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Reforming French Arbitration Law: the proposal for a unified arbitration code

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Paris has been a leading arbitration hub for decades and French Arbitration law has had a great influence in the development of international arbitration around the world. On 20 March 2025, a working group chaired by...more

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Report on French Arbitration Law Reform

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Key Takeaways: In March 2025, the French Ministry of Justice released the report of its Working Group on modernizing French arbitration law. This is the first major reform proposal since 2011. France is a leading seat of...more

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The Arbitration Act 2025: A Welcome Fine-Tuning of England’s Arbitration Law

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The Arbitration Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025, has introduced a number of significant amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996 (which applies in England & Wales and Northern Ireland, but not in...more

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The Arbitration Act 2025: Refinement Not Revolution

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On 24 February 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 (the 2025 Act) received Royal Assent. The exact date on which it will come into force is yet to be confirmed, though the U.K. government has stated that it will seek to do so as...more

McDermott Will & Emery

The English Arbitration Act 2025: Developments in the Lex Arbitri of a Leading Jurisdiction for International Arbitration

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On 24 February 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 entered into force, introducing various amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996. The amendments introduced do not effectuate a large-scale reform of the arbitration law of England...more

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The Arbitration Act 2025: Modernising and Streamlining English-Seated Arbitration

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The Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) is a welcome update to English arbitration law and one which seeks to further London’s place as a leading seat for international arbitration. The 2025 Act received Royal Assent on 24...more

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Modernisation by Refinement: UK Arbitration Act 2025 Receives Royal Assent

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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

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