree procedural timelines and the conduct of proceedings. In addition, the Specialized Court may issue summary judgments where the outcome is clear and default judgments where a defendant fails to participate despite proper service. The court is further authorised to apply existing precedents and develop its own body of case law, signalling a shift toward a more precedent-oriented adjudicatory approach.

Arbitration weekly highlights—5 February 2026

This week's edition of Arbitration weekly highlights includes: coverage of arbitration-related decisions from England and Wales, France, Belgium, UAE, Hong Kong and Kenya, updates from the ICC and IACA, and analysis contrasting the English Arbitration Act 2025 reform with France’s reform proposal. All this, and more, in our weekly highlights.