ICC, SIAC, LCIA Report Record Arbitration Caseloads in 2025
ICC, SIAC, and LCIA report record case filings for arbitration in 2025.
Why it matters: For legal teams, this trend necessitates reassessment of dispute resolution strategies, incorporating arbitration's expanding role.
- ICC: 894 new cases in 2025, highest pending cases at 1,869.
- SIAC: 625 new cases in 2024, 91% international from 72 jurisdictions.
- LCIA: 362 referrals in 2024, with 95% international.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) reported processing 894 new arbitration cases in 2025, making it one of their three most active years. They noted a historical high of 1,869 pending cases by the year's end, cumulatively valued at USD 299 billion.
Meanwhile, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) was notably active in 2024, with 625 cases filed, where a significant 91% involved international parties from 72 jurisdictions, reaching a total dispute value of USD 11.86 billion.
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) also experienced a surge, dealing with 362 referrals in 2024, and 95% of these cases featured international participants from 101 jurisdictions.
These figures highlight a critical trend: the increasing reliance on arbitration as a preferred mechanism for resolving international disputes, particularly amid ongoing global political uncertainties. Legal teams dealing with cross-border interactions must now integrate arbitration clauses into contracts more consistently and engage advisors adept in crafting sophisticated arbitration strategies suitable for international complexities.
By the numbers:
- 894 — ICC's new arbitration cases in 2025.
- 91% — SIAC's new cases in 2024 were international.
- 95% — LCIA's cases in 2024 involved international parties.
Yes, but: Despite record numbers, there may be variations in how different jurisdictions adopt arbitration practices that could influence future caseloads.