Arbitration

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), ad hoc and institutional arbitration, international arbitration, etc, see the Arbitration module.

STOP PRESS: This Overview refers to the AA 1996. The new Arbitration Act 2025, not yet in force, makes changes to the provisions in that act. For further information on when the new act comes into force, see Practice Note: When will the Arbitration Act 2025 come into force?

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

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