On 14 October, the ICC Russia Arbitration Commission met in Moscow at the offices of EPAM Law. Members discussed developments shaping arbitration and international trade practice.
◾ AI in arbitration: technology assists, arbitrators decide
Anna Zabrotskaya (Nordic Star) shared insights from the meeting of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR in Copenhagen and the work of the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution. The discussion covered responsible AI use, confidentiality, transparency towards parties and the importance of understanding the technology’s capabilities and limitations.
◾ Sanctions and arbitral neutrality
Alexey Dudko (LEVEL Legal Services) and Tatiana Monaghan, Secretary General of ICC Russia, joined a discussion on how sanctions affect the selection of arbitrators, the organisation of proceedings and payments. Participants focused on the impartiality of the arbitral tribunal and the ability of parties to participate fully in proceedings.
◾ Istanbul and Singapore: international practice first-hand
Evgeny Rashchevsky (EPAM Law) and Diana Aramyan (Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners) shared their experience of Istanbul Arbitration Days and organising professional events during Singapore Convention Week. They discussed the development of ISTAC, interest among arbitrators from Asia in Russian disputes and the role of professional connections in selecting arbitrators.
Alexey Dudko also presented highlights from the BRICS+ Legal Forum in New Delhi and an initiative to train a new generation of arbitration practitioners.
◾ Incoterms® 2030: established rules and new ways of delivery
Nina Vilkova (Russian Foreign Trade Academy) discussed progress on Incoterms® 2030 and ICC Russia’s proposals submitted to the global ICC Commission on Commercial Law and Practice. These include retaining widely used rules such as EXW and FAS while updating their content, including clarifying EXW. Members also discussed the digitalisation of transport documents. Evgeny Rashchevsky raised the question of whether developments in drone delivery and space exploration could lead to new delivery rules.