The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced the establishment of a new presence in Geneva. Crispin Conroy, ICC Representative Director This latest expansion undertaking, in ICC’s Centenary year, aims to further strengthen the world business organisation’s international engagement and outreach on behalf of over 45 million companies worldwide. ICC has appointed Crispin Conroy as ICC Representative Director to lead/coordinate the Geneva operations. Mr Conroy joins ICC following a 25-year career in international diplomacy with both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and

What should be the scope of an international treaty dedicated to the principles that guide environmental protection? In its capacity as Permanent Observer to the United Nations General Assembly and representing the UN Environment Focal Point, ICC hosted discussions at its global headquarters in Paris last week to consider the business perspective for a strong UN Global Pact for the Environment and how such a Pact could address gaps in international environmental law. The roundtable took place ahead of Pact negotiations taking place this week

As the world’s leading arbitral institution, the work of ICC’s International Court of Arbitration and other Dispute Resolution Services never stops. We’re taking some time out to look back at some of the highlights and developments from last year. 1. Leading the future of dispute resolution In February, 11 new Vice-Chairs were appointed to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Commission membership comprises approximately 850 practicing lawyers, arbitrators, mediators, in-house counsel and academics and includes members from more than 90 countries worldwide. The next