The Italian Civil Procedure Code (CPC) (Royal Decree 28 October, 1940, No 1443) regulates, among other things, the practice of arbitration. Three amendments in the past 20 years have sought to bring flexibility to arbitrators and disputing parties. But it is the most recent novellazione, or reform, which has had the greatest impact on dispute resolution in Italy.

The reform in question seeks to modernise arbitration procedures and provide the legal profession with a stronger, more flexible instrument with which to confront dispute resolution. This article will highlight some of its key features.

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