SCC Express SCC Express Rules (2023)
SCC Express
SCC Express Rules (2023)
(1) The Secretariat shall promptly refer the dispute to the Neutral upon appointment.
(2) The Neutral may conduct the Express Dispute Assessment in such manner as the Neutral considers appropriate, taking into account any agreement between the parties and the limited time available for completing the proceedings. In all cases, the Neutral shall conduct the Assessment in an impartial and efficient manner, giving each party an equal and reasonable opportunity to present its case.
(3) Without delay upon referral, the Neutral shall hold a case management conference and establish a timetable for the Express Dispute Assessment.
(4) The Neutral shall summarise the issues put forward by the parties for Assessment and inquire whether the parties wish to agree for the findings to be contractually binding.
(5) The Neutral shall consider:
(i) providing directions to the parties on facts and other issues they should address in their submissions;
(ii) limiting the scope and length of written submissions;
(iii) restricting the use of oral testimony and witness statements;
(iv) summoning the parties to preparatory meetings; and
(v) giving the parties a preliminary oral assessment of the issues referred to the Neutral.
Source: SCC
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