Poland Is Stepping Up As Key Arbitration Destination In Central And Eastern Europe With Modernized Rules And A Forward-looking Approach

As of January 2025, Poland's two leading arbitration institutions – Sąd Arbitrażowy przy Konfederacji Lewiatan/Lewiatan Court of Arbitration and Sąd Arbitrażowy przy Krajowej Izbie Gospodarczej w Warszawie/Court of Arbitration at the PCC – have introduced modernized arbitration rules and updated cost tariffs. These reforms address current challenges and trends in arbitration and strive to enhance procedural efficiency, strengthening institutions' reputation as attractive and competitive venues for dispute settlement in Central and Eastern Europe.

In this piece, we highlight the key amendments to the arbitration rules.

Lewiatan Court of Arbitration

Commencement of the Proceedings (§3)