The 1998 version of the ICC Rules of Arbitration is capable of accommodating expedited arbitration procedures through Article 32, which allows parties to shorten time limits laid down in the Rules. The note reproduced here was drawn up by Antonias Dimolitsa, member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and leader of its Forum on the ICC Rules and the Court. It is intended to inform and assist parties who may wish to implement an accelerated procedure within the framework of the ICC Rules of Arbitration. It discusses aspects of the Rules and the conduct of proceedings to which special attention should be given when contemplating fast-tack arbitration.