The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Sweden

   
General Information:

• UNCITRAL Model-Law based: No.   
• Legal Provisions: The Arbitration Act (SFS 1999:116), in force since 1 April 1999. The English translation of the Act is available at the website of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce 

  
Multilateral Conventions:    

• New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 28 January 1972); reservations: none.   
• European Convention: No.   
• ICSID Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 29 December 1966); reservations: none.   
• Energy Charter Treaty: Yes (ratification/accession: 13 November 1997); reservations: none.

   
Arbitral Institutions:

• The Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC Institute)