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The Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Brazil – Canada Chamber of Commerce (CAM-CCBC) has approved a new Internal Rules framework, which will enter into force on November 3, 2025. The update introduces important changes to arbitration procedures, reinforcing efficiency, transparency, and legal certainty in cases administered by the institution.

Key changes include:

• Challenge of arbitrators

Creation of a Standing Challenge Committee with a fixed composition and defined deadlines, ensuring greater predictability and speed in reviewing potential conflicts of interest and allegations of bias.

• Replacement of arbitrators

In addition to the existing grounds (such as resignation, upheld challenge, incapacity, or death), arbitrators may now also be replaced in cases of inactivity or failure to comply with procedural deadlines, upon decision by the CAM-CCBC Chair.

• Expedited Procedure

Now subject to a maximum duration of 10 months, the simplified procedure may include remote hearings, limitations on submissions and evidence, and continuation even if the amount in dispute increases – enhancing speed and efficiency in lower-value disputes.

• Emergency Arbitrator

The new rules provide detailed guidance on the appointment and functioning of emergency arbitrators, including deadlines, safeguards, challenges, and the legal effects of decisions, strengthening protection for parties in urgent situations before the arbitral tribunal is constituted.

• Data protection

A dedicated chapter addresses personal data processing and security, establishing rules for collection, use, storage, and disposal in compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD).

The full regulation is available on CAM – CCBC’s official website.