On 1 July 2021, Claudia Salomon begun her term as President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. She was recommended for election as president in November last year (see Legal update, ICC Selection Committee breaks tradition and recommends woman for President of ICC Court) and was formally elected on 11 June 2021. She is the first woman to become President of the ICC Court.

Claudia succeeds Alexis Mourre, who finished his term on 30 June 2021 after six years in the role (see Legal update, Alexis Mourre to step down as ICC Court President).

Source: ICC: Claudia Salomon becomes President of ICC Court.