INSIGHTS
Analysis, reflections, and updates from the international business law front.
In this section, Fabrizio Arossa shares editorial contributions, commentaries on key decisions, and reflections on the issues shaping the evolution of international commercial law—from post-M&A arbitration to corporate governance, from transnational litigation to regulatory trends in the sectors he serves.
A privileged vantage point, built on over thirty years of practice at the highest levels, made available to those who want to understand—not just follow—the changes in the global legal landscape.
International arbitration – The new ICC Rules of Arbitration have come into force
On 1 June 2026, the new ICC Rules of Arbitration (“2026 ICC Arbitration Rules”) came into effect and apply to all arbitrations governed by the ICC Rules commenced on or after 1 June 2026, unless the parties agree otherwise. The previous version of the ICC Arbitration Rules was from 2021. As is well known, the […]
EU Law – What are the limits on the Council’s power to act by qualified majority in emergency situations? The case of taxation of ‘windfall profits’
On 9 June 2026, a hearing took place before the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning an open issue of fundamental importance to the constitutional architecture of the Union. Essentially, the Court is being asked to define the exact scope of the power conferred on the Council of the […]