The English High Court in Destin Trading v Saipem SA refused the defendant’s application for a stay of proceedings under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 on the basis that an exclusive dispute resolution clause in favour...more
The long-awaited Arbitration Act 2025 received royal assent on 24 February 2025, marking the culmination of a multi-year review process led by the Law Commission of England and Wales. The act introduces changes aimed at...more
The UK Supreme Court recently handed down its judgment in UniCredit Bank GmbH v. RusChemAlliance, reaffirming the English court’s support for arbitration and for holding parties to their agreement to arbitrate. However, to...more
The UK Law Commission’s review of the Arbitration Act 1996 has concluded with the publication of its final recommendations. The final recommendations present a welcome set of practical changes that fine-tune legislation that...more
The UK Law Commission is currently undertaking a review of the Arbitration Act 1996, the principal legislation governing arbitrations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, to ensure it is as “clear, modern, and efficient...more