Comparative insights into 2024 arbitration statistics from leading institutions

Each year, arbitral institutions release statistical reports that shed light on global arbitration trends. In this note, we review the 2024 statistics released by the ICC, the LCIA, HKIAC, SIAC, DIAC, and the ICDR, six of the world’s most significant arbitral institutions. The comparative analysis highlights how users’ choices of forum, seat, governing law, and procedural tools are evolving worldwide. It helps to identify common developments and regional distinctions that matter for arbitration users when planning their dispute resolution clauses and strategies.

From record caseloads and crypto disputes to faster timelines and more inclusive tribunals, the data points to a maturing, increasingly efficient global regime worth watching.

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