Arbitrator's Guidelines

Arbitrator's Guidelines

The SCC Arbitrator’s Guidelines have been developed to facilitate and streamline the SCC procedure.

For such purpose the Guidelines serve as a practical tool and source of information for the arbitrators when sitting in an SCC arbitration.

Download the Guidelines


The Guidelines contain information about

  • Calculation of fees to the arbitrators
  • Compensation for expenses
  • Daily allowance
  • VAT applicable to the arbitrator’s fee
  • Invoicing of arbitrator’s fee
  • Appointment of a secretary
  • Written submissions to be provided to the Secretariat
  • Delivery of the award to the parties

Furthermore, the Guidelines contain the SCC Model Award and information on when instructions of how to appeal should be included in the award.

Download the confirmation of acceptance for the administrative secretary:

Confirmation under Arbitration Rules

Confirmation under Rules for Expedited Arbitrations