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Commercial Court sees falls in AA 1996, s 68 challenges and s 69 appeals as hurdles remain high

Published on: 13 February 2020

Table of contents

  • What is the background?
  • What do the minutes say about AA 1996, s 68 challenges?
  • What do the minutes say about AA 1996, s 69 appeals?
  • Comment: practical implications

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: The Commercial Court Users Group’s minutes of its November 2019 meeting disclosed that the numbers of serious irregularity challenges under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996), and appeals on points of law under AA 1996, s 69, declined in the 2018–2019 court year. Craig Tevendale, partner and Rebecca Warder, professional support lawyer, of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, discuss the statistics and consider the high thresholds for challenging arbitral awards under AA 1996, ss 68 and 69.

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