France: Entry Into Force Of The New ICC Arbitration Rules And ICC Note To Parties And Arbitral Tribunals

The International Chamber of Commerce (the "ICC") has unveiled a revised version of its Rules of Arbitration (the "Revised Rules"). This new version, which came into force on January 1, 2021, applies to arbitration proceedings initiated on or after that date, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. Although it does not introduce major substantive changes, this revision corresponds to the stated objective of the ICC President to "mark a further step towards greater efficiency, flexibility and transparency."

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In brief: enforcing and challenging arbitral awards in France

Parties may request arbitral tribunals to interpret an award, correct clerical errors or make an additional award where the tribunal failed to decide on a claim (article 1485 CCP). The request shall be presented within three months of the award’s notification (article 1486 CCP). The reconstituted arbitral tribunal shall rule exclusively over the rectification request without altering the meaning of the award.

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