12/03/2026
Arbitration’s growing success as a dispute resolution mechanism has increased market demand for less complex disputes to be resolved through this method in a faster and cost-effective manner. In this context, the expedited procedure has gained prominence in domestic and international practice by preserving key advantages of arbitration – such as arbitrators’ technical expertise and procedural flexibility – while delivering greater speed and cost efficiency.
Adopted by leading Brazilian and international arbitral centers – such as the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”), the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (“CAM-CCBC”), and the Chamber of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration CIESP/FIESP (“CMA-CIESP”) – the expedited procedure, under the Expedited Procedure Provisions, applies to disputes with a maximum value of 3 million USD and provides for a simplified proceeding, in which the final award is to be rendered within six months from the date of the case management conference.
More recently, the expedited procedure was examined in an empirical study conducted by an ICC task force, based on data collected between 2017 and 2024. The study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanism and its advantages under the ICC Expedited Procedure Provisions.
The task force’s findings were consolidated in the Report “Expedited Procedure Provisions: Eight Years On”, which examines the main measures currently adopted in expedited proceedings, identifies challenges perceived by arbitrators and lawyers, and sets out recommendations on best practices.
The data provides strong evidence of the model’s success. From 2017 through 2024, the ICC Expedited Procedure Provisions were applied in 865 cases, with a record 189 arbitrations in 2023. In addition, the data demonstrates that only in 31 arbitrations the parties involved chose to exclude the application of expedited arbitration.
The research also highlighted the dynamics of taking of evidence in proceedings of this nature: 79% of expedited arbitrations did not involve document production; 5.2% of arbitrations involved expert reports; hearings were held in 54.4% of the arbitrations – 63% of which were conducted virtually or in a hybrid format – and in 70% of the arbitrations the submission of post-hearing briefs was dismissed.
In Brazil, the benefits of expedited arbitration have likewise become increasingly evident and point to a broader use of the mechanism. The 2025 edition of the research “Arbitration in Numbers”, conducted by Professor Selma Lemes, reported a 129% increase in the use of expedited procedures from 2023 to 2024, with 40 cases registered in 2024 – more than half of which were administered by CAM-CCBC.
Overall, the data indicates that the Expedited Procedure has proven to be an efficient and reliable mechanism in arbitral practice. Far from being a mere exception, when appropriately applied it constitutes a strategic alternative.
The Dispute Resolution team at L.O. Baptista Advogados has extensive experience in arbitration and stands ready to assist clients at every stage of the process, from drafting arbitration clauses and submission agreements tailored to their needs to representing them in expedited arbitration proceedings.
Co-authored by: Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski, Mariana Dias Sallowicz, Vitória Carolina de Morais Almeida, José Victor Palazzi Zakia e Julia Guimarães Rossetto
