When your contract points to the International Chamber of Commerce, you need an ICC arbitration lawyer who knows the institution from the inside. Transnational Matters PLLC represents businesses and investors in ICC proceedings worldwide as part of our international arbitration practice. Moreover, we handle every phase from the Request for Arbitration to enforcement of the final award.
What Is ICC Arbitration?
The ICC International Court of Arbitration, based in Paris, is the world’s most widely used arbitral institution. It administers disputes under the ICC Rules of Arbitration and, uniquely, scrutinizes every draft award before it is issued. As a result, ICC awards enjoy a strong reputation with enforcing courts around the world.
How Our ICC Arbitration Lawyers Help
First, we draft and review arbitration agreements — see our guide to drafting an ICC arbitration clause. Second, we act fast when a dispute erupts, including emergency arbitrator applications. Third, we manage Terms of Reference, evidentiary hearings, and post-award enforcement under the New York Convention. For a step-by-step view, read our ICC procedural timeline.
ICC Rules, Costs, and Timeline
ICC costs follow an ad valorem scale based on the amount in dispute. However, the expedited procedure can significantly reduce both cost and duration for smaller claims. Wondering how the ICC compares with London’s leading institution? Our ICC vs. LCIA comparison breaks it down.
Why Hire Our ICC Arbitration Lawyer Team
Choosing an ICC arbitration lawyer comes down to institutional experience and reach. Founding attorney Davy Aaron Karkason, Esq. ACIArb combines U.S. court experience with international arbitration credentials. In addition, we work in multiple languages from Miami — a leading seat for Latin American disputes. Finally, we answer fast, because deadlines in arbitration are unforgiving.
ICC Arbitration FAQ
How much does ICC arbitration cost?
Fees scale with the amount in dispute under the ICC’s published schedule. Therefore, we model the likely costs before you file and structure fee arrangements that fit the claim.
How long does an ICC case take?
A standard case typically runs 18 to 30 months. By contrast, the expedited procedure can conclude in about six months for qualifying claims.
Do I need an ICC arbitration lawyer for a smaller claim?
Yes. In fact, the expedited rules make counsel even more important, because a compressed schedule leaves no room for missteps.
How is an ICC arbitration started?
By filing a Request for Arbitration with the ICC Secretariat and paying the filing fee set out in the ICC Schedule of Fees. The date the Secretariat receives the Request is the date the arbitration begins. The Secretariat then transmits the Request to the respondent, who has 30 days to file an Answer and any counterclaims.
When does the ICC Expedited Procedure apply?
Automatically, unless the parties opt out, when the amount in dispute does not exceed the threshold that matches the date of the arbitration agreement: US$4 million for agreements concluded on or after 1 June 2026, US$3 million for agreements concluded between 1 January 2021 and 31 May 2026, and US$2 million for agreements concluded between 1 March 2017 and 31 December 2020. Parties can also opt in for larger claims. The ICC Court may appoint a sole arbitrator regardless of what the arbitration agreement says, and the award is due within six months of the initial case management conference. Since 1 June 2026 the parties can also agree to the Highly Expedited Arbitration track, with an award due within three months.
Can an ICC award be enforced in the United States?
Yes. Awards made in a New York Convention country are enforceable in U.S. federal courts under Chapter 2 of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 201–208), subject to the Convention’s limited grounds for refusal.
Speak With an ICC Arbitration Lawyer Today
You can depend on Transnational Matters to protect your position before the ICC. Contact us or call (305) 417-9866 for a confidential consultation.
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