The substantive reforms contained within the Arbitration Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 24 February, will come into full force on 1 August 2025. The reforms will apply to all English-seated arbitrations commenced on...more
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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
Following a consultation, the UK government announced it will sign the Singapore Convention, thereby renewing its commitment to international commercial mediation and the United Kingdom’s position as a world-leading center...more
The UK Law Commission has announced that it will carry out a review of the Arbitration Act 1996, the principal legislation governing arbitrations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Law Commission has stated that its...more