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The Arbitration Act 1996 – the Law Commission releases a second Consultation Paper

The Law Commission, in its review of the key legislation governing arbitrations in England and Wales, recently published a second consultation paper.

19 April 2023

Burges Salmon Arbitration Basics: ad hoc vs institutional arbitration

This article sets out the key considerations for the parties when choosing whether to opt for an ad hoc or an institutional arbitration
14 October 2022

Burges Salmon Arbitration Basics: arbitration vs litigation

In this article, we look at some of the key issues to consider when choosing arbitration as compared to litigation
27 September 2022

Burges Salmon Arbitration Basics: Key ingredients for the Arbitration Agreement

This article identifies the hallmarks of arbitration as a dispute resolution process and why it is an attractive option for parties to consider when drafting their agreements
16 August 2022

The Law Commission conducts a review of the Arbitration Act 1996

The Law Commission is reviewing the Arbitration Act 1996, the key legislation governing arbitrations in England and Wales
23 December 2021

Does a 'friendly discussions' clause need to be obeyed before a claim can be brought?

The English courts have historically shown some reluctance to enforce agreements to “negotiate” or engage in “discussions” where these are conditions precedent to commencing arbitration or litigation.
11 July 2014

Contractual arbitration clause binds in decision on criminal activity

Many commercial contracts divert certain disputes about their interpretation or performance to arbitration. Interprods v De La Rue looked at the scope of an arbitration agreement. 
04 February 2014

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