Arbitration is an alternative form of dispute resolution in which a third party acts as a mediator during settlement talks.
Introduction Disputes are a part of life. The business world is no exception. ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) offers practical and cost-effective approaches to conflict resolution such as mediation and arbitration. It obviates the need for costly and time-consuming litigation through the Courts. ADR is a voluntary process, requiring the agreement of Read more…
In a recent judgment[1], the UK Supreme Court has provided useful guidance on the law relating to allegations of arbitral bias and an arbitrator’s duty to disclose multiple appointments. The issues Several issues were raised: whether and to what extent an arbitrator may accept appointments in multiple references concerning the Read more…
The UK Supreme Court has delivered an important decision on the correct approach for determining the proper law of an arbitration agreement when the law applicable to the contract containing it differs from the law of the “seat” of the arbitration chosen by the parties. Background Where an international commercial Read more…