Alexis Namdar on Arbitration

The Arbitration Act 2025 Finally Becomes Law

Practitioners and stakeholders in the arbitration community have welcomed the long-awaited Arbitration Act 2025, which has now received Royal Assent, marking the most significant update to English arbitration law in nearly...more

2/27/2025 / Arbitration , Arbitration Agreements , Arbitration Awards , Dispute Resolution , International Arbitration , Investor-State Arbitration , Jurisdiction , New Legislation , Regulatory Reform , UK

Reform of the English Arbitration Act 1996: The Arbitration Bill in its New Form

We are keeping an eye on the progress of the reform of the English Arbitration Act 1996. The Arbitration Bill, first introduced in November 2023, was designed to update the Arbitration Act 1996 and reinforce England’s...more

10/18/2024 / Arbitration , International Arbitration , Investment , Proposed Legislation , UK Supreme Court

A Setback And An Opportunity: The Halted Progress Of The English Arbitration Act 1996 Reform

Recent developments have impacted the much-anticipated update to the English Arbitration Act 1996. Proposed reforms, developed by the Law Commission and through a consultation process, marked the first significant changes to...more

5/29/2024 / Arbitration , Arbitration Agreements , Confidentiality Agreements , Regulatory Reform , UK , UK Parliament

Exodus From The Energy Charter Treaty – What is Left of Europe’s Protections for Investors?

As of January 2024, France, Germany and Poland have officially withdrawn from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). Their decision to withdraw from the treaty follows a recent European Commission proposal for a mass exodus from...more

1/16/2024 / Arbitration , Asset Management , Energy Charter Treaty , Energy Market , Energy Reform , Energy Sector , Environmental Policies , EU , European Commission , European Parliament , Investor Protection , Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) , Investors , Portfolio Companies , Renewable Energy , Withdrawal

Reform of the English Arbitration Act 1996 – The Law Commission’s Final Report

We have previously reported on changes the Law Commission was considering to the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). The Law Commission has now published its final report (the Final Report, available here). The report draws...more

10/6/2023 / Arbitration , Arbitration Agreements , Arbitration Awards , Confidentiality Agreements , Regulatory Reform , Rules of Civil Procedure , UK , UK Parliament

Drafting an Arbitration Agreement? – Remember Four S’s

Last month saw the end of the second round of the UK Law Commission’s consultation on reform of the Arbitration Act 1996, the legislation which provides the framework for arbitration in England and Wales. We have reported on...more

6/30/2023 / Appeals , Arbitration , Arbitration Agreements , LCIA , UK , UK Supreme Court

Reform of the English Arbitration Act 1996 – Where are We Now?

England & Wales is one of the most popular locations for commercial parties to resolve disputes by way of arbitration. The Law Commission (the body responsible for considering and recommending legislative change to the UK...more

6/26/2023 / Arbitration , Arbitration Agreements , Confidentiality Agreements , UK , Uniform Law Commission (ULC)

Head-to-Head: Comparing Three Arbitration Regimes for US Based Asset Managers

The choice of arbitration institution can arise at any point in an investment cycle: from finalising initial agreements at fund or portfolio company level, or on an ad hoc basis when a dispute arises....more

8/31/2022 / Arbitration , Asset Management , Client Services , Foreign Tribunals , ICDR , International Arbitration , International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) , International Litigation , LCIA

Alexis Namdar

Proskauer Rose LLP

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