Arbitration

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This subtopic provides introductory content on arbitration matters for customers who have subscribed to the Dispute Resolution module. It is not intended to be comprehensive. For detailed coverage on arbitration more generally, eg under the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996) (as amended by the Arbitration Act 2025 (AA 2025)), ad hoc and institutional arbitration, international arbitration, etc, see the Arbitration module.

What is arbitration?

Practice Note: Arbitration—an introduction to the key features of arbitration gives an introduction to the topic of arbitration. Focusing on its key features including: party autonomy, procedural flexibility, choice of forum or seat and decision makers (arbitrators), privity and joinder, separability of the arbitration agreement, confidentiality and privacy, as well as enforceability of arbitral awards. The Practice Note also sets out why these are important and gives links to more detailed information in each of the specific areas. While the note focuses on arbitration under AA 1996, the features of arbitration are more widely applicable in institutional arbitration and arbitration in other jurisdictions.

What is ad hoc arbitration?

Practice Note: Ad hoc arbitration—an introduction to the key features of ad hoc arbitration...

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