NEWS

The Annual Report 2022 provides a detailed review of VIAC's various activities in the past year as well as interesting statistical details and an outlook on VIAC's new projects for 2023.

Please view the full text of the report for further details. 

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Given how rapidly the tech sector is growing, accelerated digital transformation and innovation will continue to impact the ADR landscape in years to come. New product areas, like cryptocurrency, blockchain and AI will result in new types of commercial disputes. Not to mention increased government action to regulate big tech companies, which will likely result in an increasing number of tech-related investor-State disputes. VIAC wants to be fit for the future. It is vital for our growth to gather the expertise and knowledge of thought leaders in the sector to steer the institution in the right direction in order to understand how we can provide the best, cutting edge service.

VIAC CAN – and so CAN you! 
What will I gain from being a part of the VIAC Ambassador Network? 
  • Become part of a broad ADR network in the region
  • Stay abreast of VIAC’s ongoing and pipeline projects
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in international arbitration
  • Secure the first spot at events organized by VIAC
  • Engage with a diverse group of talented and motivated professionals
  • Set a steppingstone for your career in international arbitration
  • Participate in the bi-annual VIAC CAN retreat in Vienna
  • Successful Ambassadors can qualify for the VIAC CAN mentorship programme, ie be mentored by one of the renowned experts in one of VIAC’s Boards
  • Successful Ambassadors will receive a detailed reference from the VIAC Secretariat upon effective completion of the two-year term

A major concern in the arbitration community over the last few months has been the interpretation of Art 5 aa of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (as amended on March 15 2022, cf Council Regulation (EU) 2022/428) concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine), and the related question of its impact on arbitration proceedings with sanctioned parties. VIAC shared these concerns. Together with our colleagues at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), the Arbitration Institute of Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI), the Milano Chamber of Arbitration (CAM), the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) and the Swiss Arbitration Centre, we highlighted these issues to the legislator.