World-Class Arbitration in Israel
Established in 1989 by the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce and Professor Smadar Ottolenghi, the IICA was founded to promote a professional, efficient, and trusted framework for resolving commercial disputes through alternative, court-independent proceedings.
Today, the Institute continues to lead arbitration in Israel, offering a standard of excellence that meets – and often exceeds – the best practices of leading arbitration centers worldwide
Our Vision
At the IICA, we are committed to three core pillars:
Professionalism We uphold the highest professional standards, ensuring that each arbitration proceeding is handled with expertise, impartiality, and integrity. | Efficiency We are dedicated to providing swift, streamlined proceedings – allowing parties to resolve disputes quickly without compromising quality or fairness. | Transparency We operate transparently, allowing parties to access detailed arbitrator information and select their arbitrator through any preferred method. |
Our vision is to create an environment where businesses can resolve disputes efficiently, confidently, and with full trust in the process.
A Global Panel of Experts
At the IICA, parties benefit from a distinguished panel of arbitrators, including:
- Prominent international attorneys, legal scholars, and industry experts from the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, France, Israel, and other leading jurisdictions.
- Retired Supreme Court and District Court judges with decades of judicial experience.
Uniquely, the IICA allows parties to review and choose from its publicly available list of arbitrators – ensuring full transparency and confidence throughout the arbitration process.
International Standards, Local Excellence
Operating under the Rules of International Arbitration, the IICA provides arbitration proceedings that are fair, efficient, confidential, and fully aligned with international best practices.
By choosing arbitration at the IICA, parties can be assured that the quality of proceedings in Israel matches – and often surpasses – that of the world’s most recognized arbitration centers.
With an advanced technological infrastructure, seamless case management, and a commitment to service excellence, the IICA combines decades of proven expertise with the highest expectations of today’s global business environment.
A Legacy of Leadership
Since its founding, the Israeli Institute of Commercial Arbitration has been guided by some of Israel’s most esteemed legal minds:
1989 – 2004: Professor Smadar Ottolenghi
2004 – 2012: TLV District Court Judge (Ret.) Amnon Strashnov
2012 – 2015: Courts Chief Director, Judge (Ret.) Dan Arbel
2015 – 2018: Supreme Court Judge (Ret.) Ayala Procaccia
2018 – Today: Dr. Menashe Cohen, Adv.
Trusted by Businesses Around the World
Israel’s strategic global position, combined with its tradition of legal excellence and innovation, makes the IICA an ideal forum for both local and international dispute resolution.
Choosing arbitration at the IICA offers unique advantages:
- World-class arbitrators from leading international jurisdictions.
- Transparent, party-empowering processes.
- Efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional litigation.
- Legal professionalism and international standards.
Whether resolving domestic disputes or complex cross-border conflicts, businesses trust the Israeli Institute of Commercial Arbitration to deliver a fair, efficient, and globally respected resolution platform.