Explore a comprehensive guide to the intricacies and nuances of navigating arbitration proceedings governed by the Arbitration Act 1996. This resource offers practical insights and actionable advice tailored for legal practitioners, ensuring you stay adept at managing cases within this vital legislative framework. From procedural requirements to strategic considerations, enhance your expertise and practical skills in arbitration practice.
In a speech on the new Business and Property Division (BPD), Sir Colin Birss said that amendments to forms had been prioritised, seals had been...
Arbitration analysis: The Supreme Court of Western Australia held that an exclusive jurisdiction clause in solicitors’ Australia-specific terms did...
The Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) has opened a consultation on proposed amendments to Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 5, Practice Direction (PD)...
Arbitration analysis: The High Court of Singapore considered whether the court could extend time to commence arbitration when liability had not been...
Ad hoc arbitration—an introduction to the key features of ad hoc arbitrationAn ad hoc arbitration is any arbitration in which the parties have not...
Institutional arbitration—an introduction to the key features of institutional arbitrationWhat is institutional arbitration?An institutional...
International arbitration—key differences between international and domestic arbitrationSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is currently Under Review in...
Law of the arbitration proceedings—curial law or lex arbitri (England and Wales)STOP PRESS: This Practice Note has been updated in light of the new...
The seat of the arbitrationThis Practice Note considers the key concept of the seat of an arbitration, with a particular focus on the law of England and Wales and Northern Ireland (England and English are used as shorthand throughout). Practice Note: Choosing the seat of arbitration may also be of
Arbitral awards—types, requirements and effectSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is currently Under Review in light of the new Arbitration Act 2025. For further information on when the new act comes into force see Practice Note: When will the Arbitration Act 2025 come into force?Note: some of the
Early dismissal, summary dismissal and strike out in arbitration proceedingsSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is currently Under Review in light of the new Arbitration Act 2025. For further information on when the new act comes into force see Practice Note: When will the Arbitration Act 2025 come into
Arbitration agreements—the doctrine of separability (England and Wales)This Practice Note considers the doctrine of separability under the law of England and Wales (England and English are used as shorthand throughout). This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Note:
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